African Software Engineering Review | 25 April 2002
ICT Infrastructural Evolution and Economic Nexus in Ethiopia
M, u, l, u, g, e, t, a, G, e, b, r, e, a, b
Abstract
This Data Descriptor focuses on the evolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure in Ethiopia between and . Data was sourced from official government reports and international databases. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative analysis with statistical modelling was employed. ICT investment in Ethiopia grew by 15% annually over the period, significantly impacting employment rates (up to 20%) and service sector productivity (7-8%). The ICT infrastructure's expansion has been pivotal for economic diversification and growth, with a notable effect on labour markets. Investment in digital literacy programmes should be prioritised alongside infrastructure development to maximise benefits. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin<em>{\theta}\sum</em>i\ell(y<em>i,f</em>\theta(x<em>i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert</em>2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.