The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience published the Bridging the digital divide: A strategic vision for Canada’s nonprofit sector report, which aims to inform nonprofit leaders about digital equity and highlight their crucial role in bridging the digital divide. Anchored in a scoping review that utilizes a methodological framework developed by Hilary Arksey and Lisa O’Malley (2005), the report synthesizes insights from literature on “digital equity” and the “digital divide” within the Canadian context. The nonprofit sector is essential in addressing digital equity and ensuring all Canadians benefit from digital advancements.
The study reveals the complexities of digital inequity influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and geographical factors and explores the implications of these disparities across education, healthcare, the economy, and legal access. Based on insights from this comprehensive review, the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience introduces the Digital Equity Iceberg as a strategic framework specifically designed for the nonprofit sector.
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