Less than 50% of Latin America has fixed broadband. Here are 3 ways to boost the region's digital access

Jul 21, 2021

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Franz Drees-Gross

Director of Infrastructure, Latin America and Caribbean Region, World Bank

Pepe Zhang

Associate Director and Fellow, Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

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Less than 50% of Latin America has fixed broadband. Here are 3 ways to boost the region's digital access

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