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Monday
12 November, 14:00 - 17:00 POL + DEV.1
Challenges of the Digital
Divide: Second Session
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| Q:
In bridging the digital divide, in what
areas can the regulatory authorities be
the most effective? |
| 1) |
Actively
promote competition |
26.35% |
| 2) |
Prevent
the abuse of domain market power |
16.89% |
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Creation
of a framework to ensure universal
access |
16.22% |
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Regulatory
process which is clesr, transparent,
consistent and non-discriminatory |
29.05% |
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Providing
an effective bridge between policy
makers and industry players |
11.49% |
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| Q:
Which partners will play the most
important role in reducing? |
| 1) |
National
governments |
31.4% |
| 2) |
Local
business |
31.4% |
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Foreign
investors |
23.97% |
| 4) |
African
diaspora |
9.92% |
| 5) |
Non-government
volunteer organizations |
3.31% |
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| Q:
What should African governments do to
increase Internet access? |
| 1) |
Subsidize
connectivity |
21.74% |
| 2) |
Enhance
competition |
17.39% |
| 3) |
Improve
education and training |
17.39% |
| 4) |
Facilitate
investment through tax relief and credit |
8.7% |
| 5) |
Reform
the regulatory environment |
34.78% |
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| Q:
What are Africa's main assets in the
digital age? |
| 1) |
Innovative
entrepreneurs |
22.22% |
| 2) |
Young
and motivated populations |
30.16% |
| 3) |
Cultural
diversity |
12.7% |
| 4) |
Investment
opportunities |
26.98% |
| 5) |
Tourism
potential |
7.94% |
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| Q:
What is your expected timeframe for
resolving the digital divide in Africa? |
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In
1-2 Years |
6.45% |
| 2) |
In
3-4 Years |
9.68% |
| 3) |
In
5-7 Years |
33.87% |
| 4) |
It
will never be resolved |
50% |
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