Geography GCSE
Digital Divide
What Digital Divide means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Digital Divide
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology, and those that don't.
Topics that use Digital Divide
- Changing geopolitics and technology impact on the chosen developing or emerging country (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Uneven global development has had a range of consequences (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Emerging Economy
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Informal Economy
- Multiplier Effect
- Quality of life
- Standard of living
- Financial Inclusion
Using Digital Divide in the exam
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