October 06 Tuesday ICT & economic growth 16:30 – 18:00 Session ICT.3 Room F What do we know about ICT and economic growth? Much has been written about the importance of ICT and broadband for economic growth and social improvement. However, empirical studies linking ICT deployment and adoption to job creation and economic growth have only been undertaken recently, as ICT and broadband are still at relatively early stages of their development. It took decades before the full economic impact of railways and electricity in the 19th century and telephones and computers in the 20th century were felt. This Session examines the state of what is known about the impact of ICT and broadband. KEY QUESTIONS: – What do we know about the linkages between ICT and broadband and economic activity and growth? – What are some of the studies or data linking ICT and economic growth? – Which factors affect the adoption and use of ICT? – What are the salient facts to present to a governmental actors considering ICT? – What are the key remaining questions for future research? Moderator Ms Diane Coyle, Professor, Enlightenment Economics (United Kingdom) Panellists His Excellency Mr Mohammad Nuh Dea, Minister, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Indonesia) Mr Ray Anthony Roxas Chua-III, Chairman, Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) (Philippines) Mr T.V. Ramachandran, Director-General, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) (India) Mr Andrew W. Wyckoff, Director, Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, OECD (France) Mr Mark Williams, Economist, World Bank Group (World Bank) 51