RIWCPara_A096 disability, ict and decent jobs global ict challenge project

The core problem

that aggravates the inequality of

persons with disabilities

is the serious digital divide.

Persons with disabilities are suffering inequality and poverty while isolated

from society due to serious digital divide. (Source: World Disability Report, WHO,

1. The serious digital divide widens the gap among countries and classes, and between the people with disabilities and others, leading to inequality in standard of life, lack of employment opportunities, and poverty.

2. Worse, the social downward spiral extends to the youth, who have to lead into the future.

ICT Development Index Europe

CIS

Asian Pacific

Africa

Arab states

North South America

World Average index : 5.03

Average index 2.53

Average index 5.81

Average index 5.09

Average index 4.70

Average index 5.10

Average index 7.35

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