Global - Broadband - Broadbanding Local Communities

Synopsis

Archived report. This report was archived in January 2005 and has not been updated. With the increased awareness of broadband, cities, regions and communities are starting to understand the social and economic benefits that broadband can bring to their communities. It is therefore of critical importance that cities are taking charge of the development of their knowledge-based environments. A proactive local government is a vital element in the development of broadband, to the point where it can begin to deliver community benefits in education, healthcare, community services, job creation and export. This report introduces the Broadband Agenda that cities should develop and the strategies that should flow on from here.