Middle East's connected youth is gorging on social media Watch NowThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted businesses and the working habits and lives of billions around the world. At a time of growing unemployment and reduced government subsidies, the cost of digital services may become harder still for many households to afford. Addressing these issues may further help to reduce digital divides, by creating more reasons for widespread digital adoption and engagement. Digital skills and literacyHistorically, efforts to engender digital skills have focused on meeting existing and predicted IT skill gaps. The coronavirus may have helped to remedy elements of this problem, by creating opportunities for new digital habits, such as online shopping and learning.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 10, 2020 10:30 UTC