Leveraging ict and mobile connectivity for economic growth: an empirical study on the role of internet usage and corruption control

Abstract

In today's interconnected world, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), including the internet, cloud
computing, artificial intelligence, mobile phones, and social media, are integral to almost every sector. These technologies
significantly impact economic development by enhancing productivity, improving transparency, and fostering innovation.
This study focuses on analysing data from eight diverse countries—Brazil, Canada, China, France, South Korea, Turkey,
the USA, and Uzbekistan—over a 13-year period (2008–2020). The research explores the relationships between ICT
service exports, mobile cellular subscriptions, adjusted net national income per capita, internet usage by individuals, and
the Control of Corruption: Percentile Rank. The data, sourced from the World Bank Open Data, was refined using STATA
17 software to ensure precision and suitability for analysis. Employing robust analytical methods such as panel data
models, Pearson Correlation analysis, Fixed Effect regression, Random Effect regression, Logarithmic transformation,
the Hausman test, and ANCOVA, the study identifies significant connections between corruption control, ICT exports, and
internet usage. Findings underscore the transformative role of ICT in raising average income per capita, driving economic
growth, and enhancing governance through improved corruption control.
By investing in ICT infrastructure and promoting digital inclusion, countries can unlock substantial economic and social
benefits.