The document discusses the digital divide, providing definitions and statistics on gaps in access to information technology. It outlines some open educational programs from MIT and Harvard that aim to address the divide. Government and international policies from places like the US, World Bank, and UNESCO are also mentioned. Examples of initiatives to provide low-cost technology access in places like France, India, and parts of Africa are summarized. The conclusion suggests the focus is shifting from defining the digital divide to promoting digital inclusion.
Rong will start with a general definition and some statistical examples of the divide, Jingbo will discuss the efforts of open courseware, Susan will look at policies that have been implemented to narrow the gap, And Ilyas will talk about case studies that attempt to solve the problem.
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