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This paper presents a model for analyzing divides. The model is based on earlier research on the divide and includes: physical access, autonomy of use, know-how and motivation. Depending on the type of digital divide and the local situation, rectifying efforts must address the most crucial factor, which could be any of the four.
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Andersson, A. (2004). Digital Divides Revisited: Towards a Model for Analysis. In: Traunmüller, R. (eds) Electronic Government. EGOV 2004. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3183. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-30078-6_48
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