Hi All, Let's not forget the divide that exists in wealthy countries too. This divide is as much an issue of access as where there are no computers. A computer does not necessarily mean access to information. This requires skill, know-how and education. For many it also requires translation because English is not their first language. For the uneducated struggling with government polispeak and organisational jargon designed to keep the bulk of the popoulation uninformed, interpretation of meaning is also an issue. The divide is far greater than the haves (educated and wealthy) would have us believe. For the ordinary everyman in the street eGovernance is a real issue about access to information and the World Bank is no exception here. :) BC
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