Digital inclusion is an academic concept and research field investigating the multifaceted factors that enable individuals and groups to effectively access, utilize, and benefit from digital technologies and online resources. It examines the determinants of digital access, the development and distribution of digital skills and literacies, and the varying forms of meaningful digital engagement, recognizing the complex interplay of socio-economic, technical, and cultural barriers and enablers that shape equitable participation in the digital society. Its significance lies in understanding and addressing digital divides to promote social equity, economic opportunity, and civic participation in an increasingly digitized world.