Economic Contribution of Broadband, Digitization and ICT Regulation : Econometric modelling for Africa / International Telecommunication Union.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Telecommunication Union, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Econometric models.

Economic development.

Information technology--Economic aspects.

Information technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : International Telecommunication Union, 2019.

Summary:

ITU published the findings of a global study on the economic contribution of broadband, digitization and ICT regulation in September 2018. Following this report, The Economic contribution of broadband, digitization and ICT regulation: Econometric modelling for Africa presents a set of econometric analyses that estimate the contribution of broadband and digital transformation on the economy, as well as the impact of ICT policy and regulations on the development of the digital economy in the Africa region. In addition, it provides substantial evidence on the impact of institutional and regulatory variables on the growth of the digital ecosystem. The outcomes of this regional report may serve as key reference material to illustrate the impact of fixed and mobile broadband on the economy, where the regions stand in terms of digitization and the impact of digitization on GDP. This could assist countries in conceptualizing the process of launching evidence-based digital transformation strategies.

Contents:

Foreword iii

1 Introduction 1

2 The effects identified on a global scale 1

3 The economic contribution of broadband and digitization and the impact of policy on digi-

tization in Africa 3

3.1 Review of the research literature in Africa 3

3.2 Hypotheses 5

3.3 Economic impact of fixed broadband in Africa 5

3.3.1 Data 5

3.3.2 Model results and discussion 6

3.4 Economic impact of mobile broadband in Africa 8

3.4.1 Data 8

3.4.2 Model results and discussion 8

3.5 Economic impact of digitization in the Africa region 10

3.5.1 Data 10

3.5.2 Model results and discussion 10

3.6 Impact of policy and regulatory framework on digitization in Africa 12

3.6.1 Data 12

3.6.2 Model results and discussion 12

4 Conclusion 15

Annex A: List of data sources for models testing the economic impact of fixed and mobile broad-

band 18

Annex B: Indicators included in Digital Ecosystem Development Index and data sources 19

Bibliography 23.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.