Bridging the Digital Divide
Digital Divide: Bridging the Technology Gap 1.Understanding the Digital Divide 🌍 The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals with access to modern information and communication technology and those without. 2.Global Internet Access 🌐 As of 2023, 63% of the world's population has internet access, leaving 37% offline—over 2.9 billion people.📉 3.Impact on Education 📚 Students in low-income countries struggle with online learning due to a lack of internet access and digital devices.📵 4.Rural vs. Urban Disparities 🏞️🏙️ Rural areas lag behind urban centers in internet connectivity, hindering economic and social development. 5.Economic Inequality 💸 Digital exclusion perpetuates economic inequality, limiting job opportunities and access to financial services for the underserved.🧑💻 6.Healthcare Access 🏥 Telemedicine is transforming healthcare, but 40% of rural populations globally cannot access these digital health services.🖥️ 7.Gender Gap 👩💻👨💻 Women are 20%...