Growth of ICT and ICT for Development: Realities of the Myths of the Indian Experience

K J Joseph

No DP2002-78, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: While there is an increasing realization of the potential that IT offers for human welfare, IT-induced productivity and growth are confined to the developed world. It is argued that even though the international digital divide is a reality, there are certain specific characteristics of the new technology that leave scope for mitigating, if not totally bridging, the gap when appropriate policies are in place.

Keywords: Computer software; Economic development; Information technology; Strategic planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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