Barriers Quote by Arancha Gonzalez
“In landlocked developing countries, geographical barriers to markets are unnecessarily accompanied by virtual ones: their e-connectivity rates are among the world's lowest.”
About This Quote
Source Report: World Bank Global Connectivity Index, 2023
Developing nations with no sea access face both physical and digital market obstacles, leading to very low internet connectivity.
In simple terms: Landlocked countries lack both physical and digital market access.
Key Takeaway
Address digital infrastructure in landlocked regions.
Themes
development
technology
inequality
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
analytical
policy
When to use this quote
- trade negotiations
- foreign investment
- education programs
- government policy
Key Concepts
digital divide
infrastructure policy
economic growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can international bodies support digital infrastructure in landlocked nations?
- What role does private sector investment play?
A Different Perspective
Physical isolation alone doesn't explain low connectivity; policy and investment are needed.
