From“technical access” to “social inclusion”: research on strategies for bridging the digital divide in the digital transformation of grassroots governance

doi:10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2025.12.012

Abstract

Abstract:

While the digital transformation of grassroots governance is accelerating, the digital divide faced by vulnerable groups is becoming increasingly prominent. This study selects three distinct scenarios—aging communities, county-level rural areas, and mixed urban neighborhoods—and analyzes digital divide bridging strategies in four dimensions: access, use, capability, and effectiveness. The analysis reveals trends such as online-offline integration, enhanced digital awareness, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Based on these findings, the study proposes a structured, multi-pronged strategy framework to provide practical guidance for promoting inclusive development in the digital transformation of grassroots governance.

Key words: grassroots governance, digital transformation, digital divide

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QIAO Yusi, DI Jing, CAO Ying, SU Na. From“technical access” to “social inclusion”: research on strategies for bridging the digital divide in the digital transformation of grassroots governance[J]. Information and Communications Technology and Policy, 2025, 51(12): 85-91.

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