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An alternative measure of the ICT-Opportunity Index
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2010 | Information & Management | Citations: 0
Authors: Emrouznejad, Ali; Cabanda, Emilyn; Gholami, Roya

Abstract: We developed an alternative approach for measuring information and communication ... Expand

Abstract: We developed an alternative approach for measuring information and communication technology (ICT), applying Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) using data from the International Telecommunications Union as a sample of 183 economies. We compared the ICT-Opportunity Index (ICT-OI) with our DEA-Opportunity Index (DEA-OI) and found a high correlation between the two. Our findings suggest that both indices are consistent in their measurement of digital opportunity, though differences still exist in different regions. Our new DEA-OI offers much more than the ICT-OI. Using our model, the target and peer groups for each country can be identified. Collapse

Semantic filters: Central African Republic

Topics: decision making IT policy information technology infrastructure communication service infrastructure

Methods: descriptive statistic trade-off analysis method data envelopment analysis
Global Diffusion of the Internet - II: National Differences in Web Site Connectivity
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2003 | Communications of the Association for Information Systems | Citations: 1
Authors: Abernethy, Ken; Reichgelt, Han

Abstract: Conventional wisdom argues that low- and middle-income countries can use Informa ... Expand

Abstract: Conventional wisdom argues that low- and middle-income countries can use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in general, and the Internet and the World-Wide Web in particular, to bridge the income gap with high-income countries. The so-called “digital divide” between the rich and the poor is well documented: inhabitants of rich countries have far greater access to the Internet and other forms of ICT than inhabitants of low-income countries. However, access to technology is only one factor affecting the ability to increase income by using the Web. An equally important factor is the ability to attract traffic to a web site. If the Web is to help economic development, then it is crucial that web sites publicizing investment opportunities, goods, or services attract investors and customers. Collapse

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Topics: website web application internet technology digital divide Google+

Methods: survey descriptive statistic

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An alternative measure of the ICT-Opportunity Index

Global Diffusion of the Internet - II: National Differences in Web Site Connectivity