Connectivity infrastructure is at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution and holds the potential to increase productivity, stimulate economic growth, and foster social inclusion.
Studies reveal that half of the LAC region still lacks connectivity, while the other half faces connection of insufficient quality. To address this, the Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division is working to design innovative financing solutions for digital connectivity infrastructure while supporting the strengthening of the policy and regulatory frameworks required to incentivize these investments and promote the digital transformation of the region.
DigiLAC is a virtual platform created by the IDB to close existing gaps in broadband penetration and consolidate -through innovative digital development indices, infrastructure maps and reports- key information on the challenges, opportunities and scope for broadband development in Latin American and the Caribbean.
BEST (Broadband Environment for Sustainable Transformation) is an initiative coordinated by the IDB, with the participation of ministries and regulators from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as key actors from private sector, academia and civil society.
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