Analysis of ICT Development in the Baltic Sea Region States

Economic Science for Rural Development: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference. Nr.23 2010
Anatolijs Zabašta, Peteris Rivža

The paper contains the characteristics and analysis of degree of acquisition of information and communication technology in Baltic Sea region states. Networked readiness index is applied in the purpose to compare ICT development in seven countries and to evaluate achievements and weaknesses. Regression analysis is applied to prove connection between degree of development ICT and growth of GDP per capita as well as the country’s competitiveness rank. Particular attention is devoted to problem areas of ICT application in Latvia. The paper provides recommendations on behalf of improvement of situation in Latvia mostly in the government policy regarding promotion, prioritisation and vision of the future of ICT.

Keywords
Information technology, Networked readiness index, broadband, online public services, competitiveness
Hyperlink
http://llufb.llu.lv/conference/economic_science_rural/2010/ESRD_2010_23.pdf

Zabašta, A., Rivža, P. Analysis of ICT Development in the Baltic Sea Region States. In: Economic Science for Rural Development: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference. Nr.23, Latvia, Jelgava, 22-23 April, 2010. Jelgava: LLU, 2010, pp.37-44. ISBN 978-9984-9997-3-9. ISSN 1691-3078.

Publication language
English (en)