Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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ICT Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth Nexus in Ethiopia: A Spatial Planning Perspective

Berhanu Ghebreselassie, Department of Cybersecurity, Gondar University Fasil Negusse, Department of Software Engineering, Haramaya University Teshome Worku, Department of Data Science, Hawassa University Tekle Mekuria, Department of Cybersecurity, Hawassa University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18715313
Published: March 8, 2000

Abstract

ICT infrastructure development is crucial for economic growth in Ethiopia, particularly given its role as a developing country with significant spatial disparities. The analysis employs a spatial econometric model to estimate the impact of ICT investments on GDP per capita across different administrative units. Initial findings suggest that increased investment in telecommunications significantly boosts GDP by approximately 2.5% for every $10 million invested, with rural areas benefiting more than urban regions. The study concludes that targeted spatial planning of ICT investments can enhance economic growth and reduce regional disparities in Ethiopia. Policy recommendations include prioritising rural areas for ICT infrastructure development to maximise economic benefits and ensure equitable distribution. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Berhanu Ghebreselassie, Fasil Negusse, Teshome Worku, Tekle Mekuria (2000). ICT Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth Nexus in Ethiopia: A Spatial Planning Perspective. African Spatial Planning (Technical/GIS aspects), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18715313

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African GeographySpatial EconometricsNetwork TheoryInformation SystemsTelecommunicationsRural DevelopmentGIS Applications

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