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World Development Report 2016: Digital Dividends Summary

Core Content

The World Development Report 2016: Digital Dividends explores the impact of digital technologies on growth, jobs, and public services. It emphasizes the potential of digital tools to drive development, especially for the poor in developing countries. The report analyzes how digital technologies can influence economic growth, social and economic opportunity, and the efficiency of public services. It also identifies the necessary policy reforms in the ICT sector and related areas to maximize the benefits of digital technologies.

Main Findings from the Polls

The report included 11 online polls to engage with the public and understand their views on digital technologies. These polls were conducted between 23 April 2015 and 10 September 2015, with the results collected up to 10 September 2015. The polls covered various aspects of digital technology's impact, including daily life, job opportunities, privacy concerns, and the digital divide.

Summary of Key Poll Results (by 10 September 2015)

• 95% of voters believed that internet access had fundamentally improved their day-to-day lives.
• 78% agreed with Bill Gates that the internet alone is not sufficient to solve economic development problems, while 22% supported Eric Schmidt's view that connectivity can resolve many issues.
• 75% thought governments should subsidize internet access for the poor.
• 82% believed the internet would create new and better job opportunities in the next 10 years.
• 65% felt the internet had increased their ability to influence decision-making by local and national governments.
• 84% were concerned about the commercial use of their private information.
• 80% were concerned about the government use of their private information.
• 11% thought digital technologies would eliminate their current job over the next 10 years.
• 65% believed the internet had made their local or national government more responsive to citizens.
• 67% stated they could not do their job without the internet, 26% thought it would be possible but difficult, and 7% could do their job without it.
• 81% had bought goods or services online in the past year.
• 43% believed the digital divide would disappear over time.

Detailed Poll Insights

Poll 1: Internet and Daily Life

• 2,201 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 95% believed the internet had improved their daily lives.
• The majority saw the internet as a tool for organizing both personal and professional life.
• A small percentage viewed the internet as a luxury or only for entertainment.

Poll 2: Eric Schmidt vs. Bill Gates

• 1,950 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 78% agreed with Bill Gates, while 22% supported Eric Schmidt.
• The polls were translated into Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese to reach a wider audience.
• The results varied slightly across languages, with 78.2% in English and 63.8% in Spanish supporting Bill Gates.

Poll 3: Subsidizing Internet Access for the Poor

• 2,407 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 75% supported the idea of government subsidies for internet access for the poor.
• The percentage of support varied across languages, with 78.8% in Arabic and 63.6% in Chinese.

Poll 4: Internet and Job Opportunities

• 1,884 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 82% believed the internet would create new and better job opportunities in the next decade.

Poll 5: Internet and Influence on Government

• 1,623 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 65% felt the internet had increased their ability to influence government decisions.

Poll 6a: Concern about Commercial Use of Private Information

• 1,239 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 84% were concerned about the commercial use of their private data.

Poll 6b: Concern about Government Use of Private Information

• 1,163 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 80% were concerned about the government's use of their private information.

Poll 7: Digital Technologies and Job Elimination

• 1,227 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 11% thought digital technologies would eliminate their job in the next 10 years.

Poll 8: Internet and Government Responsiveness

• 916 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 65% believed the internet had made their local or national government more responsive.

Poll 9: Internet and Job Dependency

• 1,254 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 67% stated they could not do their job without the internet.

Poll 10: Online Shopping

• 728 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 81% had bought goods or services online in the past year.

Poll 11: Digital Divide

• 750 votes (by 10 September 2015)
• 43% believed the digital divide would disappear over time.

Key Information

• The polls were designed to engage the public and understand their perceptions of digital technologies.
• The internet is widely seen as a transformative tool that improves daily life, creates job opportunities, and increases the ability of citizens to influence government decisions.
• Privacy concerns were significant, with over 80% of voters expressing concern about the use of their private information by both commercial and government entities.
• There was strong support for the idea of subsidizing internet access for the poor.
• The digital divide remains a concern, with many believing it will not disappear entirely, especially within countries.

Conclusion

The World Development Report 2016 highlights the importance of digital technologies in driving development and improving the quality of life for people in developing countries. However, it also underscores the need for complementary reforms in the ICT sector and broader development policies to ensure that the benefits of digital technologies are maximized. The polls reveal a generally positive perception of the internet's impact, but also raise important concerns about privacy, equity, and the need for education and infrastructure to support its full potential.