The Economic Case for Digital Inclusion

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Created on Wednesday, 14 October 2009

When I started work with the Digital Inclusion Task Force in June, we were all united by what we believed was the strong moral imperative to make sure the digital divide did not grow any wider in the UK. This report reflects the other part of the imperative, a strong economic case for both the individual and the UK economy as a whole. This work pulls together some new numbers and takes a fresh look at the complex issue of digital inclusion with a highlight on consumer savings, education, skills and employment, health and well-being, and benefits to government.

I thank PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and look forward to working with the public, private and charitable sectors in attempting to reduce the numbers of people who have never used the internet.

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