Thursday, February 20, 2003
The "digital divide" is a term coined to express the gap between people who have Internet access and those who do not. A recent report by the University of Illinois provides us an update. Hardware access is no longer a major obstacle. Almost anyone who wants access to the Internet can get access.
Now the divide centers on training: the skills ranging from basics, like using e-mail and word processing, to more advanced tasks, such as software installation, researching school work and looking for a job.
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Update on the "digital divide"...
