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[UK] E-minister calls on Comms.biz to bridge Digital Divide

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  • 22-05-2003 6:04pm
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    E-minister calls on Comms.biz to bridge Digital Divide
    By Tim Richardson
    Posted: 22/05/2003 at 14:03 GMT

    E-minister Stephen Timms is to call on the communications industry to invest in developing countries to help bridge the global digital divide.

    At an industry dinner this evening Mr Timms is expected to say that he would like to see more ICT businesses investing in overseas markets.

    And while he acknowledges that such moves are not without risk, he is likely to say that when businesses do invest in these markets, they gain new sources of revenue growth, greater efficiency, and access to innovation.

    It's been a busy day for Mr Timms. Earlier today he joined Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael to give local communities a slap on the back for their efforts to bring broadband to their areas.

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