The Use of Digitalization (ICTs) in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Q2 Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies Pub Date : 2022-01-10 DOI:10.1177/09749101211067295

S. Vyas-Doorgapersad

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Abstract

The article examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). This link is conceptually and contextually analyzed in the global context whereby scholarly opinions and research works are discussed to substantiate the role that ICT can play in achieving SDGs. The article further examines the link in South Africa, using the country as a locus of the study. The article aims to find answers to the following research questions: How is ICT linked to all 17 SDGs? To what extent this link may accelerate SDGs’ implementation? What is the impact of ICT on accelerating SDGs? What are the challenges hampering the efficient utilization of ICT for SDGs’ implementation? The article uses a qualitative approach with desktop analysis to draw significant information. In addition, unobtrusive methods were applied, such as conceptual analysis and document analysis, to draw conclusions based on the findings. The findings confirm that despite ICT policies and infrastructure, the use and impact of ICT on SDGs is not always high. The article suggests that improvements are required at policy, institutional, department and individual levels. The suggestions can be applicable globally, based on the technological advancement and socio-economic development in country-specific contexts.

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利用数字化实现可持续发展目标

本文探讨了信息和通信技术在实现可持续发展目标中的应用。这一联系在全球背景下进行了概念和背景分析，讨论了学术观点和研究工作，以证实信息和通信技术在实现可持续发展目标中可以发挥的作用。这篇文章以南非为研究中心，进一步探讨了这种联系。这篇文章旨在找到以下研究问题的答案：信息和通信技术如何与所有17个可持续发展目标联系在一起？这种联系可以在多大程度上加速可持续发展目标的实施？信息和通信技术对加速实现可持续发展目标有何影响？阻碍有效利用信息和通信技术实现可持续发展目标的挑战是什么？这篇文章使用了定性方法和桌面分析来获取重要信息。此外，还采用了概念分析和文件分析等不引人注目的方法，根据调查结果得出结论。研究结果证实，尽管有信通技术政策和基础设施，但信通技术的使用和对可持续发展目标的影响并不总是很高。文章指出，需要在政策、机构、部门和个人层面进行改进。这些建议可以根据具体国家的技术进步和社会经济发展情况在全球范围内适用。

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Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)

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2.70

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期刊介绍： Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies is a peer-reviewed journal. The aim of the journal is to provide an international platform for knowledge sharing, discussion and networking on the various aspects related to emerging market economies through publications of original research. It aims to make available basic reference material for policy-makers, business executives and researchers interested in issues of fundamental importance to the economic prospects and performance of emerging market economies. The topics for discussion are related to the following general categories: D. Microeconomics E. Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics F. International Economics G. Financial Economics H. Public Economics I. Health, Education, and Welfare J. Labor and Demographic Economics L. Industrial Organization O. Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth Q. Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics • Environmental and Ecological Economics R. Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics Additionally, the journal would be most interested to publish topics related to Global Financial Crisis and the Impact on Emerging Market Economies Economic Development and Inclusive Growth Climate Change and Energy Infrastructure Development and Public Private Partnerships Capital Flows to and from Emerging Market Economies Regional Cooperation Trade and Investment and Development of National and Regional Financial Markets The Belt and Road Initiative.