Digitalization in Emerging Economies

This Element offers a comprehensive exploration of digitalization's transformative potential in the Global South. It examines the digital revolution's impact on businesses, governments, and individuals in emerging economies. It also addresses challenges such as privacy, cybersecurity, and the digital divide.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Challenges and roadblocks to digitalization in emerging economies; 3. Emerging market contexts; 4. Comparative models for e-government; 5. Digitization of government services- accountability, efficiency and democracy; 6. Conclusion; References.

Summary

'Digitalization in Emerging Economies' offers a comprehensive exploration of digitalization's transformative potential in the Global South. The book examines the digital revolution's impact on businesses, governments, and individuals in emerging economies. It highlights the paradigm shift in these markets due to advancements like mobile technology, internet connectivity, e-commerce platforms, and digital payment systems. The book also addresses challenges such as privacy, cybersecurity, and the digital divide. It explores the drivers and barriers of digital adoption, the effects on industries and labor markets, and the role of government policies in shaping digital ecosystems. 'Digitalization in Emerging Economies' aims to guide those navigating the digital landscape in a rapidly changing world, contributing to the discourse on leveraging digital technologies for inclusive and sustainable development.

Product details

• Authors: Yusaf Akbar, Akbar Yusaf, Francis Xavier Campbell, Frank Campbell, Campbell Frank, Mark Esposito, Mark (Hult International Business School Esposito, Esposito Mark
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009598750
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0959875-0
• No. of pages: 80
• Series: Elements in the Economics of Emerging Markets
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, Business innovation, E-commerce: business aspects, Archiving, preservation & digitisation, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, Digital or internet economics, Archiving, preservation and digitization