My experience and some survey evidence suggest that rural communities understand the value of Internet access.
Many local leaders work diligently to bring the tools to their communities.
When farmers realize that they can get timely and accurate market and weather information at the touch of a button, they get excited. There are farmers in the Sonora region of Mexico, for example, who are building their own small network to enable producer organizations to access market information and share information on cropping and irrigation patterns. Producer organizations in Chile are finding ways to get Internet access so that they can develop new market strategies for horticulture exports. I would like to receive a copy of your paper when it is complete - thanks in advance.