The purpose of this paper is three-fold:
- To identify the characteristics and political options of a country, that would affect the success of its ICT adoption.
- To identify clusters of nations upon the international ICT indices and GNI per capita
- To provide an overall guideline that incorporates these nations toward developing higher ICT indices.
[...] This paper shows income level and social background can play very important roles in
country´s ICT development. Within Asian region, South Korea represents the developed
group, China and Vietnam characterize the developing group. China and Vietnam have
similar political structure but the first is much bigger than the latter. Therefore, ICT
implementation is different between these 2 countries. This paper is organized as follow, first,
short overviews of ICT development as well as the advantages of ICT. Second, 3 countries
(South Korea, China and Vietnam) are described in details in both national characteristics and
ICT performance. In this section, the ICT industry and development of each country are
analyzed in terms of what they have done to adopt ICT as well as how much progress has
been made. In section 4, the information about popular ICT ranking indices are given. The
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three chosen indices are Networked Readiness Index, Digital Economy Ranking and ICT
Development Index. The empirical research of cluster building for 12 selected countries is
presented in Section 5. In the final section, the guidelines for better ICT adoption are
presented. In particularly, Vietnam and China are discussed in more details and their political
recommendation is drawn.
The data used in this paper are mostly from World Bank, Information Technology Union. The
indicators and indexes provided are for 2010 or 2011. Because the crisis from 2007-2009
could affect negatively in the world economy and ICT particularly, GNI per capita and GDP
growth rate of 2010 present relatively better research result.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Networked World
2.1 ICT Development
2.2 Benefits of The ICT
3. ICT Development in South Korea, China and Vietnam
3.1 Economic Dynamics and ICT Development in Vietnam
3.1.1 National Background of Vietnam
3.1.2 ICT Development in Vietnam
3.1.3 SWOT Analysis for Vietnam
3.2 Economic Dynamics and ICT Development in China
3.2.1 National Background of China
3.2.2 ICT Development in China
3.2.3 Drivers of Development and Market Challenges
3.3 Economic Dynamic and ICT Development in South Korea
3.3.1 Economic Dynamic of South Korea
3.3.2 ICT Infrastructure of South Korea
3.3.3 ICT Industry of South Korea
3.3.4 Policies in ICT development of South Korea
3.4 Comparison Between South Korea, China and Vietnam
4. ICT Performance Measurement Indexes
4.1 Digital Economy Rankings
4.1.1 Introduction to Digital Economy Rankings
4.1.2 Calculation Method
4.1.3 Digital Economy Index 2010
4.1.4 Critical Evaluation
4.2 Networked Readiness Index
4.2.1 Introduction to Networked Readiness Index
4.2.2 Networked Readiness Index 2010-2011
4.2.3 Critical Evaluation
4.3 ICT Development Index
4.3.1 Introduction to ICT Development Index
4.3.2 ICT Development Index 2010
4.3.3 Critical evaluation
5. ICT Development in Selected Asia Countries
5.1 Cluster Building
5.1.1 Countries Classification According to Southeast Asia Competitive Initiative
5.1.2 Countries Classification According to the World Bank
5.1.3 Countries Classification According to Author Based on ICT Development
5.2 Correlation Analysis
6. Political Options
6.1 Steps for Accelerating E-economy
6.2 General Lessons for Developing Countries
6.2.1 Computer and Internet User Penetration Discrepancy
6.2.2 Networking of ASEAN
6.2.3 Learning from Successful Countries
6.3 Policy Recommendations for Vietnam
6.4 Policy Recommendations for China
7. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Themes
This thesis examines the relationship between ICT development and national economic strategies by analyzing the progress of South Korea, China, and Vietnam. The primary research objective is to identify how specific national characteristics and political options influence successful ICT adoption and to cluster these nations based on international indices to provide actionable guidelines for emerging economies.
- Comparison of ICT development paths in developed vs. developing Asian nations.
