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Global Information Technology Report 2015

  • Report Highlights
  • Networked Readiness Index
  • Networked Readiness Dataset (xls)
  • Blogs and Opinions
  • Infographics and Shareables
  • Press Releases
  • [ — Divider — ]
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Foreword – John Chambers (Cisco Systems)
  • Foreword – Cesare Mainardi (Strategy&, formerly Booz & Company)
  • Executive Summary
  • Part 1: Leveraging ICTs for Shared Prosperity
    • 1.1 The Networked Readiness Index 2015: Taking the Pulse of the ICT revolution
      • Networked Readiness Framework
      • Structure and Methodology
      • Analysis and Key Findings
      • Country Highlights
      • Conclusions
      • References
      • Appendix: Structure and computation of the Networked Readiness Index 2015
    • 1.2 – ICTs, Income Inequality, and Ensuring Inclusive Growth
    • 1.3 – Understanding Digital Content and Services Ecosystems: The Role of Content and Services in Boosting Internet Adoption
    • 1.4 – ICTs for Inclusive Growth: E-Entrepreneurship on the Open Internet
    • 1.5 – Creating the Next Wave of Economic Growth with Inclusive Internet
    • 1.6 – Developing the Network for Growth and Equality of Opportunity
    • 1.7 – CTs in Schools: Why Focusing Policy and Resources on Educators, not Children, Will Improve Educational Outcomes
    • 1.8 – Big Data Analytics for Inclusive Growth: How Technology Can Help Elevate the Human Condition
    • 1.9 – Connected Healthcare: Extending the Benefits of Growth
    • 1.10 – Designing Technology for Inclusive Growth
    • 1.11 – Digital Inclusion and Economic Development: A Regional Analysis from Brazil
  • Technical Notes and Sources
  • About the Authors
  • Partner Institutes
  • Strategic Partner Acknowledgments
  • [ — Divider — ]
  • Downloads
  • Selected Research
  • Contact Us
Global Information Technology Report 2015 Home
  • Report Home
  • Report Highlights
  • Networked Readiness Index
  • Networked Readiness Dataset (xls)
  • Blogs and Opinions
  • Infographics and Shareables
  • Press Releases
  • [ — Divider — ]
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Foreword – John Chambers (Cisco Systems)
  • Foreword – Cesare Mainardi (Strategy&, formerly Booz & Company)
  • Executive Summary
  • Part 1: Leveraging ICTs for Shared Prosperity
    • 1.1 The Networked Readiness Index 2015: Taking the Pulse of the ICT revolution
      • Networked Readiness Framework
      • Structure and Methodology
      • Analysis and Key Findings
      • Country Highlights
      • Conclusions
      • References
      • Appendix: Structure and computation of the Networked Readiness Index 2015
    • 1.2 – ICTs, Income Inequality, and Ensuring Inclusive Growth
    • 1.3 – Understanding Digital Content and Services Ecosystems: The Role of Content and Services in Boosting Internet Adoption
    • 1.4 – ICTs for Inclusive Growth: E-Entrepreneurship on the Open Internet
    • 1.5 – Creating the Next Wave of Economic Growth with Inclusive Internet
    • 1.6 – Developing the Network for Growth and Equality of Opportunity
    • 1.7 – CTs in Schools: Why Focusing Policy and Resources on Educators, not Children, Will Improve Educational Outcomes
    • 1.8 – Big Data Analytics for Inclusive Growth: How Technology Can Help Elevate the Human Condition
    • 1.9 – Connected Healthcare: Extending the Benefits of Growth
    • 1.10 – Designing Technology for Inclusive Growth
    • 1.11 – Digital Inclusion and Economic Development: A Regional Analysis from Brazil
  • Technical Notes and Sources
  • About the Authors
  • Partner Institutes
  • Strategic Partner Acknowledgments
  • [ — Divider — ]
  • Downloads
  • Selected Research
  • Contact Us

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