As access to outer space improves and becomes routine, this will enable new markets to open up.

In recent days as the tanks and artillery have withdrawn, access has improved, the monitors say.

While access to services has improved and waiting times have fallen, the study found, key areas of care have got worse.

And "access to this town has improved tremendously," he said.

Though access to water has improved for some, it continues to be especially difficult for women and children.

During British colonial rule, educational access for women improved tremendously.

As a result, access to air transportation has significantly improved.

But, he added, "It is well established that access to prenatal care can improve health outcomes over a child's life."

It is true that access is improving, but among people beginning their studies there are still only around 20% women compared to 80% men.

As education levels rise and access to information improves, the old methods no longer work.