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The Digital Divide: Closing the Gap
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The Digital Divide: Closing the Gap between Access and Innovation in Latin America
As universal access to the internet becomes a tangible possibility in Latin America, nations like Argentina and Brazil must learn how to replace outdated approaches to technology with innovative and modern policy making. A hint to President Kirchner of Argentina: "free laptops for all" might be a good start, but it's not a solution.
This analysis was prepared by COHA Research Associate Sandra Zuniga Guzman. To read the full article, click here.
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Monday, March 19th, 2012 | Research Memorandum 12.12
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