Overview

Iran falls one place to 15th position among the resource and efficiency-driven economies on the Connectivity Scorecard 2011. With a score of 2.41 it is just below the median score of 2.73 for the entire group of resource and efficiency-driven countries.

Iran displays a strong growth potential but is one of the least developed Information and Communications Technology (ICT) markets in the Middle East. The country has made headway in the consumer components, especially in consumer infrastructure, but has a long way to go in improving its performance in the business and public sector components.

In addition to increasing business investments, Iran needs strong policy measures, including liberalization of its telecom market, to support the development of its ICT infrastructure.

Iran Connectivity Performance by Scorecard Component