Decomposing the Persistent and Transitory Effect of Information and Communication Technology on Environmental Impacts Assessment in Africa: Evidence from Mundlak Specification

This study examines the persistent and transitory effects of information communication technology (ICT) on environmental impact assessment in Africa. The applied advanced econometrics is based both Mundlak Hausman–Taylor methodology for correcting endogeneity feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) method to identify any potential cross-panel correlation. empirical evidence suggests that an increase ICT (Internet penetration) has a positive effect environment. On contrary, negative implies temporary change usage increases carbon emissions, whereas use can reduce emissions long run. In addition, this identified mediums through which affect environment, such as energy consumption. Therefore, recommends continuous investment infrastructure education importance practicing environmentally sustainable practices. Similarly, conservation critical because Internet appears indirectly by increasing overall productivity economy, may subsequently degrade