The term “digital divide” refers to the disparity in accessing to technology that exists across certain demographic groups with different literacy and technical skills. The capability of using computers is also a part of difference.

Such discrepancy does not only exist between countries, such as the more and the less technological developed nations, but also within the boundaries, such as between urban region and remote areas. It also exists between the educated and the uneducated.

In today’s society, jobs and education are directly related to the computer literacy. The digital divide has attracted a lot attention because of its impact on development of global economy that relies so much on the exchange of information and knowledge.

International ICT Council encourages equal opportunity in receiving technological education among different nations. It formulates different strategies to cater the needs of different people from all over the world. It helps the people in less developed countries to improve the level of technological skills and living standards. Thus, it helps them to maintain certain competitiveness with other developed countries.