No signal? No future — how digital exclusion threatens rural progress

No signal? No future — how digital exclusion threatens rural progress

As digital services expand, rural communities like Dushevo, Bulgaria, are being left behind. Poor internet access, outdated infrastructure, and a lack of digital skills widen the urban-rural divide, hindering education, jobs, and essential services. While local initiatives show promise, real progress hinges on infrastructure, training, and political will.