Connectivity Scorecard 2009

For an economist, this is a particularly interesting moment at which to be analysing the impact of Information and Communications Technology on economic growth – the central tenet of the Connectivity Scorecard.

With economies across the world seemingly in rapid retreat, and governments and corporations working overtime to adapt to their new circumstances and to find a way to halt the reverse, I believe the debate about how ICT (Information and Communications Technology) can stimulate growth is more relevant than ever, and if anything assumes a great deal more urgency.

At a time when economic growth is proving elusive, many countries will be able to look at the Connectivity Scorecard and see that there is great potential for them in using ICT to stimulate growth, and as a number of governments assess their options for stimulus plans they might well look at this sector as an area where their investment would be well rewarded.

Connectivity Scorecard 2009 shows, just as its pioneering predecessor did last year, that no country has any room for complacency in its deployment and usage of ICT infrastructure. Even the US, which has a significantly improved score and retains its leadership of the rankings of innovation-driven countries, has room for improvement.

More info at: http://www.connectivityscorecard.org/images/uploads/media/TheConnectivityReport2009.pdf