Internet access is now a human right: part 4 - Chips with Everything tech podcast
The final segment of our four-part series. With the United Nations' resolution considered, Chips with Everything discusses what the future of internet access looks like in developing countries
On 1 July the United Nations resolved that access to the internet is to be considered a basic human right. While this decision may seem straightforward, with the complex nature of human rights law considered, the resolution is far from simple.
In the final episode of our series, we explore internet accessibility in the developing world and discuss how the United Nations' resolution might increase widespread internet access in these countries. To help us dig into this topic, we speak to the Guardian's global development desk's Liz Ford, the World Wide Web Foundation's Africa regional coordinator Nnenna Nwakanma, and lead council at the World Bank David Satolas.
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