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Clues to Ict4d Policies in Developing Countries: The Colombian Example

Synopsis
Lecture by Diego Molana, Colombia’s Minister of ICT, about his country’s digital revolution which has seen Colombia increase the digital connectedness of its municipalities from 20% to 96% nd has multiplied by four the number of Internet connections, mainly in low income households. This increase is the direct result of a policy plan called ‘Vive Digital’ which aims to reduce poverty, unemployment and inequality. [39 minutes]
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2014
Notes
Also available in Standard and High Quality mp4 format.
Subjects
Information technology
Keywords
Colombia; developing countries; government policies; ICT; Internet

Online availability

URI
http://webcast.oii.ox.ac.uk/?view=Webcast&ID=20140624_564
Price
free
Delivery
Streamed/Download

Credits

Contributor
Diego Molana

Distributor

Name

Oxford Internet Institute

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