Closing the Digital Divide

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Closing the Digital Divide

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AA Harris

@Sigve_telenor: We have made a strategy out of connecting the unconnected in mainland Asia. We are trying to make money and empower societies at the same time. We see that there is a clear linkage between connectivity and economic growth.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:34
AA Harris

@Sigve_telenor: We have two focus areas: to enable small and medium-sized businesses to connect and take positions; and to use the connectivity platform to bring financial, health, and educational services out to the remote villages.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:35
AA Harris

@Sigve_telenor: We have found that technology and affordability is not an issue. Even financing is not an issue. The issue is around short-term financial objectives for governments in some markets, unpredictable financial frameworks, an uneven playing field, and conservative regulations.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:35
Aayushi Chaturvedi

What can be done for the Gender inclusion through digital technology in a country like India @Reshmasaujani
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:37
Raghava Neti

How can a government official make a decision that what he/she is procuring is a right technology. He/she may have to justify his decision in the governance system.
Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:38

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