ABOUT: Unveiling the digital divide's economic impact, the report advocates for strategic digital inclusion to alleviate the poverty premium.
LINK: Centre for Social Justice Report - August 2023
Summary
The Centre for Social Justice's 2023 report, "Left Out," delves into the intricate relationship between digital exclusion and the exacerbation of financial disparities, particularly the poverty premium. The document underscores the necessity for comprehensive digital inclusion strategies, emphasizing that the lack of internet access transcends generational divides and disproportionately impacts individuals of working age, especially those on low incomes. The report proposes concerted efforts towards digital inclusivity, focusing on device accessibility, data affordability, and digital skill enhancement, to mitigate the poverty premium's detrimental economic consequences.
Key Points and Ideas
The poverty premium forces the economically disadvantaged to pay more for essential services, d...
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