ICT and development: A new indicator for international comparisons
by Isabel Alvarez, Gerardo Magana
International Journal of Technology and Globalisation (IJTG), Vol. 4, No. 2, 2008

Abstract: The use and diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can be seen as a mechanism for reducing the global divide. Two aspects are crucial: Counting on accurate time-series data and the definition of the components defining ICT indicators. We carry out a multiple imputation technique to estimate missing ICT data using the Expectation Maximisation approach. The resulting dataset (170 countries, from 1991 to 2003) allows us to propose a confident ICT index, based on national capabilities (NaCap Index). It attempts to capture countries' differences in educational and structural elements, determinant factors for positive impacts from the use of ICT.

Online publication date: Thu, 26-Jun-2008

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