Improving broadband quality and affordability in the Caribbean: Policies to advance digital inclusion in the subregion. Policy Brief

2 Jan 2023 | Publication

Work area(s)

Economic development Planning for development Social development Statistics Sustainable development and human settlements

Topic(s)

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development COVID-19 Financing for development Foresight Inclusive development Inequality Information and communications technologies (ICTs) Innovation, science and technology International cooperation Planning Prices Public policies Regulation Social policies and programmes Sustainable development

Improving broadband quality and affordability in the Caribbean: Policies to advance digital inclusion in the subregion. Policy Brief

  • Publication type: ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean (Studies and Research Papers)
  • Publication corporate author (Institutional author): NU. CEPAL. Sede Subregional para el Caribe
  • Physical description: 12 páginas.
  • Publisher: ECLAC, Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
  • UN symbol (Signature): LC/CAR/2023/2
  • Date: 2 January 2023

Abstract

In this digitally transforming world, digital inclusion is becoming increasingly important to social inclusion and sustainable development. Affordable access to broadband is an essential precondition to digital inclusion. Internet quality, as measured by speed and other indicators, is also important, as digital inclusion is ultimately about ensuring equal access to the benefits and opportunities offered by digital technologies and the Internet. This policy brief provides insight into Internet speed and affordability across the Caribbean, and offers some recommendations for policymakers working with digital technologies and telecommunications.

SDG(s)

1. No poverty 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions 17. Partnership for the goals

Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain