Israel is seeking ways to narrow the growing digital divide

Leora Eren Frucht, "Global democracy: Israel spearheads drive to open the information society to all" (14 November 2004, israel21c.org)
Leading Text: "What divides the world's 'haves' from the 'have-nots'? It used to be access to food, health care and education, but nowadays it's just as likely to be access to the Internet. The growing digital divide could lead to what some have called gigantic 'cyber ghettos' - pockets of the world where millions of people are cut off from the emerging information society. Israel hopes to play a leading role in bridging this digital divide - and last week held an international workshop to share strategies for doing just that..."[FullText]