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Norman Mineta on Technology
Secretary of Transportation (Pres. Bush Cabinet)
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Transportation is key to enabling economic growth
Norman Mineta became the 14th U.S. Secretary of Transportation on January 25, 2001. In nominating him, President Bush said, “Norm made a reputation in the halls of Congress as someone who understands that a sound infrastructure in America will lead to
economic opportunity for all Americans.” “Transportation is key to generating and enabling economic growth, determining the patterns of that growth, and determining the competitiveness of our businesses in the world economy,” said Secretary
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, Feb 3, 2001
Digital Inclusion fosters societal good and business profit
In the US, when we talk about Digital Inclusion, we chiefly mean our efforts to bridge the gap between individuals or groups - ethnic minorities, the elderly, people with disabilities, those who live in rural areas, and so forth - who are in danger of
being excluded from the Information Age economy. In APEC, the term Digital Inclusion has a wider application. In addition to individual people, it also refers to the importance of making computer technology available across individual economies, so that
all APEC members, advanced and developing alike, can reap the benefits of globalization and the New Economy. And here also, when we talk about the importance of fostering digital equality, we’re referring to the capability of businesses-especially small
and medium-sized enterprises - to employ technological skills and resources they need to compete and more fully participate in the global economy. So Digital Inclusion not only advances the good of society, but the bottom line interests of business.
Source: Speech at APEC CEO Summit, Brunei
, Nov 14, 2000
Close Digital Divide with public-private partnership
The public and private sectors each has our special and joint roles to play in achieving the goal of Digital Inclusion. We in government will work to create a regulatory and legal environment that creates opportunities for business. It’s up to you,
the business community, to seize those opportunities and make the investments that will put in place the infrastructure for the digital economy. So today I would like to challenge you.- Join us in this important undertaking to achieve Digital Inclusion
- Develop the partnerships that help us understand the needs of the future.
- Partnerships that help provide computers and training for every citizen and potential worker.
- Partnerships that open the doors of e-commerce to small and medium sized
enterprises.
- Partnerships that encourage investment and innovation.
- Partnerships that won’t stifle competition but will stimulate it.
- Together we will make Digital Inclusion the centerpiece of a global digital economy.
Source: Speech at APEC CEO Summit, Brunei
, Nov 14, 2000
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