@techreport{b98be000fd70460aa5b071a60bb9c4ba,
title = "Information and communication technology (ICT) and human development",
abstract = "Using panel data for 41 developed and developing countries over the period 1998-2004, this paper examines the links between ICT diffusion and human development. We conducted a panel regression analysis of the investments in healthcare, education and information and communication technology (ICT) against human development index (HDI). The results show that these variables can be used to predict HDI scores. In agreement with findings of previous research, it is clear from our analysis that the central focus on ICT as a solution for development will not bring the results that the promoters of ICT as an {\textquoteleft}engine of growth{\textquoteright} are expecting. It is unwise to disaggregate the issues of education and healthcare infrastructure from ICT infrastructure development. ICT policies should be integrated with other national policies in order to find a holistic and structural solution to development.",
keywords = "ICT, Human Development Index, Panel Data Analysis",
author = "Roya Gholami and Payam Hanafizadeg and Ali Emrouznejad and Lotfali Agheli",
year = "2008",
month = may,
language = "English",
isbn = "978-1-85449-732-1",
series = "Aston Business School research papers",
publisher = "Aston University",
number = "RP0810",
type = "WorkingPaper",
institution = "Aston University",
}