The Control Effect of Economic Growth on the Relationship Between Information Communication Technology and Poverty Reduction in Kenya
- Country : Kenya
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Keywords : information and communication technology, poverty reduction, gross domestic product, mobile phone usage, human development index
Abstract
This study sought to examine the role of ICT in poverty reduction in the Kenyan economy. The study was quantitative in nature and used Ordinary Least Squares Regression technique. Data from International Telecommunication Union, UNDP and World Bank from 1992-2020 were used in the study. ICT was measured using mobile phone subscriptions while poverty was measured using HDI. The findings were that ICT had a positive impact on poverty reduction and this affirms the assertion that ICT is useful for poverty reduction. When economic growth was introduced as a control variable it was found that only economic growth had a significant effect on poverty reduction while ICT became insignificant in influencing poverty reduction. In terms of policy recommendation, it was suggested that the Kenyan government should ensure that sound and robust ICT policies are crafted that promote an increase in the usage of ICT as well as enabling both the private and public sector companies to take part in all economic activities that enhances ICT usage and ultimately improve the living standards of people of Kenya.
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