Closing the Digital Divide

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Closing the Digital Divide

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AA Harris

@pamgidi: Closing the digital gap is one of our main goals, especially now that the pandemic has shown the inequality; it’s only possible to work and study remotely with a very good connection, not just a connection.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:28
AA Harris

@pamgidi: We have a big gap in fixed broadband access. We are working to double the kilometers of fiber optic cable, and are providing subsidies to almost 60% of municipalities to build the fiber optic backbone.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:29
AA Harris

@pamgidi: We are reaching almost 5 million people out of 17 million. Some municipalities have almost 100% connectivity with fixed broadband and others have less than 1%. We are focusing on the less connected.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:30
Jiayuan Luo, IFC

As the Poll suggests, many factors need to be addressed to gradually close the digital gap. While infrastructure forms the foundation, technological innovation and digital skills are also critical to the mission. IFC, through its Disruptive Technologies and Venture Capital Investments Program, regularly supports startups and venture capital funds across developing countries to boost locally adaptive innovation, be it technology or business model. Check out the companies we support here. 
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:33
AA Harris

@pamgidi: We are also doubling free hot spots and promoting alternatives such as subsidy-on-demand and infrastructure sharing.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:33

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