Digital inclusion in rural Cape Verdean communities is a critical issue amid the digital divide, highlighting socio-economic disparities and technological access. A comparative study employing quantitative surveys in three randomly selected rural areas of Cape Verde, analysing socio-economic data alongside survey results from local residents. The analysis revealed a significant disparity (25%) in internet accessibility among the sampled communities, influenced by factors such as income levels and infrastructure availability. Rural Cape Verdean communities face substantial challenges related to digital inclusion, with socio-economic disparities significantly impacting access to digital services. Policy recommendations include targeted investments in rural broadband infrastructure and socioeconomic support programmes to bridge the digital divide.
Coelho et al. (Thu,) studied this question.