ICT SECTOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY - Botswana

ICT SECTOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY
Presenter:KetsoMakhumaloStatistics Botswana
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OUTLINE
Definition of the ICTICT contribution to GDPICT contribution to employmentChallengesConclusion
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Classification of Productiveactivities
International StandardIndustrial ClassificationofEconomicActivities (ISIC)Classifies a units/establishments accordingto the type ofproductionin whichthere are engagedUnits engaged primarily in the same or similar kinds of productive activity are grouped together to form anindustryIndividual categories of ISIC have been aggregated into 21 section
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ICTcomprises of the following activities;
PublishingMotion picture, Video and televisionprogrammesoundrecording and music publishingProgramming andbroadcastingTelecommunicationComputer programming, consultancy and related activitiesInformationservice
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IT Contribution to GDP
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ICT Contribution to Formal employment
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Challenge
Non-response
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Conclusion
ICT contributes to the economyContribution grown over yearsEmployment contribution is lower
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