Bridging the Global Digital Divide: Challenges and Progress

The Internet has spread globally, but access remains uneven between rich and poor countries. Luxembourg's small population has more access than Africa's vast population. The UN aims to connect all villages by 2015. A summit in Tunis discussed closing the digital divide, with America suggesting developing countries should leverage the Internet themselves. Senegal is making progress, but less than 5% of its population is connected. Closing the digital divide is a significant challenge.

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

• Senegal

• Jordan

• Tunisia

• Luxembourg

What is the goal set by the United Nations regarding Internet connectivity?

• To reduce Internet costs by 50% by 2015

• To provide free Internet to all countries by 2020

• To connect all villages worldwide to the Internet by 2015

• To increase Internet speed globally by 2015

Where was the global summit on closing the digital divide held?

• New York

• Luxembourg

• Senegal

• Tunis

What is the stance of the United States on developing countries and Internet usage?

• Developing countries should create their own Internet infrastructure

• Developing countries should rely on international aid for Internet access

• Developing countries should utilize the Internet resources available to them

• Developing countries should focus on other priorities before Internet access

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

• More than 50%

• 20%

• 10%

• Less than 5%