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Democracy, information, and communication technology infrastructure and environmental quality
1Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|September 15, 2023
Summary
Democracy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure both improve environmental quality. Their combined effect is synergistic, meaning they enhance each other
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Political Science
- Technology Studies
Background:
- Environmental degradation is a critical global issue.
- Existing research highlights the impact of democracy and ICT on environmental quality, but their combined effects are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the individual and synergistic effects of democracy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure on environmental quality.
- To analyze how democracy and ICT interact to influence environmental outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a system generalized method of moments (GMM) estimator.
- Assessed a panel dataset comprising 152 countries from 2003 to 2019.
Main Results:
- Both advancements in democracy and ICT infrastructure significantly enhance environmental quality.
- An improved ICT infrastructure amplifies the positive environmental impact of democratic practices, and vice versa.
- Insufficient ICT infrastructure negates the environmental benefits of democracy, while weak democratic foundations diminish ICT's environmental advantages.
Conclusions:
- A synergistic relationship exists between democracy and ICT infrastructure for promoting sustainable environmental progress.
- Policy interventions should consider the combined role of democratic governance and ICT development for effective environmental management.
Keywords:
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