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Human development and internet penetration rate: Relation and growth

  • Monash University

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Abstract

This study examines the relation between human development and Internet penetration rate and investigates the possible existence of a digital divide between developed and developing countries. Furthermore, it explores how the growth of the Internet penetration rate in developed countries is faster than that of developing countries. UNDP's Human Development Index is used to measure human development level, while Internet penetration rate is represented by the percentage of Internet user in the entire population of a country. The result of this study supports the argument that a digital divide exists because of this disparity in Internet penetration rates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCreating Global Competitive Economies
Subtitle of host publicationA 360-Degree Approach - Proceedings of the 17th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2011
PublisherInternational Business Information Management Association, IBIMA
Pages1549-1556
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780982148969
StatePublished - 2011
Event17th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2011 - Milan, Italy
Duration: Nov 14 2011Nov 15 2011

Publication series

NameCreating Global Competitive Economies: A 360-Degree Approach - Proceedings of the 17th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2011
Volume4

Conference

Conference17th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2011
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period11/14/1111/15/11

Keywords

  • Developed country
  • Developing country
  • Human development
  • Internet penetration

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