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Using data from the United Nations’ SDG Data Hub, Social Sector Network has decided to help you broaden your understanding of global internet connectivity trends. In this brief analysis, we will explore relationships among internet usage, broadband connections, and development assistance around the world.
Internet Connectivity Data Sources
Here are the data sets we use in our analysis:
- https://unstats-undesa.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/indicator-17.6.2-fixed-internet-broadband-subscriptions-per-100-inhabitants-1
- https://unstats-undesa.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/indicator-17.9.1-dollar-value-of-financial-and-technical-assistance-including-through-north-south-south-south-and-triangular-cooperation-disbursed-to-developing-countries
- https://unstats-undesa.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/indicator-17.8.1-proportion-of-individuals-using-the-internet?geometry=-65.566%2C-52.767%2C294.434%2C51.764
Each data point that we use is a mean value from 2011-2015 that corresponds with a specific country.
Data Visualizations – Global Internet Connectivity
The Effect of Broadband Connections on the Proportion of People Using the Internet
This graph shows the relationship between broadband connections and the proportion of inhabitants using the internet within various countries. The key takeaway from this graph is that people are often using the internet without broadband connections, especially in developing countries.
The Effect of Development Assistance on the Proportion of People Using the Internet
This graph shows the relationship between the development assistance that a country receives and the proportion of its inhabitants using the internet.
The Effect of Development Assistance on Broadband Connections
This graph shows the relationship between the development assistance that a country receives and the number of broadband connections within the country.
Orthogonal Impulse Response from Broadband Connections
This graph indicates that an increase in a country’s development assistance received or internet usage will potentially be correlated with a future decrease in broadband connections.
Orthogonal Impulse Response from the Proportion of People Using the Internet
This graph indicates that an increase in a country’s development assistance received will potentially be correlated with a future increase in the proportion of inhabitants using the internet.
Global Internet Connectivity Implications
- The global population is largely accessing the internet without broadband infrastructure. Developing countries are often skipping over broadband infrastructure creation in favor of alternative internet delivery methods.
- Development assistance is unlikely to generate contracts for broadband infrastructure companies. Alternatively, mobile and satellite internet companies are well-positioned to win contracts funded by development assistance.
- Countries or regions lacking broadband connections may experience slower internet speeds and less reliable connections. This could impact productivity, investment capacity, GDP growth, etc.
If you have more questions on global internet connectivity or the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, please reach out to Social Sector Network:
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