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Digital divide reflections on regional development disparities in Türkiye

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  • Gülfiye Özcan Alp
  • Tüzin Baycan

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This paper addresses the ‘Digital Divide' concerning disparities in adopting information and communication technologies (ICTs) at the regional level in Türkiye. Acknowledging the multiscale dimension of the digital divide, two main research questions are addressed: (1) Is there a digital divide between regions in Türkiye? If so, (2) How does the digital divide affect the development disparities in Türkiye? The ICT Development Index (IDI) and Socio-Economic Development Index (SEDI) are utilized together to answer these questions. Results reveal a positive correlation between them and significant discrepancies between Türkiye‘s eastern and western regions. Remarkably, the digitalization gap is narrower than the socio-economic development gap. The findings suggest that while digital technologies have diffused rapidly in Türkiye, their socio-economic benefits have been absorbed more slowly. This study aims to contribute to the literature on the digital divide and information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) at the regional level, providing insights for policymakers to address regional digital inequalities in Türkiye.

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  • Gülfiye Özcan Alp & Tüzin Baycan, 2024. "Digital divide reflections on regional development disparities in Türkiye," Information Technology for Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(4), pages 608-625, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:titdxx:v:30:y:2024:i:4:p:608-625
    DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2024.2303579
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