For technology to be a force for peace and food security, we must widen access to reliable and affordable Internet, accompanied by training in digital literacy and cybersecurity.
Interpretation
Access to technology can promote peace and food security, but it requires education and safety measures.
This quote emphasizes the necessity of providing widespread access to reliable and affordable Internet as a means of advancing peace and ensuring food security. It highlights the importance of not only access to technology but also the need for training in digital literacy and cybersecurity, suggesting that empowerment through education and safety is crucial for technology to positively impact society.
In practice
In a conference on global development, one might quote this to discuss the role of technology in improving lives.
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