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  1. Asia-Pacific region accounts for 60 percent of global economic output.
  2. A report focusing on the economic situation in East Asia and the Pacific region.

ADB Report Finds Mobile Internet Usage Lags in Pacific Islands vs. East Asia

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A report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank found that mobile internet usage in the Pacific Islands is significantly lower than in East Asia. The report estimates usage in the Pacific Islands at 36 percent, while East Asia usage stands at 93 percent. The findings indicate that 1.2 billion people across developing Asia and the Pacific remain offline, accounting for 46 percent of the world’s unconnected population.

From postcourier.com.pg

Why it matters

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The report identifies several barriers to connectivity, including device affordability, limited digital skills, and a lack of relevant online content. While 98 percent of the region’s population lives within reach of a 4G network, 1.1 billion people with broadband access are not using mobile internet. This highlights a significant technology divide across the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for 60 percent of global economic output.

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for 60 percent of global economic output.

From postcourier.com.pg

Who's involved

  • Asian Development BankCommissioned the report comparing usage trends between the two regions.
  • Pacific IslandsThe geographic region whose mobile internet usage was found to lag behind East Asia.
  • East AsiaThe eastern region of Asia used as the benchmark for mobile internet usage.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • SamoaSpeculative

    Samoa might require increased investment in digital infrastructure to address the quantified connectivity gap.

  • FijiSpeculative

    Fiji could see increased demand for digital skills training to overcome barriers to mobile internet adoption.

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A report focusing on the economic situation in East Asia and the Pacific region.

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