Global Connect Initiative An initiative to help bring an additional 1.5 billion people online by 2020; supporting achievement of the SDG goals. https://share.america.gov/globalconnect
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Global Connect InitiativeAn initiative to help bring an additional 1.5 billion people online by 2020; supporting achievement of the SDG goals. https://share.america.gov/globalconnect
• Policy: Mainstream the view that Internet connectivity is as fundamental to economic development as roads, ports, electricity
• Countries: All countries integrate Internet connectivity and digital technologies as key part of national development strategies
• Financing: International development institutions prioritize Internet for development
• Accelerate Progress and Capacity Build for Faster Scaling: Catalyze and support cross-functional working groups with technical, network, finance, and other experts. Encourage innovative industry-driven solutions
Key Objectives for the Global Connect Initiative
1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 20130
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Sixty percent of the global population is still offline
The Challenge on Internet Adoption: Despite growth, the digital divide remains between developed and developing countries
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Source: International Telecommunication Union (website)
Global meanDeveloped countries
Developing countries
Political instability Restraints on free speech
The Challenge: Why are some countries lagging?
Lack of funds for infrastructure
Minimal technical expertise
Corruption
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