Does Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Foster Economic Growth of ASEAN5 +3 Countries?

Abstract

Contribution/Originality: Empirical studies on the nexus between ICT development and economic growth offer inconclusive evidence of the relationship; hence, the results of this study enrich the literature of IT-led development specifically in the context of ASEAN countries. This study also aims to address the gap in empirical evidence with regards to ICT development and economic advancements in the context of ASEAN nations plus the three advanced countries namely China, South Korea and Japan.