国家间数字鸿沟测评指标体系及实证研究

Empirical Study of Digital Divide Between Countries

从信息通信技术的基础设施、利用程度、信息意识和经济环境4个维度,构造了一套包含13个二级指标的国家间数字鸿沟测评指标体系,选取包括中国在内的12个国家为样本进行实证研究。结果表明,中国在实证的样本国家中信息化水平最低,与其他国家间的数字鸿沟显著;基础设施水平与其他国家差距最大,人均信息和通讯技术支出明显少于其他国家。本研究为测度国家间数字鸿沟提供科学的指标体系,为政府相关部门制定缩小数字鸿沟的政策措施提供研究支持。

To measure digital divide between countries, this paper establishes an index sys- tem, which includes 13 indexes in four dimensions, internet dissemination, information talent, economic guarantee, and infrastructure of information technology. Twelve countries are selected for the empirical study. The result indicates that China falls behind. A gap exists in the informa- tion infrastructure, and therefore more money should be spent in this aspect. This study provides a technical support for narrowing the digital divide.