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SectionIndicatorNameIndicatorDefinitionSourceTopic
ICT Infrastructure and ServicesActive mobile-broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitantsActive mobile-broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants ITU DatabaseInfrastructure
ICT Infrastructure and ServicesFixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants Fixed broadband subscribers divided by population and multiplied by 100 ITU DatabaseInfrastructure
ICT Infrastructure and ServicesFixed broadband Internet tariffs, PPP $/month - ITU DatabaseInfrastructure
ICT Infrastructure and ServicesInternet users (per 100 people) This indicator can include both; estimates and survey data corresponding to the proportion of individuals using the Internet; based on results from national households surveys. The number should reflect the total population of the country; or at least individuals of 5 years and older. If this number is not available (i.e. target population reflects a more limited age group) an estimate for the entire population should be produced. If this is not possible at this stage; the age group reflected in the number (e.g. population aged 10+; population aged 15-74) should be indicated in a note. If no survey data are available at all; please provide an estimate specifying in detail the methodology that has been applied to calculate the estimate. ITU DatabaseInfrastructure
ICT Infrastructure and ServicesMobile-cellular monthly subscription charge, in USDThe monthly subscription charge for mobile cellular service. Due to the variety of plans available in many countries; it is preferable to use the tariff with the cheapest initiation/connection charge. If prepaid services are used (for those countries that have more prepaid than post-paid subscribers); the monthly subscription charge would be zero. If the plan includes free minutes and/or free SMS; this should be put in a note. Taxes should be included. If not included; it should be specified in a note including the applicable tax rate. (in USD) ITU DatabaseInfrastructure
Payment SolutionsCredit card used in the past year (% age 15+) [w2]Denotes the percentage of respondents who report using their own credit card in the past 12 months (% age 15+). [w2: data are available for wave 2]. Global Findex 2014, World BankPayments
Payment SolutionsCredit card (% age 15+) [ts]Denotes the percentage of respondents who report having a credit card (see year-specific definitions for details) (% age 15+). [ts: data are available for multiple waves]. Global Findex 2014, World BankPayments
Payment SolutionsDebit card used in the past year (% age 15+) [w2]Denotes the percentage of respondents who report using their own debit card directly to make a purchase in the past 12 months (% age 15+). [w2: data are available for wave 2] Global Findex 2014, World BankPayments
Payment SolutionsDebit card (% age 15+) [ts]Denotes the percentage of respondents who report having a debit card (see year-specific definitions for details) (% age 15+). [ts: data are available for multiple waves]. Global Findex 2014, World BankPayments
Payment SolutionsUsed an account to make a transaction through a mobile phone (% age 15+) [w2]Denotes the percentage of respondents who report making a transaction with money from their account at a bank or another type of financial institution using a mobile phone in the past 12 months. This can include using a mobile phone to make payments, to make purchases, or to send or receive money (% age 15+). [w2: data are available for wave 2]. Global Findex 2014, World BankPayments
Payment SolutionsMobile account (% age 15+) [w2]Denotes the percentage of respondents who report personally using a mobile phone to pay bills or to send or receive money through a GSM Association (GSMA) Mobile Money for the Unbanked (MMU) service in the past 12 months; or receiving wages, government transfers, or payments for agricultural products through a mobile phone in the past 12 months (% age 15+). [w2: data are available for wave 2]. Global Findex 2014, World BankPayments
Access to Financing% of firms identifying access to finance as a major constraintPercentage of firms identifying access/cost of finance as a "major" or "very severe" obstacle. Enterprise Surveys, World BankAccess to finance
Access to FinancingProportion of loans requiring collateral (%)Loans requiring collateral in order to get the financing. Enterprise Surveys, World BankAccess to finance
Access to FinancingProportion of working capital financed by banks (%)Proportion of the working capital that was financed by bank loans. Enterprise Surveys, World BankAccess to finance
E-Commerce Skills DevelopmentB2B ICT UseIn your country, to what extent do businesses use ICTs for transactions with other businesses? [1 = not at all; 7 = to a great extent] Networked Readiness Index, World Economic ForumEskills
E-Commerce Skills DevelopmentB2C Internet Use In your country, to what extent do businesses use the Internet for selling their goods and services to consumers? [1 = not at all; 7 = to a great extent] Networked Readiness Index, World Economic ForumEskills / ecommerce readiness
E-Commerce Skills DevelopmentPercent of firms using e-mail to interact with clients/suppliersPercentage of firms using email to interact with clients or suppliers. Enterprise Surveys, World BankEskills
E-Commerce Skills DevelopmentFirms technology absorptionIn your country, to what extent do businesses adopt new technology? [1 = not at all; 7 = adopt extensively] Networked Readiness Index, World Economic ForumEskills
Legal and Regulatory FrameworksDoes the country have a legal framework for cybercrime prevention?- UNCTAD Cyberlaw TrackerLegal frameworks
Legal and Regulatory FrameworksDoes the country have a legal framework for consumer protection when purchasing online?- UNCTAD Cyberlaw TrackerLegal frameworks
Legal and Regulatory FrameworksDoes the country have a legal framework for electronic transactions/e-signature? A prerequisite for conducting commercial transactions online is to have e-transaction laws that recognize the legal equivalence between paper-based and electronic forms of exchange. UNCTAD Cyberlaw TrackerLegal frameworks
Legal and Regulatory FrameworksDoes the country have a legal framework for data protection / privacy online?- UNCTAD Cyberlaw TrackerLegal frameworks
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationBurden of customs proceduresIn your country, how efficient are the customs procedures (related to the entry and exit of merchandise)? [1 = not efficient at all; 7 = extremely efficient] World Economic ForumLogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationAverage time to clear exports through customs (days) Average number of days to clear direct exports through customs. Enterprise Surveys, World BankLogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationPercent of Population Having Mail Delivered at HomeThis is the percentage of the population having mail delivered at their own home. Delivery to community cluster boxes is regarded as home delivery. UPULogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationLPI International shipments scoreThe ease of arranging competitively priced shipments, rated from “very difficult” (1) to “very easy” (5). Logistics Performance Index, World BankLogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationLPI Logistics competence scoreThe competence and quality of logistics services, rated from “very low” (1) to “very high” (5). Logistics Performance Index, World BankLogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationPercent of the Population Without Postal ServicesThis is the percentage of the population living in regions in which there is no postal service. UPULogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationPercent of Income Linked to Parcels and Logistics Services- UPULogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationPostal Reliability Index- UPULogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationLPI Timeliness scoreThe frequency with which shipments reach consignees within scheduled or expected delivery times, rated from “hardly ever” (1) to “nearly always” (5). Logistics Performance Index, World BankLogistics
Trade Logistics and Trade FacilitationLPI Tracing & tracking scoreThe ability to track and trace consignments, rated from “very low” (1) to “very high” (5). Logistics Performance Index, World BankLogistics
E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy FormulationCountry rank and value in the UNCTAD B2C E-commerce Index-Rank- UNCTADE-commerce readiness
E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy FormulationCountry rank and value in the UNCTAD B2C E-commerce Index-Value- UNCTADE-commerce readiness
E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy FormulationCountry rank and value in the ITU ICT Development Index-Rank- ITU DatabaseICT Readiness
E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy FormulationCountry rank and value in the ITU ICT Development Index-Value- ITU DatabaseICT Readiness
E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy FormulationCountry rank and value in the WEF Networked Readiness Index-Rank- World Economic ForumNetworked readiness
E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy FormulationCountry rank and value in the WEF Networked Readiness Index-Value- World Economic ForumNetworked readiness