Authors: Jamilatuzzahro, M.Si, Fauzan Ghazi Alaudin, S.E
Indonesia’s Digital Landscape and Current Challenges
In Indonesia with a population of over 270 million, the country faces challenges in ensuring marginalized groups can access the opportunities provided by digital advancements. According to Susenas Data 2023, internet penetration reveals disparities between urban and rural areas, 35.90% in rural regions compared to 64.10% in urban centers. The provinces with the lowest internet penetration rates in Indonesia are west sulawesi at 0.44%, gorontalo at 0.41%, north maluku at 0.35%, west papua at 0.32%, and north kalimantan at 0.30%. Addressing this digital divide is crucial for fostering equitable growth and empowering marginalized groups in Indonesia, and ensuring access to technology and digital services will help create more inclusive opportunities for all segments of society.