Estrategias para reducir la brecha digital en el Perú: Lecciones de la República de Corea

Information technologies have become catalysts of the economy, especially during the pandemic. Developing countries have been lagging behind developed ones because of their inequal access in terms of infrastructure, use, and skills needed to benefit from these technologies. Governments should establish strategies to reduce this gap and achieve the digital inclusion of their citizens. This study analyzes the current status of the digital divide of Peru, and assesses the policies established by the Republic of Korea to reduce this gap. Korea was chosen as benchmark because it is one of the leading countries in technology. Results highlight the complex nature of this phenomenon, and provide the Peruvian government with recommendations based on the best Korean practices.