Title: Digital divide in Europe: assessing and comparing the e-readiness of a developed and an emerging economy in the Nordic region

Authors: Princely Ifinedo, Reggie Davidrajuh

Addresses: Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, P. O. Box 35, Mattilanniemi, Building Agora, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. ' School of Science and Technology, Stavanger University College, P. O. Box 2557, Ullandhaug, N-4091 Stavanger, Norway

Abstract: This paper discusses the digital divide in the Nordic region of Europe by comparing the e-readiness of Norway and Estonia. The e-readiness of both countries is above the average score; Norway, however, is better than Estonia. In general, e-readiness was used solely to quantify any divide for both countries.

Keywords: digital divide; e-readiness; networked economy; Norway; Estonia; Nordic region; ICT infrastructure; information technology; communications; developed economy; developing countries; transition economies.

DOI: 10.1504/EG.2005.007090

Electronic Government, an International Journal, 2005 Vol.2 No.2, pp.111 - 133

Published online: 26 May 2005 *

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