Global IT report highlights digital divide

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New York – Despite efforts in the past decade to improve information and communications technologies (ICT) infrastructure in developing economies, there remains a new digital divide in how countries harness ICT to deliver competitiveness and well-being, according to the 12th edition of The Global Information Technology Report, released today by the World Economic Forum.
Global Information Technology Report 2013 finds most developing economies are still failing to create the conditions necessary to close the ICT-related competitiveness gap with advanced economies.
Finland, Singapore, Sweden lead the Networked Readiness Index. The US, ranked 9th and benefits from strong ICT infrastructure and innovation but is hindered by its political and regulatory environment.
BRICS economies must address weaknesses in their digital and innovation ecosystems to ensure sustained productivity gains and future growth.
For the full report visit: http://www.weforum.org/reports/global-information-technology-report-2013

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