Addis Ababa, June 24, 2009 (Ezega.com) -- The survey shows how 31 African countries fared in a survey for Technology Readiness conducted by the World Economic Forum. 134 countries were surveyed globally, including 31 African countries. The Technology Readiness index takes into account the use of technologies that enable a country to compete in the world effectively, including the proliferation of mobile phones, internet, satellite communications, computers and other hardware, as well as the educational attainment level in the country. In this latest ranking for Technology Readiness (2008-2009) conducted by the World Economic Forum, Ethiopia ranks third from last globally (132/134), and second from last in Africa (30/31). Excluding income from natural resources, Technology Readiness is one of the key indicators for future earning potential (and hence living standard) of the citizens of any country. By that measure, Ethiopia is indeed in a very poor situation globally, as well as by African standards.
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