Access Quote by Hillary Clinton
“There are 4 billion cell phones in use today. Many of them are in the hands of market vendors, rickshaw drivers, and others who've historically lacked access to education and opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, and we should use them together to help lift people out of poverty and give them a freedom from want.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Global Development Forum, 2016
Mobile phones democratize information, offering education and economic chances to the underserved.
In simple terms: Phones give people knowledge and jobs.
Key Takeaway
Leverage phones to reduce poverty.
Themes
technology
education
economic empowerment
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
policy
motivational
When to use this quote
- rural entrepreneurship
- online learning
- micro‑finance
- community organizing
Key Concepts
digital divide
information access
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent effective use of phones?
- How can we ensure equitable digital literacy?
A Different Perspective
Access alone doesn't guarantee skill acquisition.
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