Public-private partnership in in the information and telecommunication technologies sector: relationship with macro- and meso- indicators

Abstract

The article substantiates the importance of stimulating the information and telecommunication technologies development for the economy and considers the experience of using public-private partnership tool for investment in the IT technologies field in Russia and abroad. Conclusions about the specifics and dynamics of implementation of these projects in developing countries of the world have been made. Using regression analysis, the macroeconomic factors influencing the investments volume in the information and telecommunication technologies sector through public-private partnership tool have been identified and, based on a sample of developing countries, the specific sectoral determinants influence on public-private partnership activity has been studied. The conclusions formulated in the article can serve as a practical guide for private investors and government authorities when launching public-private partnership-projects in the information and telecommunication technologies sector.

Keywords

• investments
• public-private partnership
• it-industry
• developing countries
• macroeconomic impact
• industry impact
• ppp-project
• digital infrastructure