International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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Information Industry: Characteristics and Mechanism for the Development

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Saiful Farik Mat Yatin, Zulkifli Mohammed, Ahmad Affendi Mohd Nasir, Mohd Mustafa Kamal Abdul Wahid, Charles A/K Kiroh

Pages 200-210 Received: 30 Nov, -0001 Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 Published Online: 06 Aug, 2018

http://dx.doi.org/10.46886/IJARPED/v7-i3/4359
The purpose of this paper is to study the characteristics and the pattern and mechanisms for its development and investigate the exact definition and scope of information industry to measure the industry’s contribution towards the growth of country’s economy. Each definition of information industry provides different result towards the growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the industry. The importance of true definition of information industry is significant for the industry’s contribution towards the growth of national economic. It is necessary to find the mechanism to enhance and boost the development of this industry. The pattern of this industry development was found to have a significant effect on the growth of this industry. This paper discussion was based on several articles regarding the information industry which is still brand-new industry in the country. The lack of research about the industry limits the findings of the information industry. The significance of study the mechanism and pattern of this industry could aid the boost and development of this information industry.