Description (short summary):

The Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008 is released at a time in which the importance of high bandwidth connectivity for countries' competitiveness, sustained growth, and poverty reduction is widely recognized. Facilitating access and effective use of ICT has increasingly moved to the top of national agendas in most developed and developing economies, while more resources are invested in ICT infrastructure upgrading and development.The Report is the seventh of a series and builds on a long-term partnership between the World Economic Forum and INSEAD, aimed at furthering understanding of networked readiness and its main enablers.

The Report features four thematic parts. Part 1 includes the findings of the Networked Readiness Index (NRI) 2007–2008, together with a number of insightful essays on selected issues of networked readiness, with a specific focus on how it can foster innovation. Topics covered stretch from the link between innovation and ICT to recent trends in innovation (such as Unified Communications) and e-skills and telecommunications regulation in emerging markets.

Part 2 focuses on country/regional case studies showcasing best policies and practices in fostering networked readiness. This year, Singapore, Qatar, and EU cases are analyzed in depth.

Part 3 provides detailed profiles for each of the 127 economies covered in the Report, presenting a comprehensive snapshot of each economy’s current networked readiness status and allowing for international and historical comparison on specific variables or components of the NRI.

Last but not least, Part 4 provides detailed data tables for each of the 68 variables composing the NRI this year, with global rankings.

Number of pages:
Executive Summary: 7
Main Chapter: 20
Networked Readiness Index 2007-2008 Rankings: 20

Previous editions:
Global Information Technology Report 2006-2007

Description of license: © 2008 World Economic Forum

Nature of documentation: Independent reports and studies