Toronto – The Digital Divide Network (DDN) underwent a site-wide makeover, in a move by TakingITGlobal to continue making the Network the number one destination for people working to bridge the digital divide. As the Internet’s largest community of educators, activists, policy makers and concerned citizens, the Network will pave the way for original cutting-edge research publically available for all practitioners. In addition, its range of interactive tools will be enhanced to engage this vibrant community composed of over 21,000 members.
“One of the reasons the Network was so engaging were the highly informed debates and discussions on the mailing lists, discussion boards and blogs,” says Lead Editor Adam Clare. “Whether you’re a student who is just learning about this gap in the access to technology, or a leading academic publishing your research, I expect DDN to be destination of choice for all digital divide practitioners.”
“As a vibrant community of technologists, thought leaders, and practitioners, the Digital Divide Network plays an instrumental and influential role in shaping international ICT policy and paves the way for new innovations that promote greater accessibility,”
The Digital Divide Network (DDN) was launched in December 1999 as a response to the National Digital Divide Summit hosted by U.S. President Bill Clinton. Originally developed by the Benton Foundation and the National Urban League, DDN was designed as an online clearinghouse of news and resources regarding the digital divide.
In February 2003, DDN left the Benton Foundation as part of the new Center for Media & Community (CMC), an institute of Education Development Center, Inc. in Newton, Massachusetts. In December that same year, CMC unveiled a new Digital Divide Network website: an interactive online community featuring an array of interactive collaboration tools to help digital divide activists around the world to work together.
TakingITGlobal took over operations of running DDN in the 2006. TakingITGlobal is proud to be involved with bridging the digital divide by operating DDN. In 2007, DDN became an Official Honoree of the Webby Award's charitable and non-profit organizations award.
