Evidence from Asia-Pacific Countries
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The traditional societies are realising the relevance of knowledge in everyday life, and due to which are getting converted into knowledge driven societies. Therefore, knowledge–driven societies are giving rise to knowledge–driven economies. This is a global phenomenon, hence nations that have less access to knowledge are less privileged whereas nations with better access to knowledge become privileged and advanced. It is now the aim of all the nations whether rich or poor, to minimise or bridge the digital divide by introducing information and communication technologies (ICTs) in different activities. Libraries and public institutions are playing a major role in this initiative. The importance of ICTs as powerful tool for socio-economic development is being widely acknowledged not only by large countries but also ABSTRACT
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