Bridging the Digital Divide: Leveraging Technology and Optimal Broadband Penetration to Achieve the SDGs
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STS 2020 convened policymakers, corporate leaders, and development experts to explore how digital technology can propel Nigeria's socioeconomic growth and aid in meeting the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
"With Nigeria's broadband penetration at only 43.3% in 2020, the digital divide remained a major barrier to sustainable growth — closing it requires urgent public-private collaboration."
Emphasizing technology's role in advancing the SDGs, the event highlighted broadband penetration as vital for unlocking economic opportunities in agriculture, healthcare, and education.
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgency of closing digital gaps, particularly for continuity in education and healthcare. Discussions centered on public-private partnerships to expand broadband access.
A key outcome was the recommendation to reduce provider costs and designate telecommunications as critical national infrastructure, aiming for 70% broadband penetration by 2025.
Key Topics
Broadband as Critical National Infrastructure for SDG Achievement
Closing the Digital Divide: Public-Private Partnerships
Digital Literacy and Skills for Economic Inclusion
COVID-19 and the Urgency of Digital Access
Policy Reforms for 70% Broadband Penetration by 2025
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