The Connectivity Scorecard measures the availability of Information and Communications technologies, and the extent to which people, governments and enterprises put these technologies to economically productive use.
The updated and expanded second version of the global ICT index is now available, which analyzes the impact of ICT investments on 50 countries from all parts of the world.
Like the previous version, Connectivity Scorecard 2009 was commissioned by Nokia Siemens Networks and created by Leonard Waverman, Fellow of the London Business School, and the economic consulting firm LECG.
Connectivity Scorecard 2009 shows ICT development can be the key tool in turning round faltering economies and calls on governments to stimulate return to growth with investment in the infrastructure for the 21st century.
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.