Harnessing The Internet for Inclusive Development: Evidence from Spatial Panel Data Analysis in Indonesia

Technology utilization is often considered one of the main drivers promoting inclusive development. As a form technology utilization, whether using internet can promote development has been concern for researchers and policymakers. Considering geographical connectivity characteristics, we examine effects penetration on by applying spatial econometric models data from 34 provinces in Indonesia 2015 to 2020. This study reveals that encouraging significantly improves province. However, increase leads decrease neighboring provinces. The digital divide among be attributed this phenomenon. also indicates strong positive correlation Our findings point need policies people's use achieve more benefits development, balance reduce harmful divide, consider aspects when making