GSMA published a report that addresses the need to accelerate mobile internet adoption and use being the utmost challenge to overcome the digital divide. The report outlines an array of policy considerations and offers a comprehensive framework for action to address in a holistic and collaborative manner the five main barriers to mobile internet adoption in low- and middle-income countries: affordability, knowledge and digital skills, relevance, safety and security, and access. This includes:
The framework proposed by the report underscores the significance of evidence-based policies that are tailored to local contexts, developed in close collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders, and regularly evaluated to guide further action to bridge the digital divide.