The Connectivity Scorecard, a pioneering global information and communications technology (ICT) index, measures the extent to which governments, businesses and consumers make use of connectivity technologies to enhance social and economic prosperity.

New measures provide more comprehensive results on ICT usage

The Connectivity Scorecard takes a comprehensive look at the usage and potential of ICT. Unlike other studies, it measures usage, skills such as literacy, the use of enterprise software and the accessibility of ICT to women. It clearly states the benefits of connectivity in terms of economic and social contributions, taking into account different countries' varying needs.

Different economies have different needs

In innovation driven economies, economic growth depends on finding new ways of using connectivity. In efficiency and resource driven economies, social development has a vital role in getting the most from connectivity investments.

The study shows that even the world’s best connected countries, such as the United States and Sweden, are not exploiting communications technologies to their fullest potential. With room for improvement on multiple measures of connectivity, we believe the worldwide gain from improving connectivity could be significantly higher.

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