Connecting schools can boost GDP


NATIONS with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realise an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 20% by connecting schools to the Internet.

And, a well-educated workforce is more likely to be innovative and foster ground-breaking ideas, leading to economic development and job creation, an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report found.

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