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September 10, 2025Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bridging the Digital Divide or Widening the Gap? Internet Penetration and Economic Growth in 85 Developing Countries

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MBMuhammad Azhar BhattiRIRuqayya IbraheemAHAltaf Hussain

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Overview

Analysis reveals that internet penetration negatively impacts economic growth in developing countries, suggesting the need for larger systemic investments.

Key Points

  • Internet penetration negatively correlates with economic growth in 85 developing countries from 2001 to 2023.
  • The analysis shows that greater digital access does not automatically lead to positive economic outcomes.
  • Emphasizing human capital and institutional quality is crucial for maximizing the benefits of internet access.
  • Policymakers need to focus on integrated development strategies beyond just improving digital infrastructure.

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Bhatti et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1dda954b1d3bfb60fcc3fhttps://doi.org/10.52131/pjhss.2024.v12i4.2476
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