Industry stakeholders suggest TV White Space (TVWS) technology to provide internet connectivity in underserved regions
In September 2018, during ITU Telecom World 2018 conference, representatives from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) called for increasing the utilization of TV Whitespace technology (TVWS) to bridge the digital divide. The proposed solution consists of leveraging unused broadcasting frequencies…
French government launched a set of initiatives to promote digital inclusion
On mid-September 2018, the French government launched its new digital inclusion strategy to improve access to digital skills and infrastructure for 6.7 million citizens that still do not use the internet. The plan is intended to support 1.5 million people…
Puntos México Conectado offer new digital entrepreneurism curriculum
The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT in Spanish), released a new digital marketing and online entrepreneurism curriculum to be offered at local technology hubs (best known as Puntos México Conectado) from Chihuaha state. The courses provide all citizens,…
Organization of American States will promote community networks to address digital divide in rural Americas
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) through the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) and Internet Society (Isoc) signed an agreement to collaborate on the creation of at least 15 community networks to provide rural population in Latin…
Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations presents new Digital Plan and highlights the importance of accessibility for persons with disabilities
The Commission for the Digital Society of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE in Spanish) presented on January 12, 2018 its new Digital Plan 2020 to support the goals established by the European Digital Strategy. The organization, with the…
#mydigitalmaker adopts diverse strategies to drive teachers and students in Malaysia to grow the digital economy
#mydigitalmaker is an initiative that was launched at the end of 2015 to support Malaysian youth to become producers in the digital economy. The program, organized by a group of organizations from academia, public and private sectors, consists in promoting…
Library network in Mexico City is modernizing to boost digital inclusion
The Mexican Ministry of Public Education announced 150 hybrid libraries were established by the end of 2017 in Mexico City to provide citizens with access to digital devices and literacy training. During the last year, the library network of the…
HP World on Wheels bus to spread digital literacy in Indian villages
One of the main challenges in increasing digital literacy levels in rural communities is the access to infrastructure for enabling the population to learn and apply tech skills. To address this issue, different organizations have used a variety of solutions…
Tecnologías Indígenas de la Comunicación has supported indigenous communities in Mexico to implement local telephone networks
Five years ago, a group of indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, was approved to start building local telephone networks to offer services in communities where major providers either did not provide services, or simply offered deals that were not affordable…
Buenos Aires Declaration invites stakeholders to leverage ICTs for development
Last October 20, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) announced the Buenos Aires Declaration to conclude the World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC), whose main discussion topic was ICTs for Sustainable Development. In the document, the organization presents 24 points providing guidance…
