ICT

Information technology (IT) has been advancing remarkably in developed countries. Applicable in the administrative, social and economic fields, IT has been used to computerize central government operations (e-governance), educate via the Internet (e-learning) and facilitate digital trade and commerce (e-commerce). In developed countries, IT also has the potential to increase efficiency in economic and social systems, raise productivity, enhance lifestyle quality and improve services for its citizens.

Many developing countries, however, have yet to reap the benefits of IT. Disparity in IT resources between countries has led to a "digital divide," which in turn has worsened economic differences.