Project

Digital Access as a Human Right in Cities

Exploring urban digital divides and promoting digital access as a human right through UNU-EGOV and Digital Future Society's white paper, featuring research, stakeholder insights, and global case studies.

Date Published
26 Sep 2022
Expected Start Date
26 Sep 2022
Expected End Date
30 Jun 2023
Project Type
Research
Project Status
Completed

The project, a collaboration between UNU-EGOV and the Digital Future Society, is focused on producing a white paper that explores the complexities of urban digital divides and the concept of digital access as a human right. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of urban digital transformation and its impacts, highlighting the challenges and successful strategies employed across various global cities. The white paper aims to provide actionable insights and recommendations to help city administrators, policymakers, and civil society effectively address and bridge digital divides.

Activities

  • Conduct research based on desk-based reviews, surveys, and stakeholder interviews to gather comprehensive data on urban digital access.

  • Engage with policymakers, civil society, and community groups in cities like Barcelona, Johannesburg, and Toronto to gather diverse perspectives and insights.

  • Analyse case studies from multiple cities to identify effective practices and interventions in addressing digital divides.

  • Develop practical recommendations based on research findings to guide policymakers and civil society in promoting digital access and rights.

Outputs

Beyond digital access as a human right in cities: proposing an integrated, multi-dimensional approach

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