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Digital Divide in Turkey: A General Assessment

Digital Divide in Turkey: A General Assessment
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Author(s): Mete Yildiz (Hacettepe University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 14
Source title: Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (IRMA, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1852-7.ch037
ISBN13: 9781466618527
ISBN10: 1466618523
EISBN13: 9781466618534

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Abstract

This chapter examines the nature of digital divide in Turkey. To this end, after a brief summary of the literature, first, the dimensions of digital divide in the country are explained. Then, various initiatives by the government, private firms, NGOs, and international organizations to combat digital divide are presented. Next, in the discussion section, issues for further discussion regarding digital divide in Turkey are listed. The chapter ends with the examination of the issues regarding the future prospects for overcoming digital divide in Turkey and developing countries elsewhere.

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