Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach

The rapid diffusion of Information Technologies (ITs) has noticeably influenced the ability of societies to stimulate economic growth and development. Among these technologies, the Internet stands out due to its contribution to the advancement of education, learning and knowledge. Hence, the commitm...

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Autor principal: Humberto Merritt
Formato: artículo científico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Azcapotzalco 2011
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description The rapid diffusion of Information Technologies (ITs) has noticeably influenced the ability of societies to stimulate economic growth and development. Among these technologies, the Internet stands out due to its contribution to the advancement of education, learning and knowledge. Hence, the commitment of some developing nations like Mexico to the diffusion of the Internet has become a top issue in their policy agendas. However, the country's promotion of this technology has undergone a number of setbacks, mainly due to a misinterpretation of the factors causing the so-called 'digital divide'. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the rationale for governmental intervention regarding the diffusion of the Internet in Mexico.
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spelling clacso-CLACSO945772022-03-22T18:48:05Z Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach Humberto Merritt Economía y Finanzas Mexico information technologies Internet digital divide public policy The rapid diffusion of Information Technologies (ITs) has noticeably influenced the ability of societies to stimulate economic growth and development. Among these technologies, the Internet stands out due to its contribution to the advancement of education, learning and knowledge. Hence, the commitment of some developing nations like Mexico to the diffusion of the Internet has become a top issue in their policy agendas. However, the country's promotion of this technology has undergone a number of setbacks, mainly due to a misinterpretation of the factors causing the so-called 'digital divide'. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the rationale for governmental intervention regarding the diffusion of the Internet in Mexico. 2011 2022-03-22T18:48:05Z 2022-03-22T18:48:05Z artículo científico http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=41319914007 http://biblioteca-repositorio.clacso.edu.ar/handle/CLACSO/94577 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=413 Análisis Económico application/pdf Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Azcapotzalco Análisis Económico (México) Num.62 Vol.XXVI
spellingShingle Economía y Finanzas
Mexico
information technologies
Internet
digital divide
public policy
Humberto Merritt
Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach
title Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach
title_full Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach
title_fullStr Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach
title_full_unstemmed Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach
title_short Information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in Mexico: a public policy approach
title_sort information technologies and the evolution of the digital divide in mexico: a public policy approach
topic Economía y Finanzas
Mexico
information technologies
Internet
digital divide
public policy
url http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=41319914007
http://biblioteca-repositorio.clacso.edu.ar/handle/CLACSO/94577