Intro -- CONTENTS -- Abstract -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Assessing the Contribution -- 3. The Contribution of ICT to Economic Growth -- 4. Factors Influencing the Contribution of ICT to Economic Growth -- 5. Policy Implications -- 6. Conclusions --...

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Abstract -- Preface -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. ICTs and Economic Growth -- 3. Equity -- 4. Governance and Government Services -- 5. Maximizing the Level and Impact of ICT Provision -- 6. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- BOXES -- Box 1: Rural...

Thee worldwide development of information and communication technology (ICT) has accelerated dramatically over the past decade. Increased ICT production and use has the potential to influence economic growth positively. This paper focuses on the linkage between ICT and output growth and...

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly seen as integral to the development process. This paper reviews some of the evidence for the link between telecommunications and the Internet and economic growth, the likely impact of the new ICTs on income inequality and...