A digital divide is a form of inequality that manifests in social and economic spheres as a result of some sections of a community that do not access and use knowledge with respect to information and communications technology (ICT). From a multinational perspective, the divide that exists between countries due to limited access to ICT is known as global digital gap (Lu and Mingxin 5). In the recent past, it has been argued that ICT is critical to achieving many positive impacts on society, which could be realized in terms of social changes and excellent development outcomes. The internet is one of the best applied ICT resources to attaining social changes and economic developments. However, it is notable that only seven percent of people in Africa can access the internet. In fact, it is not only people in the continent that have limited access to online resources, but also other citizens in many developing nations that are outside Africa. This paper discusses how ICT impacts economies around the world. It highlights the steps that the United Nations has taken to reduce the negative impacts of the digital divide. In addition, it provides information about organizations that are addressing the issue in their programs. Finally, it provides a case study of a nation in Africa that is implementing effective strategies to reduce the divide. The United Nations states that the digital divide is a “gap that exists between those who have ready access to ICT and the skills that make use of technology and those who do not have the access or the skills to use the same technology within a geographical area and/or community” (United Nations 3). Various reasons have been suggested to explain why the gap exists in the modern world. For example, some persons argue that the issue is greatly impacted by income levels among people in the population. Thus, it would be expected that rich people use ICT more than poor people (Youqian and Bingsi 4). As a result of the knowledge that is generated from ICT tools, rich persons in society continue to prosper in terms of material possessions. Thus, it is correct to assert that the “traditional third world is being defined by the extent to which a nation has access to and use digital technologies, which are applicable to many sectors of the economy” (United Nations 7). The United Nations aims at significantly reducing the digital gap among nations to foster economic development in many industries. The commitment by the global body can be viewed from the perspective of its main goals, which focus on uniting all people and nations across the world. The agency holds that sustainable development can be achieved by adopting modern communication tools, such as ICT instruments that support electronic governments. It is no doubt that nations that have incorporated ICT in their public offices have improved sustainable development. The United Nations concentrates on reducing the digital gap by addressing several aspects, such as ICT penetration, ICT take-up rates, ICT contexts, and knowledge levels among people in offices and those being offered services. In my opinion, I think that the UN can assist many countries and persons if it could succeed in its ambitious goal of reducing the digital divide. In fact, I believe that it has taken the right steps in