أثر تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات على أهداف التنمية المستدامة ومقارنة ذلك في العالم العربي

Abstract EN

The united nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs) and associated targets will stimulate action until 2030 in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet.

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) form the backbone of today's digital economy and have enormous potential to fast forward progress on the SDGs and improve people's lives in fundamental ways.

the ICT indicators including fixed-telephone subscriptions, mobile-cellular telephone subscriptions, active mobile-broadband subscriptions, fixed broadband subscriptions, households with a computer, households with internet access at home, and individuals using the internet.

this paper includes the study of ICT indicators and their impact on supporting sustainable development, and the study of the development of ICT in the world and comparing it with the Arab world.

the study found that the Arab world is witnessing a great development in ICTs and if properly employed, it will be a key supporter of sustainable development.