Beyond Recovery: Remote Work and Opportunities For Rural Communities
Sep 28, 2022 | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PMCranaghan
Sep 28, 2022 | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Cranaghan
Description
COVID-19 has accelerated the digitalisation of working and social interactions. Remote working brings a number of benefits to rural places including the potential to reduce transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, greater flexibility for workers, reduced costs for firms and opportunities to attract skilled workers. Yet not all rural places have benefitted from virtual forms of interaction due to gaps in digital infrastructure and digital skills across places, workers and firms. National and subnational governments can play a decisive role to make the most of remote working. This session will discuss initiatives to help rural communities take advantage of remote working and tackle emerging challenges.
