Public policies for digital inclusion: The case of Latin America and Cuba

Abstract

Objective. This work deals about the development of public policies related to digital inclusion in Latin America, especially Cuba. Method. A behavioral analysis of this phenomenon in the area and the actions taken by different governments allowed to show how the development of policies and digital inclusion projects in Latin America and Cuba have behaved. In order to deepen this analysis, a bibliographical review that put us on a theoretical and conceptual context of this phenomenon was performed. International databases that facilitated access to information that let us reach several conclusions were consulted. Conclusions. Concluding that, despite the efforts made to decrease the digital breach, it increases as new technologies are developed affecting the population with fewer resources, is also reflected a trend in the growth of the use of TIC' s in Cuba and Latin America.

Keywords

• Inclusión digital
• Políticas públicas
• América Latina
• Cuba