The Role of Information Technology (IT) in the Economic Development of Palestine

Authors

Issam Ayyash
Department of Computerized Financing and Banking, College of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie, Tulkarm, Palestine.

Abstract

Information technology plays vital role in the development of every country. Developed country transformed all they operations but developing counties are still struggling for implementation. The aim of this study is to empirically investigate the impact of information technology in economic development of Palestine. This is quantitative study and the questionnaire was adopted from well reputed studies. The data was collected through convenience sampling and analyzed through multiple regression method by using SPSS. The finding of this study revealed that all hypothesis is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that all four aspects of IT have positive and significant effect of economic development of the country. This study help manages to understand the importance of IT while decision making. This study help government in policy making. Next study can be conducted on the other aspects of economic development and IT.