An analysis of the determinants and effects of ICT diffusion in developing countries

Authors:
Mina Baliamoune-Lutz
Affiliations:
Department of Economics and Geography, University of North Florida, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. Tel.: +1 904 620 1223/ Fax: +1 904 620 1300/ E-mail: mbaliamo@unf.e ...
Venue:
Information Technology for Development
Year:
2003

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Abstract

Using data from developing countries, this paper examines the links between ICT diffusion and per capita income, trade and financial indicators, education, and freedom indicators. Internet hosts, Internet users, personal computers and mobile phones represent indicators of ICT. The Gompertz model of technology diffusion is used to study ICT dissemination. The results show that income and government trade policies influence ICT diffusion. However, freedom indices may or may not affect ICT diffusion. Moreover, only personal computers and Internet hosts seem to have a positive association with income. Contrary to expectations, ICT diffusion is not associated with education.