Analysis and Comparison of Digital Societies in Selected Countries

Abstract

The thesis analyses and compares digital societies in selected countries from 2017 to 2022 year end. It highlights how these digital societies performed based on certain dimensions and indicators during the pre-covid, covid, and post covid era. The secondary data used were obtained from Digital Economy and Society Index covering a period of six years from 2017 to 2022. The results of the analysis reveal significant differences in the level of digitalization and the extent of digital infrastructure development, as well as differences in the policies and strategies employed by governments and businesses to promote the adoption of digital technologies. The thesis also highlights the importance of considering cultural, economic, and political contexts in building digital societies, and offers insights and recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to promote the growth and sustainability of digital societies.