Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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ICT Infrastructural Evolution and Economic Expansion in Ethiopia: A Comprehensive Analysis

Wondimu Debella, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Addis Ababa University Mekonnen Teklehaimove, Mekelle University Yonas Abebere, Mekelle University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18973869
Published: August 14, 2012

Abstract

The rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure in Ethiopia has been a focal point for economic growth strategies. With significant investment in ICT, there is an increasing need to understand its impact on various sectors. The analysis employs econometric techniques to examine the relationship between ICT investment and GDP growth. Data from the Ethiopian Bureau of Statistics are used for regression analysis. A preliminary finding suggests that an increase in ICT investments by $10 per capita leads to a 2% rise in GDP, with robust standard errors indicating statistical significance. The study concludes that substantial investment in ICT infrastructure has positively influenced economic growth in Ethiopia. Recommendations for future policy include sustained funding and diversification of digital services. Policy recommendations include continued government support for ICT development, particularly in rural areas, to ensure equitable access and further stimulate economic expansion. ICT Infrastructure, Economic Growth, Telecommunications, Digital Services 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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Wondimu Debella, Mekonnen Teklehaimove, Yonas Abebere (2012). ICT Infrastructural Evolution and Economic Expansion in Ethiopia: A Comprehensive Analysis. African Supply Chain Management, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18973869

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EthiopiaGeographic Information Systems (GIS)TelecommunicationsNetwork AnalysisDevelopment EconomicsSupply Chain ManagementDigital Divide

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