Technology How tech may widen economic disparitiesTechnological innovation has spread to many remote areas. A new report says if not addressed, this expanding digital discrepancy will have far-reaching implications on efforts to bridge glaring economic inequalities. Apparently, and as demonstrated by the report, digital exclusion follows the patterns of economic marginalisation. Such economic, social and digital disparities are stark in ten counties including Garissa, Isiolo, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana, Wajir and West Pokot. The World Bank report notes that digital technology, can leave those who do not have mobile phones or Internet connections further behind in terms of economic and social wellbeing.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 12, 2020 18:56 UTC