That was one of the conclusions of the "First Meeting for Digital Inclusion in Latin America", promoted by IDB, IDB Invest, CAF, Internet Para Todos and Telefónica Hispanoamérica. Peru's experience with Internet For All and the possibility of replicating its example in other countries in the region.

The “First Meeting for Digital Inclusion in Latin America” took place on November 7 in Lima and was organized by CAF, IDB, IDB Invest, Internet Para Todos and Telefónica Hispanoamérica. The event was attended by leading institutions and companies in the field of connectivity and telecommunications in the region. The meeting served to debate, analyze and propose a roadmap in favor of digital inclusion in the region.

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