Country Quote by Jacques Chirac
“If our language, our programs, our creations are not strongly present in the new media, the young generation of our country will be economically and culturally marginalized.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2002 World Economic Forum, Davos
Emphasizes that lacking digital literacy and cultural participation will marginalize youth economically and culturally.
In simple terms: Without digital skills, youth fall behind.
Invest in digital education now.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- School curricula
- community tech centers
- policy making
- media literacy programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bridge the digital divide?
- What cultural assets are most at risk?
Assumes all youth have equal access to technology.