Economic contribution of broadband, digitization and ICT regulation: Econometric modelling for Arab States

Economic contribution of broadband, digitization and ICT regulation: Econometric modelling for Arab States
Year: 2019
Persistent link: http://handle.itu.int/11.1002/pub/814da20b-en

This study focuses on the impact of broadband, digital transformation and policy and regulatory frameworks on the growth of markets for digital services in the Arab States region. It provides evidence of the importance of regulatory and institutional variables in driving digital growth and further illustrates how broadband technologies combined with effective ICT regulation can positively impact the growth of national economies and prosperity. The outcomes of this regional study 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. The results from this study could assist countries in conceptualizing the process of launching evidence-based digital transformation strategies.

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