"The appetite for Internet access is actually going to be more intense in lesser-developed countries, " says Bronfman.

FORBES: La Familia Bronfman

"The appetite for Internet access is actually going to be more intense in less-developed countries, " says Bronfman.

FORBES: La Familia Bronfman

Moreover, while private companies may work well in countries with well-developed capital markets, countries without a robust sector for private investment can actually benefit from state investments, providing certain conditions are met.

FORBES: What Capitalists Should Know About State-Owned Enterprises

Actually, educational achievement by 15-year-olds in the UK compares more favourably with other developed countries than many might imagine.

BBC: UK child well-being: Problems and progress