Internet Voting Still Is In Beta

What type of approaches US Government should use to reduce digital divide issue in order to successfully implement I-voting?

The benefits of I-Voting such as increase convenience , accuracy, efficiency enhanced information and access to the disable are outweighed by the negative factors such as inexperienced vendors, users and election personnel, the digital divide, no laws for compatibility, privacy issues and technological issues.

However the technical issues are not the biggest problem. The sociological problem (digital divide) of unequal distribution of equipment and capabilities along demographic lines causes a potentially serious degree of unfairness of I-voting.

The US government should use phased approach to reduce digital divide. First conduct state base surveys using methods like statewide spatial analysis of digital divide to document digital divide related social, economic and demographic dimensions. After that select particular state and develop committee and use these survey reports as roadmap to develop plan, policies to identify primary areas for phase investment, development and implementation method to replace digital divide with digital equity. Create small teams that will follow the action plan in different cities (implement placed based approach) and effective reporting system.

Action plan must include following activities
1) Explain Importance of I-Voting, Provide demos and training regarding digital awareness.
2) Establish an advisory committee to develop guidelines for designing accessible, interactive electronic instructional materials including simulations.
3) Provide information regarding Government subsidies, financial assistance and incentives, regarding technology education and electronic devices.
4) Address infrastructural inequities to assure high-speed connectivity
5) Ensure that access is not hindered by cost
6) Provide educational resources regarding the use and benefits of the Internet
7) Take continuous feedbacks from all people involved or related to digital equity program to improve total program quality.
8) Develop partnership programs to attract different communities (who are actively participating in social work) to help to reduce digital divide. Use or introduce new technologies to spread knowledge regarding e-Government project like Digital TV. Provide e-Government related information through Digital TV, Radio Sessions. Conduct rallies and concerts to promote e-Government program awareness to reduce digital divide.
9) The place-based approach with an eye on social, cultural, economic, racial, and ethnic indicators can provide the best and most measurable results in overcoming the current patterns of digital divide.