According to Wakefield (2010), countries
around the world have started to take action in response to the digital divide.
Research by International Telecommunications Union ( ITU) indicates that
there is a greater difference between the most and least connected countries. In
order to tackle the problem, Eastern European countries like Hungary have
implemented a ‘Wi-Fi village’ program by providing Internet access as well as
cheap recycled PCs to rural villagers. Moreover, certain countries like America
have attempted to reach native communities which remain as a ‘barren desert’ by
offering technical support in ‘specialised’ healthcare. However, authorities
should also consider the ability of the citizens in utilizing network resources
to maximize its benefits.
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