Relevance to Internet Governance: This session relates to Internet Governance because achieving and improving rural broadband connectivity requires a multi-stakeholder approach, involving all sectors to actively participate to close the digital inequality that persists. The rural digital divide is also a global issue that is experienced in all countries, further needing to address it at a global fora like the IGF.
Relevance to Theme: This session will contribute to the Inclusion track because it will address how to ensure those that do not get affordable access to the internet in rural areas get online. Specifically, the session will cover the issues of: access, affordability, digital divide (geographical), and meaningful connectivity.