2. Why is it important?
Economic Equality
Vital information for people's career, civic
life, safety, etc. are increasingly provided
via the Internet.
Online job applications
Applications for social welfare services
Online health information
3. Why is it important?
Social Mobility
Accessto Information and
Communication Technologies play
important role in learning and career.
Youth Culture and Social Development
“…active participation of a distributed social
network in the production and circulation of
culture and knowledge…”
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4. Why is it important?
Democracy
Increasedpublic participation in elections
and decision making processes
Egypt
5. Why is it important?
Economic Growth
Development and active use of
information infrastructure
Associated with productivity improvements
Notas del editor
Youth Culture and Social Development—takes root in online communication—provides a forum to socialize to plan to hangout Can initiate real world interaction and facilitate virtual interaction between real world friends