Integrating ICT and Education in Development: A Trend Analysis Driven by the Capability Approach and Machine Learning

This study aims to elucidate the complex interplay between digital technology and education in international development. Despite the growing emphasis on a comprehensive approach to integrating digital technology and education in the field of development, their combined contribution remains underexplored in both theoretical and methodological dimensions. This study first proposes a synthesized theoretical framework that explains the dynamic impact of two components from the viewpoint of the capability approach. Subsequently, a trend analysis of the development finance flow is conducted to empirically assess the combined effect of digital technology and education, utilizing the OECD Creditor Reporting System dataset. The analysis applies a new methodology that integrates a machine learning technique into the existing systematic keyword search strategy.