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Do Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and financial development contribute to economic diversification? Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Oluwarotimi Ayokunnu Owolabi

    (Covenant University
    Covenant University)

  • Adedayo Oluseun Adedeji

    (Federal University of Agriculture)

  • Busayo Aderounmu

    (Covenant University
    Covenant University)

  • Asa-Ruth Oboko Oku

    (Covenant University)

  • Toun Ogunbiyi

    (Covenant University)

Abstract

This study based on a panel of 37 sub-Saharan Africa countries over the period of 2000–2019 explores the effect of a number of Information and Communications Technology variables namely fixed broad band, fixed line telephone, Information and Communications Technology good imports, internet, mobile, and secure internet servers, and financial development measured by private sector domestic credit to GDP on economic diversification as measured by a computed Herfindahl–Hirschman Index of economic diversification. Model estimation was performed using pooled ordinary least squares regression, panel data fixed effects regression, and generalized method of moments regression. The results from findings indicated that the Information and Communications Technology variables: fixed-line telephone, and ICT imports significantly reduced economic diversification, while internet and mobile were, respectively, insignificant for boosting economic diversification, and fixed broadband and secure internet servers were insignificant in adversely affecting economic diversification. As regards financial development, it was insignificant in boosting economic diversification of sub-Saharan Africa countries. The study recommended amongst others that individuals in sub-Saharan Africa countries should have improved access to Information and Communications Technology infrastructure and governments should ensure adequate provision of quality Information and Communications Technology infrastructure.

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  • Oluwarotimi Ayokunnu Owolabi & Adedayo Oluseun Adedeji & Busayo Aderounmu & Asa-Ruth Oboko Oku & Toun Ogunbiyi, 2023. "Do Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and financial development contribute to economic diversification? Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa," Journal of Economic Structures, Springer;Pan-Pacific Association of Input-Output Studies (PAPAIOS), vol. 12(1), pages 1-18, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jecstr:v:12:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1186_s40008-023-00299-7
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