This article highlights Zuckerberg’s attempt to tackle health issues in third world nations by providing them with the Internet. He partnered with seven prominent information-technology companies to create internet.org seeking inexpensive ways to provide Internet and computers.
While many activists believe Internet access is not a priority for people of those nations, however, Zuckerberg maintains that by providing the Internet people can better educate themselves about health problems such as diarrhea and malaria. Moreover, Internet can provide online consultations for people who face problems such as homosexuality and domestic violence.
In my opinion, corporate social responsibility is becoming an offering that many companies should engage in, in order to stay competitive. Zuckerberg is engaging himself in activities that are aligned with his branding concept. For example, by simply engaging in this project he is bringing more attention to Facebook and enhancing his company’s image. I believe that Zuckerberg is creating a global broadcast network to shed light on many important social issues as he allocates his resources towards this project.
In our world, today, many of us are tempted to act unethically for our businesses to profit. However, we do not see the potential opportunities and benefits ethical actions can bring. We, not only, enhance the company image for our stakeholders, but we also profit from increased consumer loyalty.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Opinion/Commentary/2013/Sep-12/230952-zuckerbergs-dream-internet-for-all-those-in-the-world-without-access.ashx#axzz2eeAfAaWi
5 replies on “Zuckerberg’s dream: Internet for all those in the world without access”
That is an interesting thought. However, I can also see that Zuckerberg could be hit with some negative comments about his plan due to the fact that many people in the world require more important basic needs such as clean water and food rather than an internet connection.
I liked it 🙂
Maybe Mark is trying to bring internet into “untapped markets.” Can you imagine if his goal were to succeed right now what would happen? Well nothing… But 10-15-20 years down the line, he will be known as the first person to have introduced facebook into third world countries. The Facebook logo, I am pretty sure we are all familiar with, is the world icon. Perhaps, his true intention is to be the first person to have successfully connect the world.
I totally agree with you…lol