Countries with virtual govt serviCes

List of the top 10 economies making the most of the digital age

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Finland tops the rankings for the second consecutive year with more than 90 per cent of its population using the Internet and high levels of innovation.

2

singapore remains in second place supported by a government with a clear digital strategy which offers an ICT infrastructure and the best online services and highest-quality education systems in the world.

3

sweden stays in third place, reflecting its world-class yet affordable digital infrastructure and stable pro-business environment.

4

the netherlands This service-based economy has quickly and skillfully recognized the importance of ICTs. Nearly everyone able to access a computer and home internet connection, and a large number of government services available online.

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norway Digital uptake is almost universal among Norway’s population: 95 per cent are internet users and more than 90 per cent have access to a personal computer and internet connection at home.

6

switzerland benefits from an excellent, if expensive, ICT infrastructure and a strong education system that provides the necessary skills to create a knowledge-based, technology-rich economy.

7

the united states has already strong business and innovation environment and ICT infrastructure, notably in terms of wider access to international Internet bandwidth.

8

hong Kong has been driven by improvements in conditions for innovation and entrepreneurship, better skills training and increased use by both business and government.

9

the united Kingdom was early in recognizing the importance of ICTs, especially to innovation and competitiveness, and as a result has become highly digitized, with a thriving e-commerce environment.

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south Korea has based its economic success largely on the ICT industry, Korea’s government ranks first in the world in terms of online services.