Diversities of Digital Connectivity: Comparing Approaches for Connecting Rural Communities in the United States and Canada

Title: Diversities of Digital Connectivity: Comparing Approaches for Connecting Rural Communities in the United States and Canada
Format: Conference
Publication Date: July 2021
Published In: International Political Science Conference (IPSA), 26th World Congress of Political Science, Virtual, July 2021
Publisher International Political Science Association
Description:

Rural broadband connectivity has been an ongoing challenge in the United States (US) and Canada. Initiatives to incent connectivity have been funded by government, the private sector and some combination thereof. What are the variety of policy approaches for promoting and funding connectivity in these countries? Which intermediaries are involved in these initiatives? What results have emerged? This paper will leverage a comparative approach to identify and assess the modalities, intermediaries and expenditure profiles (private-public) to promote rural broadband connectivity.

External Contributors: Gaspard, H.
Citation:

Gaspard, H. and Baker, P.M.A. (2021). “Diversities of Digital Connectivity: Comparing Approaches for Connecting Rural Communities in the United States and Canada.” Panel paper for Measuring the Impact of Policy Development on Science and Technological Innovation. Presented at 26th IPSA World Congress of Political Science, July, 2021, at Lisbon, Portugal

Categories:
  • Information and Communications Technology Policy
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Related Departments:
  • Center for Advanced Communications Policy