Relevance to Internet Governance: The session is relevant to Internet Governance as it enhances the call for the Internet for all irrespective of their economic, geographic, gender, age, or race. The topic addresses the empowerment of all people and the inclusion of all people of all backgrounds. Significant populations do not live in urban settings and the pandemic lockdown deprives them of the opportunity to come to the urban areas to access the Internet.
Relevance to Theme: This session is relevant to the thematic track because it is addressing the inclusion of those in the pandemic situation is further depriving of access to the Internet and public goods scarcely available in rural areas, informal settlements, or under privileged settings.