Topic: 2026 – Digital Equity for Children
Country: Vietnam
Delegate Name: Zainab Ali
POSITION PAPER
COMMITTEE: UNICEF
AGENDA: Digital Equity for Children
DELEGATION: Vietnam
Digital equity implies that every person has attained the crucial information technology resources to participate, contribute, and engage in society, democracy, and the economy. It not only refers to the access to devices and the internet but also the ability to use and benefit from them effectively. As of 2026, the delegation of Vietnam has made many efforts towards achieving digital equity for children and youth, yet considerable disparities remain among those with disabilities, ethnic minorities, those in remote areas, and those in low-income households. Only 33% of people with disabilities in Vietnam have internet access, compared to 83% of those without, according to UNICEF. As a byproduct, these groups often undergo barriers to accessing and utilizing digital technologies, which can in turn affect their education, employment, and overall well-being. Sustaining and making digital equity for children and youth an objective is imperative, as it functions as a driving force for healthy, educated, and contributive global citizens.
A way of bridging this gap is through digital inclusion, primarily regarding education. By leveraging innovative digital technologies and content, UNICEF aims to ensure that children and adolescents, particularly those from marginalized communities, have access to high-quality educational resources. The issue is, though, that many children in rural and low-income communities lack access to sufficient monetary means for internet connections, which is essential for online learning and engagement, and additionally, there is a skill divide in knowing how to navigate such resources.
We propose a multifaceted approach to compensate for these complications: The delegation of Vietnam requests that in collaboration with UN agencies and international partners, internet infrastructure be expanded in underserved, rural areas via government contributions and multilateral financing channels (loans, grants). Moreover, for the establishment of free internet access in public access points such as schools, community centers, and libraries, alongside international donors to support low-cost or subsidized digital devices for children from low-income families. Or, rather, the delegation recommends the creation of mobile device lending programs to increase accessibility for children lacking devices. Finally, after these initiatives are carried out, the delegation of Vietnam urges digital literacy programs in schools, including teacher training, workshops, and possible mentorship schemes.
Pursuing these resolutions will assure that children not only residing in the delegation but also children globally, if collectively adopted, will have access to the technology and resources in order to succeed in today’s digital society. As a product, we will see an increase in educational outcomes, enhancement in children’s employability, reduced health inequities through access to health information, and heightened family revenue as a result of the financial and literacy skills acquired through digital navigation.
Sources:
https://www.ncfr.org/policy/research-and-policy-briefs/reducing-digital-divide-families-state-local-policy-opportunities
https://www.unicef.org/eap/bridging-digital-divide-children-and-adolescents-east-asia-and-pacific
