The Impact of Digital Infrastructure on Regional Economic Growth: An Interdisciplinary Analysis

Ishan Ardithya; Hirusha Dheemantha

doi:10.5281/zenodo.523054

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The Impact of Digital Infrastructure on Regional Economic Growth: An Interdisciplinary Analysis

Ishan Ardithya^✉, Hirusha Dheemantha

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Abstract

This study investigates the correlation between regional digital infrastructure development and localized economic expansion within emerging markets. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative economic indicators with qualitative corporate feedback, we analyze how accessible cloud computing and high-speed data networks accelerate business scalability. The findings suggest that a 10% increase in regional network reliability correlates with a 2.4% uplift in local SMB revenue generation. This paper concludes with strategic framework recommendations for policymakers and industrial stakeholders attempting to balance technological architecture with sustainable market integration. Keywords: Digital Infrastructure, Economic Growth, Emerging Markets, Business Scalability, Interdisciplinary Policy.

Keywords: Digital Transformation · Economic Growth Frameworks · Technology Infusion

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