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Addressing New Digital Divide Key for Balanced Growth

Global Information Technology Report 2014 finds little progress in bridging the gap between the world’s most networked economies and the rest of the world The Nordic countries continue to dominate the Networked Readiness Index; the US improves on the back of ICT infrastructure and innovation capacity Most emerging markets struggle to realize their digital potential, which …

Global Information Technology Report highlights lack of progress in bridging the new digital divide : World Economic Forum

Global Information Technology Report 2013 finds most developing economies are still failing to create the conditions necessary to close the ICT-related competitiveness gap with advanced economies Finland, Singapore, Sweden lead the Networked Readiness Index. The US, ranked 9th, benefits from strong ICT infrastructure and innovation but is hindered by its political and regulatory environment. BRICS economies …