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Digital Divide
What is the Digital Divide?
• Gap between those who benefit from digital
technology and those who do not
• Does not only apply to those in “developing”
or “third world” countries
What is the Digital Divide?
• Exists for different reasons in different parts of
the world
– Economic status
– Age
Poor
Older
Internet at home
36%
42%
Use Internet at least once
per day
20%
18%
At least once a week
13%
11%
At least once a month
3%
3%
Less then once a month
2%
2%
Reason – too expensive
7%
Reason – Lack of
confidence
4%
Reason – Not interested
32%
Evolution
• 1996- First seen as a policy issue
• Late 90’s – IT companies give money to
philanthropic efforts with the goal of lessening
the Divide
• Early 2000’s – Multinational corporations
team up with developing countries to
promote disruptive technologies
• Today – Focus on creating meaningful uses of
technology
Steps in the Right Direction
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IGADD – www.digitaldivide.org
E-Rate Program
Municipal WiFi
50+ social networking sites
Web portals
Challenges
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Who will contribute?
Cultural differences
Who will spearhead?
What is the point?
Our opinion
• Spread the word
• Go with IGADD’s philosophy
• More research