Jo-Ann Rolle, Ph.d. on LinkedIn: Bridging the Technology Gap and Unlocking Opportunities for Everyone | 19 comments

JoAnn Rolle, Ph.d.,
1 min readOct 9, 2023

🌐 Bridging the Digital Divide: A Call to Action 🌐 In a world increasingly governed by technology, the digital divide is not just a tech issue-it’s a human issue. Nearly half of the global population still lacks reliable internet access, creating barriers to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Our article explores the importance of technology as an equalizer and delves into solutions like affordable tech initiatives, digital literacy programs, and policy changes. We also spotlight the success of Biblioredes, a Chilean government initiative that has empowered thousands by providing free internet access and digital literacy training. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this change. Read our forthcoming book, “Tech-Enabled Futures: Elevating Education in Underserved Areas,” to learn more about how you can contribute to closing the digital divide. #DigitalDivide #FutureOfWork #EconomicEmpowerment #DigitalLiteracy #PolicyChange #BridgingTheGap

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JoAnn Rolle, Ph.d.,

JoAnn Rolle, Ph.D., Dean of Business at Medgar Evers College, City University of New York (CUNY) is an economist and international keynote speaker.