The examination of energy usage and information and communication technology (ICT) usage in terms of their role in the improvement of human development (HD) was the study's objective. A panel analysis is carried out on World Bank data (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014) from selected Western African countries, with notable energy usage within the region. The study utilizes generalized least squares, the fixed effect model and the random effect model econometric estimation techniques to determine the degree of relationship and impact existing between the variables of interest. The results indicate that internet usage and energy usage affect HD in the selected West African countries. The policy implication from the findings posit that it is expedient that the government and private sector, exert financial and non-financial contributions to ensure that energy and ICT facilities are readily available for use. This would improve the level of the two major HD components (health and education).
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