global connect initiative a proposal to help bring an additional 1.5 billion people in developing...
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Global Connect InitiativeA proposal to help bring an additional 1.5 billion people in developing countries online by 2020
The Challenge on Internet Access: majority of Internet traffic is in developed countries
24 hour view of Internet activity (Internet Census 2012)
HighestHighIntermediateLowLowest
1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 20130
20
40
60
80
100
39
77
31
The Challenge on Internet adoption: Despite growth, the digital divide remains between developed and developing countries
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dop
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Source: International Telecommunication Union (website)
Global mean
Developed countries
Developing countries
The Challenge: Why are some countries lagging?
Lack of funds for infrastructure
Minimal technical expertise
Corruption
Political instability Restraints on free speech
Stakeholders on 9/27 Launch of GCI at UNHQ• Hill support for GCI’s goals. CFA Chairman Royce and CFA Ranking Member pen enthusiastic letters to MCC and World Bank
• Broad Industry support for “Global Connect” – “We congratulate the State Department for its leadership in stimulating this conversation and for providing a roadmap for the international community – both in the public and private sector.” -- Garfield, ITI
• 22 Global NGOs commend GCI and Secretary Kerry’s remarks in Korea at the Sunday UNHQ event.
• International Support Growing – On Sunday, GCI was supported by Dr. Jim Kim of the World Bank, the Presidents of Estonia and Tanzania, and other attending Ministers (Kenya, Malaysia, and Finland, etc.)
Timeline for EngagementSpring 2015
Secretary’s speech in Seoul previews Global Connect Initiative and highlights need to raise Internet access
Summer 2015 Outreach to Internet and Technology and NGOLeaders on Overall Objectives of the Initiative
September 2015 Launch Global Connect Initiative at a high-level event at UNGA
Spring 2016GCI Conference at the Department; announce/catalyze development assistance; produce country-specific recommendations; issue an Action Plan.
2016 and Beyond Implement the Global Connect InitiativeAction Plan