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报告摘要

Summary of The Little Data Book on Information and Communication Technology 2008

Core Content

The Little Data Book on Information and Communication Technology 2008 provides a comprehensive overview of the development and performance of the ICT sector across 209 countries from 2000 to 2006. It includes data on economic and social context, sector structure, performance, access, quality, affordability, institutional efficiency, and applications. The book highlights the transformative impact of ICT on economic growth, productivity, and social services, especially in developing countries.

Main Views

ICT Revolution in Developing Countries: Over the past decade, developing countries have experienced significant growth in ICT, with increased competition among telecom operators leading to higher investment, network expansion, and declining prices.
Global Reach: More than half of the world's population now has access to communication networks, and this number is increasing.
Economic Impact: ICT investment contributes to economic growth and productivity across all income levels. It is a vital source of revenue and investment, particularly in low-income countries.
Social Impact: ICT has improved communication and access to health and education services, enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Key Information

Regional Tables

East Asia and Pacific:
- Population: 6,077 (2000) to 6,538 (2006) million
- Urban population: 47% (2000) to 49%
- GNI per capita: $5,252 (2000) to $7,448 (2006)
- GDP growth: 3.2% (1995–2000) to 3.0% (2000–2006)
- Adult literacy rate: 82% (2006)
- Gross enrollment: 64% (2000) to 68%
Europe and Central Asia:
- Population: 1,804 (2000) to 1,899 (2006) million
- Urban population: 37% (2000) to 42%
- GNI per capita: $908 (2000) to $1,856 (2006)
- GDP growth: 6.0% (1995–2000) to 8.6% (2000–2006)
- Adult literacy rate: 91% (2006)
- Gross enrollment: 66% (2000) to 69%
Latin America and the Caribbean:
- Population: 460 (2000) to 556 (2006) million
- Urban population: 75% (2000) to 78%
- GNI per capita: $3,766 (2000) to $4,785 (2006)
- GDP growth: 3.0% (1995–2000) to 3.1% (2000–2006)
- Adult literacy rate: 90% (2006)
- Gross enrollment: 79% (2000) to 81%
Middle East and North Africa:
- Population: 279 (2000) to 311 (2006) million
- Urban population: 56% (2000) to 57%
- GNI per capita: $1,684 (2000) to $2,507 (2006)
- GDP growth: 4.5% (1995–2000) to 4.2% (2000–2006)
- Adult literacy rate: 73% (2006)
- Gross enrollment: 62% (2000) to 70%
Sub-Saharan Africa:
- Population: 1,359 (2000) to 1,499 (2006) million
- Urban population: 27% (2000) to 29%
- GNI per capita: $443 (2000) to $768 (2006)
- GDP growth: 5.4% (1995–2000) to 7.0% (2000–2006)
- Adult literacy rate: 58% (2006)
- Gross enrollment: 53% (2000) to 60%

Sector Structure

Most countries have a separate telecommunications regulator.
The main fixed-line telephone operator status varies by country.
Level of competition ranges from monopoly to partial competition.
International long distance, mobile telephone, and internet service are key components of the sector.
Government prioritization of the sector is rated on a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest.

Sector Performance

Access:
- Telephone mainlines: 16.1 (2000) to 19.5 (2006) per 100 people
- International voice traffic: 38 (2000) to 6 (2006) minutes per person
- Mobile telephone subscribers: 12.2 (2000) to 40.0 (2006) per 100 people
- Internet users: 6.5 (2000) to 21.4 (2006) per 100 people
- Personal computers: 8.0 (2000) to 10.6 (2006) per 100 people
- Households with a television set: 79% (2000) to 83% (2006)
Quality:
- Telephone faults: 25.0 (2000) to 23.5 (2006) per 100 mainlines
- Broadband subscribers: 0.36 (2000) to 5.46 (2006) per 100 people
- International Internet bandwidth: 102 (2000) to 529 (2006) bits per person
Affordability:
- Price basket for residential fixed line: $10.2 (2000) to $10.0 (2006) per month
- Price basket for mobile telephone service: $10.4 (2000) to $10.0 (2006) per month
- Price basket for Internet service: $12.1 (2000) to $12.2 (2006) per month
- Price of call to the United States: $3.01 (2000) to $1.42 (2006) for 3 minutes
Institutional Efficiency and Sustainability:
- Telecommunications revenue: 2.3% (2000) to 2.9% (2006) of GDP
- Telephone subscribers per employee: 157 (2000) to 572 (2006)
- Telecommunications investment: 26.8% (2000) to 18.5% (2006) of revenue
Applications:
- Sector expenditure: 7.3% (2000) to 6.7% (2006) of GDP
- E-government readiness index: 0.47 (2000) to 0.43 (2006)
- Secure Internet servers: 21.8 (2000) to 94.1 (2006) per million people

Income Group Tables

Low Income:
- GNI per capita: $905 or less in 2006
- Economic and social context: Data varies by region, showing growth in population, urbanization, and GNI.
Middle Income:
- GNI per capita: $905 to $11,116
- Lower-middle and upper-middle-income economies are distinguished by a GNI per capita of $3,595.
High Income:
- GNI per capita: $11,116 or more
Euro Area:
- Includes countries that have adopted the euro as their currency.