- Assessment of international ICT performance measurement indices (IDI, NRI, DER).
- Cluster analysis of 12 Asian countries based on socio-economic and ICT indicators.
- Evaluation of governmental policies regarding infrastructure, education, and innovation.
- Identification of best practices for policy makers in developing economies.
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3.1.2 ICT Development in Vietnam
This section presents an analysis of the current situation of ICT in Vietnam and the position of Vietnam in the global ICT and software services industry. Vietnam’s entry in this increasingly competitive sector is built on investments from government and multilateral organizations. With its strength in a cost effective workforce, improving infrastructure, linkages with key markets and an ambitious national vision, the country has attracted investments from international investors. The local presence of industry leaders shows their interest in Vietnam´s market. Multinational firms initiated the ICT outsourcing trend in the early 1990s and since then it has grown steadily. More and more firms particularly in ICT intensive sectors such as financial services in developed economies are searching for the pools of talent in developing countries (e.g. India, Philippines). Vietnam, a socialist country with “China like” aspirations, plays a follower-position as a newer entrant in the global ICT business.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Outlines the scope of ICT development and the study's three-fold purpose, focusing on characteristics, clustering, and policy guidelines.
The Networked World: Discusses the global history of internet and broadband penetration while comparing the development gap between nations.
ICT Development in South Korea, China and Vietnam: Analyzes the macroeconomic and ICT-specific indicators for three representative Asian economies, including SWOT analyses and governmental policies.
ICT Performance Measurement Indexes: Details three major metrics (DER, NRI, IDI) used to evaluate national ICT readiness and performance.
ICT Development in Selected Asia Countries: Provides a comparative cluster analysis of 12 Asian nations and investigates the correlation between GNI per capita and ICT development.
Political Options: Offers policy recommendations based on the findings, including strategies for infrastructure, education, and international cooperation.
Conclusion: Synthesizes the main findings regarding the strong correlation between national income levels and ICT success.
Keywords
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), E-readiness, ICT Development Index (IDI), Networked Readiness Index (NRI), Digital Economy Rankings, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Broadband Infrastructure, Outsourcing, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), E-government, Cluster Analysis, Economic Development, Policy Strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this Master-Thesis?
The work focuses on the networked world and national ICT development strategies specifically for selected East Asian countries, analyzing how they adopt and integrate technology into their economies.
Which countries are the primary subjects of the study?
The study provides a detailed, comparative analysis of three representative countries: South Korea (as a developed model), and China and Vietnam (as developing models).
What is the primary research goal?
The main goals are to identify the characteristics and political options that influence successful ICT adoption, to cluster nations based on global indices, and to provide actionable guidelines for emerging economies to improve their ICT status.
What scientific methodology is utilized?
The author employs a comparative analysis of macroeconomic and ICT-specific indicators, cluster building of 12 Asian countries, and a correlation analysis between ICT indices and GNI per capita.
What is discussed in the main body of the paper?
The main body covers the history of global ICT trends, detailed country-specific analyses (Vietnam, China, South Korea), an evaluation of ICT performance measurement indices, and a cluster analysis based on affordability and infrastructure.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
The paper is best defined by terms such as ICT strategy, digital economy, e-government, cluster analysis, broadband infrastructure, and comparative economic policy in Asia.
Why is the case of South Korea highlighted?
South Korea is presented as a "global ICT powerhouse." The study highlights its successful government-driven initiatives, such as the "Informatization Master Plan," which moved the country from a developing nation to a leader in high-speed connectivity.
What are the specific recommendations for Vietnam?
Recommendations include improving the workforce's soft skills and English proficiency, establishing better intellectual property rights protection, and fostering deeper public-private partnerships to make the country more attractive for high-end software outsourcing.
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- Thi Luc Hoa Pham (Autor:in), 2013, Networked World and National ICT Development Strategies for Selected East Asian Countries, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/215140
