Bridging the Digital Divide: UNDP's Efforts to Enable Sustainable Development in LDCs
Summary
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) strives to bridge the digital divide in least developed countries (LDCs) by formulating national strategies, implementing inclusive digital infrastructure, and enhancing digital literacy, enabling sustainable development and progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Key Points
- Digital technologies can accelerate sustainable development, but least developed countries (LDCs) face barriers like lack of infrastructure, low device and internet affordability, and poor digital literacy.
- UNDP works to bridge the digital divide in LDCs through shaping national digital strategies, implementing inclusive digital public infrastructure, and bolstering digital literacy and internet usage.
- Addressing the digital divide in LDCs is crucial for reducing vulnerabilities, fostering resilience, and enabling progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.