Text Editing: Authentic Essay 2
Directions: Read the essay below. Identify the language errors by circling the problem.
Then develop corrections.
Digital divide is the inequal access to Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), it poses a problem because society cannot progress as a united whole. This problem exist between developed and developing countries, and is caused by economic and educational differences. The purpose of this essay is to evaluate the effectiveness of existing efforts such as monetary foreign aid and subsidized computer training in an attempt to bridge the digital divide between nations and age groups. In addition, new solutions like supplementing infrastructures and equipment, and new solutions like diversifying training that can enhance the current implementations will be mentioned.
A digital divide that exists between nations is largely due from economic differences. In general, the economies of developing countries are mostly poor performing. For example, the
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of the United States are USD 47,882 much higher than that of Nigeria, which has a third world country with only GDP per capita of USD 1,509
(United Nations, 2011). As a result of poverty, developing countries lack inadequate capital resources to construct ICT infrastructures such as broadband lines and acquire computers
(Brooks, Donovan and Rumble, 2005). The disparity between developing and developed nations is an issue because the former is economically disadvantaged.
A feasible solutions can possibly be for foreign countries to build ICT infrastructures in developing countries. This must have been be done by having developed countries to share their expertise. Guide the locals on how to build ICT infrastructures such as server centres and broadband lines. Not only does it stimulates the economy, it is also a stepping stone for subsequent ICT development. other developed countries and private sectors can donate computers, servers and cables to these impoverished countries as a form of aid. The building of ICT infrastructures and providence of equipment will have been to ensure that adequate help was given by develop the ICT in these less developed countries.
The problem with digital divide is that if allowed to continue to grow wider.
The solution to the digital divide requires the government to work closely with private sectors.
charitable organizations to provide the political will to provide adequate access so that the people

especially the poor can be empowered with ICTs and not be overwhelmingly disadvantaged on the international stage.