Publication
Dec 2011
The Broadband Commission for Digital Development has stated that ubiquitous fixed broadband access is a vital tool for economic growth and necessary to reach the Millennium Development Goals. This paper examines the evidence behind this argument and argues the benefits of broadband are being oversold. The author concludes, however, that there are some worthwhile policy reforms that could speed broadband rollout without demanding significant government expenditure.
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Author | Charles Kenny |
Series | CGD Essays |
Publisher | Center for Global Development (CGD) |
Copyright | © 2011 Center for Global Development (CGD) |