Bridging the Global Digital Divide: Challenges and Progress

The video discusses the global spread of the Internet, highlighting the disparity between rich and poor countries. It compares Internet access in Luxembourg and Africa, noting the UN's pledge to connect all villages by 2015. A global summit in Tunis debates how to close the digital divide, with America suggesting developing countries should leverage the Internet themselves. Senegal is making progress, a model Tunisia hopes to follow, though less than 5% of their populations are connected. Closing the digital divide remains a significant challenge.

Which country has more Internet access compared to the entire African continent?

• Tunisia

• Luxembourg

• Senegal

• United States

What was the UN's goal regarding Internet connectivity by 2015?

• To connect all countries

• To connect all villages

• To connect all cities

• To connect all continents

Where was the summit held to discuss closing the digital divide?

• Senegal

• Tunis

• New York

• Luxembourg

What is the stance of the United States on Internet access for developing countries?

• They should rely on international aid

• They should develop their own strategies

• They should wait for technological advancements

• They should focus on urban areas

What percentage of the population is connected to the Internet in Senegal and Tunisia?

• Less than 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• More than 50%