Digital divide - Budget cuts impairing delivery of service to young Caribbean people

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Digital divide - Budget cuts impairing delivery of service to young Caribbean people

Challenges and solutions to delivering services during the COVID-19 crisis were key elements discussed during a recent virtual event of the Caribbean ministries of youth, with emphasis on how best to protect young people from the damaging impacts...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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