Little Data Book on Information and Communication Technology 2008 1st Edition by World Bank ISBN 9780821374023 0821374028

Presents at-a-glance tables for over 140 economies showing national data on key indicators of information and communications technology (ICT), including access, quality, affordability, efficiency, sustainability, and applications.

Little Data Book on Information and Communication Technology 2008 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Global Trends in ICT Development
• The Importance of ICT for Economic Growth and Development
• Key ICT Indicators
• ICT in Developing vs. Developed Countries

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Chapter 2: ICT Infrastructure

• Global Internet Access Trends
• Telephone Networks and Mobile Connectivity
• Broadband Deployment and Penetration
• ICT Investment and Funding
• Infrastructure Gaps in Low-Income Countries

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Chapter 3: Access to Information and Communication Technologies

• Internet Usage by Region
• ICT Penetration by Country and Region
• Mobile Phone Access and Growth
• Gender and ICT Access
• Rural vs. Urban ICT Access

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Chapter 4: ICT Applications and Impact

• The Role of ICT in Education
• E-Government and Digital Services
• ICT in Healthcare and Public Health
• ICT and Financial Inclusion
• ICT’s Impact on Employment and Job Creation

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Chapter 5: Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

• Government Policies for ICT Development
• Regulatory Approaches to Internet and Telecommunications
• The Role of International Organizations and Partnerships
• ICT and Trade Policies
• Intellectual Property and ICT Innovation

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Chapter 6: ICT for Development (ICT4D)

• ICT for Poverty Reduction
• The Role of ICT in Sustainable Development
• ICT in Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environmental Protection
• Case Studies in ICT4D Projects
• Bridging the Digital Divide: Challenges and Solutions

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Chapter 7: Measuring ICT Progress

• Key Indicators and Metrics for ICT
• Monitoring and Evaluating ICT Growth
• Data Sources and Methodologies
• Statistical Challenges in ICT Data Collection
• Global ICT Development Index

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Chapter 8: Regional Profiles of ICT Development

• ICT in Africa
• ICT in Asia and the Pacific
• ICT in Latin America and the Caribbean
• ICT in the Middle East and North Africa
• ICT in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

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