Azerbaijan, Baku, April 14 / Trend H. Veliyev /
Azerbaijan ranked 33rd in the ranking of the state readiness to use ICT, the World Economic Forum (WEF) report says.
The next survey of the WEF - Networked Readiness Index covers 2010-2011. The WEF has assessed 138 countries for active use of information technology.
Azerbaijan ranks 70th on the "Networked Readiness Index" in the world scoring 3.8 points.
In the ranking Azerbaijan is ahead of Russia (77th), Ukraine (90), Moldova (97), Georgia (98), Armenia (109), Tajikistan (112) and Kyrgyzstan (116).
In the ranking Azerbaijan is not ahead of only CIS countries, but also countries such as Turkey (71), Pakistan (88), Iran (101) and Mexico (78).
This rating is compiled on the basis of dozens of parameters, unified into three basic groups: the enabling environment for the availability of technology, availability of ICT use, the level of ICT use.
The preparation of the report is aimed at defining factors influencing the development of Internet networks, analyzing the role of regulating factors and business infrastructure in the development of IT. The report also reflects the pace of overall development of countries and potential competitiveness.
Azerbaijan ranked 36th on the level of the government priority of ICT, while 35th on government procurement of advanced technologies.
Azerbaijan ranked 42nd in terms of government attention to the ICT sector in terms of future development. In general, Azerbaijan ranks 56th in the world on parameter of the state level of ICT use.
Sustainable growth in the market for information and communication technologies in Azerbaijan is firstly connected with the stability of the economy in the country.
A stable economy in Azerbaijan on the backdrop of changes in financial markets around the world allows to create more favorable conditions for activities in the country. These favorable economic conditions, lack of signs of financial crisis, currency volatility create good opportunities for business success in this regard.