Close the digital divide

Submitted by julie dequaindry on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 11:34

To reduce the impact of the digital divide there are several things to implement, in broad terms it is necessary:

• Have computer and Internet access:  People need affordable and reliable computers and broadband Internet access.

• Be digitally literate: people need to understand digital technologies and how to use them effectively to achieve their educational, economic, civic, and social goals.

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Education index 2010

Submitted by brittanyyu on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 11:29
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http://econintersect.com/b2evolution/blog1.php/2012/06/19/mckinsey-global-structural-employment-problems-affect-tens-of-millions

The lowest median age is in Uganda at 15.5 yrs and the lowest level of education is Ethiopia at 2.5 years with a considerable size of working population. “Young developing” are mostly African and some middle eastern countries. “Young middle income” are mostly south American, the more advanced African countries, south Asian countries. "Young advanced income” are for the developed countries. The highest median working age is in Japan at 45 yrs and the highest level of education is in Japan at 13.5 yrs.

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Economic impact of the internet

Submitted by julie dequaindry on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 11:22

ICT has beneficial effects on economic development, nowadays ICT becomes increasingly strong determinant of growth, including the use of the Internet. If breaking digital persists, the development gap between the North and the South may get bigger.

 ICT, new keys to the information society, open broad opportunities in the areas of management, commerce, education and governance. So it seems that they can contribute to the development of disadvantaged regions.

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