Internet is becoming a driving force for Somalia’s economic growth, creating jobs and enabling startups to get funds and communicate value. It is al so permitting incumbent firms to benefit from international trade. This study examines the contribution of the Internet to Somalia’s economic growth from 1999 to 2020. We measure economic growth by the real GDP growth rate, while the Internet penetration rate measures internet usage. The variables exports, imports, investment, and consumption, are considered to influence economic growth in Somalia. The study utilized the endogenous growth theory to develop an empirical framework, and Generalized Linear Model (GLM) was employed to estimate the parameters of the study. The presence of the unit root in series is tested while cointegration between the variables is examined using Engle-Granger Method. The results of this study reveal that internet usage positively contributes to economic growth in Somalia. We also found that consumption is the most significant driver of economic growth in So malia, and international trade has a beneficial impact on the economic growth in Somalia. The study found evidence that the Internet supports all economic activities in Somalia as it is the means for communication, information ex change, and knowledge spillover. This study suggests Internet in Somalia is emerging and needs vast infrastructure investment. Such investment boosts internet penetration and reduces the cost of internet usage, which helps Somalia exploit industrial formation.
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