The impact of digital technology on economic growth and social development in developing countries
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- 10.2991/978-94-6463-344-3_72How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- digital technology; developing countries; economic growth; social development; technological divide
- Abstract
The impact of digital technology on economic growth and social development in developing countries is an important research field. This article first introduces the definition and scope of digital technology, and then analyzes the current situation of digital technology popularization in developing countries. Next, this article explores the impact of digital technology on economic growth and social development in developing countries, including the driving role of e-commerce and digital payments, the application of digital technology in education, the application of digital technology in cultural and entertainment fields, and the integration of social services and digital technology. Finally, this article proposes the challenges and countermeasures faced by digital technology, including the digital divide and inclusive development, data privacy and information security, etc. In the future, digital technology will continue to play an important role and make greater contributions to the economic and social development of developing countries.
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TY - CONF AU - Yabo Cui PY - 2024 DA - 2024/01/10 TI - The impact of digital technology on economic growth and social development in developing countries BT - Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 659 EP - 667 SN - 2352-5428 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-344-3_72 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-344-3_72 ID - Cui2024 ER -