The Digital Economy

Why strengthening the global economy means closing the digital divide

Mar 1, 2018

A girl from an underprivileged background learns to use a computer at Mashal School on the outskirts of Islamabad January 24, 2013. Pakistani street children who once had to wash cars or scavenge now study at Mashal School, a non-profit organisation which helps over 400 children, according to the organisation. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY EDUCATION POVERTY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

With advanced and emerging economies moving fast to capture new opportunities created by technology, the digital divide is widening at an accelerating pace. Image: REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Shamel Ameh

Assistant Professor , University of Bath

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