The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean considers the digital divide to be one of the structural gaps reflected in the development models of Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite the expansion of digital connectivity and equipment, gaps remain with regard to access, use of digital tools and especially competences that would allow the entire population to benefit from the opportunities of the digital age. It is essential to invest in people and their education from childhood to address this gap and advance towards digital inclusion as part of inclusive social development.…
La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) incluye la brecha digital entre las brechas estructurales de los modelos de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe. A pesar de las mejoras en materia de conectividad y equipamiento digital, todavía existen brechas de acceso, uso de herramientas digitales y, especialmente, competencias que impiden que todos puedan beneficiarse de las oportunidades de la era digital. Para poder cerrar estas brechas y avanzar hacia la inclusión digital en el marco de un desarrollo social inclusivo, es fundamental invertir en las personas y en su form…
The joint document underscores the need to strengthen social policies and tailor them to a risk structure reconfigured by global crises. Alongside high levels of poverty, inequality and informal employment, profound transformations in demographics, climate, technology and the labour market are under way. Complementary actions beyond social policy are also needed, as progress is equally crucial in the economic and environmental dimensions. Regional frameworks and agreements have been instrumental in driving social policy change and must continue to be leveraged, including in the universalizatio…
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