Harnessing the Power of ICT and Innovation Case Study Singapore

Angie Tan
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Angie Tan: Europäisches Institut für Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen (EIIW)

No disbei201, EIIW Discussion paper from Universitätsbibliothek Wuppertal, University Library

Abstract: The penetration and effects of ICT varies amongst countries. For small countries like Singapore the effects of ICT is especially prominent. This paper focuses on how Singapore exploited the benefits of ICT by analyzing first the evolution of ICT policies and the important role of the government in its development. Followed by the question how ICT has impacted the country. Looking at the impact of ICT both in the ICT sector as well as the penetration of ICT in households. The conclusions refer to additional actions that the government should focus on to further exploit the benefits of ICT in Singapore.

Keywords: Economic Growth; Telecommunication; ICT; Regulation; Singapore (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L96 L98 N14 O31 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28 Pages
Date: 2014-06
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