A campaign group has launched a ‘unique and revolutionary strategy’ linking government, industry leaders and community organisations to tackle digital poverty.
The Digital Poverty Alliance says its National Delivery Plan will help millions of households who are struggling to afford broadband and mobile bills.
It says lack of access to essential digital skills, devices and connectivity prevents people from accessing essential services, managing their healthcare, learning new skills and applying for jobs.
Core missions in the plan include increasing local capacity to provide ‘joined-up digital inclusion support to individuals and communities’.
It calls on the Government to create a strategy for public, private and third sectors to help raise awareness about digital poverty and for urgent action to boost essential skills across society.
Digital Poverty Alliance chief executive Paul Finnis said: ‘The National Delivery Plan is a unique and revolutionary strategy to tackle the issue of digital poverty, calling on an urgent and collaborative effort between the Digital Poverty Alliance, government, industry leaders, and community organisations.
‘Together, we can work towards ending digital poverty and ensuring that everyone has the skills, resources, and access they need to thrive in the digital age.’
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