Laos urges advanced nations to bridge data divide to uplift developing economies


Lao Planning and Investment Minister Phet Phomphiphak. - Photo: Lao News Agency

PHNOM PENH: (Bernama) Laos is urging global communities to bridge the deepening data divide that is confronting developing nations that otherwise could derail their economic progress.

Like the digital divide, the data divide is becoming a pressing issue in developing economies that needs quality and timely statistical systems to counter socio-economic woes.

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