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Creating a national strategy for Internet development in Chile

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  • Hawkins, Eliza Tanner

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A growing body of literature points to the importance of both economic and non-economic factors in reducing the digital divide. This paper examines Chile as a successful case where changes in government policies dramatically increased Internet access from about 2% of the population in 1998 to 23.8% in 2002. After reviewing the literature, the paper examines the debates in Chile over Internet development, tracing how public opinion was able to influence government policies, and how in turn, government policies increased Internet access. Specific policies include lowering telephone rates, connecting the various national networks, creating public access centers, and passing e-commerce legislation.

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  • Hawkins, Eliza Tanner, 0. "Creating a national strategy for Internet development in Chile," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 29(5-6), pages 351-365, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:29:y::i:5-6:p:351-365
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