Digital Inclusion

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Digital Inclusion

1. Minority Groups are one group that could be excluded from digital spaces due to bias and racism. As well as any with a proacted characteristic.
2. More people in rural areas are often less connected then people who live in urban areas, this is being mitigated by programs like the B4RN
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4. Digital Exclusion has often come with significant problems, some people may not be able to get there voice heard by those who need it. For example if you cannot access the internet then 

UK Digital Strategy 2024-2030

1. The Government can shape the digital enabling environment through establishing fair and progressive policy, regulation and legislation to govern rights, privacy, competition, safety, security as well as drive digital skills development. The private sector can utilize innovative, inclusive technology and business models to facilitate affordable last-mile connectivity, address issues relating to cost of data and devices. Academia can help analyze and increase the understanding of digital exclusion drivers and possible  solutions.
2. People who are digital excluded are often due to factors such as, availability, affordability, safety, skills, content, norms
3. During the COVID-19 pandemic digital inclusion increased due to government programs to get more people online.

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