Mechanisms and heterogeneity in the construction of network infrastructure to help rural households bridge the “digital divide”

Xiangtai Meng, Xinting Wang, Ubair Nisar, Shiying Sun, Xin Ding · 2023 · Scientific Reports

Summary. Network infrastructure in rural China helps households access and use digital technology, but doesn't immediately improve their ability to apply it effectively. The digital divide closes fastest for non-farm workers and younger people. Training programs and targeted services for elderly and agricultural workers are needed to translate infrastructure investment into actual capability gains.

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Meng, X., Wang, X., Nisar, U., Sun, S., & Ding, X.. (2023). Mechanisms and heterogeneity in the construction of network infrastructure to help rural households bridge the “digital divide”. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46650-7

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46650-7
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions, policy
Added: 2026-04-28