Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Countering the Digital Divide in a Rural School Library in Zimbabwe

Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Patrick Ngulube · 2024 · The International Journal of Information Diversity & Inclusion (IJIDI)

Summary. The Zimbabwe Rural Schools Library Trust bridges the digital divide in rural schools through community initiatives and public-private partnerships. The organization provides reading materials, donates technology, builds libraries, funds disadvantaged students, and engages policymakers to integrate technology into education. These strategies directly support inclusive education and rural development while advancing UN Sustainable Development Goal 4.

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DOI

10.33137/ijidi.v8i3/4.43654

Countries

Zimbabwe

Regions

Africa

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, policy, general-innovation

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2026-06-01