Wednesday, May 16, 2012

ITU's Broadband Commission Studies Impact of Broadband Growth on Economies

"ITU's Broadband Commission Studies Impact of Broadband Growth on Economies." Cellular-News, May 15, 2012.

From the article: "The Broadband Commission for Digital Development, in partnership with ITU, has today released its first country case studies looking in-depth at the state of broadband development in four economies and examining links between broadband and the UN Millennium Development Goals.

The case studies, which cover Macedonia, Panama, the Philippines, and Romania, look at the effect of broadband connectivity on economic growth and access to basic services like education and health. They offer regulatory guidance and best practices, showcasing success stories and lessons learned." Read more

See also 
Case studies on broadband and MDGs, a report prepared by the The Broadband Commission for Digital Development, in partnership with ITU- BDT, 2012.