INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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The digital transformation of German craft businesses has been a pivotal force reshaping economic landscapes, yet it has inadvertently revealed stark urban-rural divides. This study delves into the intricate web of these disparities, examining how web scraping, a technique for extracting data from websites, unveils a staggering 4,444 distinct divides between urban and rural areas in Germany.
Employing sophisticated web scraping methodologies, this research analyzes digital footprints of craft businesses across Germany, meticulously mapping their online presence. The findings illuminate a profound disparity in digitalization adoption, starkly evident between urban and rural regions. Urban centers boast a robust digital footprint, showcasing a multitude of craft businesses embracing online platforms, thereby fostering innovation, accessibility, and broader market reach.
Conversely, rural areas exhibit a conspicuous digital divide, with significantly fewer craft businesses engaging in online representation. This chasm results in limited visibility, reduced competitiveness, and constrained access to markets for rural artisans. Factors contributing to this rift include infrastructural disparities, varying technological literacy, and differential access to resources between urban and rural settings.
Understanding these divides is imperative for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and community leaders. Bridging this digital gap necessitates targeted interventions such as infrastructure development, digital literacy initiatives, and tailored support mechanisms for rural craft businesses. Collaboration between public and private sectors is essential to empower these businesses, foster inclusive growth, and mitigate the widening disparities stemming from digitalization.
Ultimately, this study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to ensure equitable digitalization across urban and rural landscapes. By addressing these divides, Germany can harness the full potential of its craft businesses, fostering economic resilience and promoting socio-economic balance across regions. The insights gleaned from this research serve as a catalyst for informed policymaking and concerted efforts towards a more inclusive and digitally empowered future for all craft businesses in Germany.
Keywords:
Digital divide · Digitalization · Rural · Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises · Urban · Web-scraping
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""From a web scraping perspective, the digitalization of German craft businesses has resulted in 4,444 urban-rural divides.”", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.b789-b791, December-2023, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2312198.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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