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Originally Posted by CommonReader
The place is too remote to deliver books by truck or by ship, yet they have internet connectivity, a network and electricity to charge the readers? Seriously?
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Seriously. There are many parts of the world that are not serviced by roads or are connected by seasonal roads. They do have internet connectivity (satellite) and they do have electricity (often locally generated).
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Additionally, books can be printed locally, generating revenue and jobs. Kindles and other ebook readers cost hard currency and create jobs in China.
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Not necessarily. While it is true that ereaders must be produced in other countries, printing is sufficiently resource intensive that it would be difficult for some countries to manage. You need to consider material resources, chemical industries, manufacturing, and transportation.