The idea of a more accessible Internet has become a major issue. “The Wireless Revolution and Universal Access” discusses the importance of the Internet in developing nations. While many Americans have access to the Internet virtually anywhere and any time, millions throughout the world have no access. The author believes that the lack of accessibility to the Internet makes the gap between developing countries, and the rest of the world, even larger.
While I do believe that the gap between developing nations and the rest of the world is extremely large, I don’t know if the use of the Internet would make a substantial difference. The question arises of (#1) does a lack of instant information relate directly to a nation in poverty? Personally, I believe that a developing nation needs a great deal more help then Internet access. Many developing nations tend to place all of their money in one natural resource, financially ignoring other possible resources, or developments. For example, many countries in the Middle East have focused on solely on oil. While the oil brings in a great deal of money from trade, they have ignored any further development within their country. The Internet is a large step in the development of third world nations, but I do not believe it should be the first, and sole focus in aiding developing nations.
#1. Does a lack of instant information relate directly to a nation in poverty?
#2. How do you believe Internet access in developing nations will better their development?
