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Conference Paper 5: ICT As a Driver for Green Economic Growth in the MENA Area

FEMConfPaper5-2024 | August 2024

Title

« Conference Paper 5: ICT As a Driver for Green Economic Growth in the MENA Area »

By

Anna M. Ferragina, Department of Economics and Statistics, Università degli Studi di Salerno Centre for Economic and Labour Policy Evaluation (CELPE), Università degli Studi di Salerno; Stefano Iandolo, Department of Economics and Statistics, Università degli Studi di Salerno Centre for Economic and Labour Policy Evaluation (CELPE), Università degli Studi di Salerno; Ivan Sergio, Department of Economics and Statistics, Università degli Studi di Salerno Centre for Economic and Labour Policy Evaluation (CELPE), Università degli Studi di Salerno; and Erol Taymaz, METU, Middle East Technical University

Contributeurs

Note :

This paper was submitted and accepted for presentation at the FEMISE 2023 Annual Conference, “Shifting Paradigms: Opportunities for a Deeper EU-Mediterranean Integration in a Changing World,” Barcelona, Spain, 27-29 September 2023 under the theme: A better integrated Euro-Mediterranean region. The paper was evaluated and peer reviewed by experts, whose contributions are greatly appreciated. The revised version was accepted for publication under the FEMISE Conference Paper series. The opinions and content of this document are the sole responsibility of the authors and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the FEMISE, the IEMed or the AECID.

Summary :

This study investigates the relationship between Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and environmental sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through the analysis encompassing various dimensions of ICT adoption and energy utilization, our findings offer crucial insights into the potential impact of technological advancements on carbon emissions and energy conservation. The results reveal peculiar patterns, emphasizing the pivotal role of ICTs in increasing energy efficiency, and mitigating environmental impact. Alternative energy sources show promise for emissions reduction, highlighting the importance of sustainable energy technologies. Furthermore, the multifaceted nature of these relationships underscores the need for context-specific policies and interventions. This research provides a foundation for further exploration and policy formulation towards a sustainable and technologically driven future for the MENA region.

 

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