E-commerce in least developing countries: Summary evidence and implications

Richard Boateng; Robert Hinson; Richard Heeks; Alemayehu Molla

doi:10.1080/15228910802479919

E-commerce in least developing countries: Summary evidence and implications

Richard Boateng, Robert Hinson, Richard Heeks, Alemayehu Molla

Global Development Institute

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Abstract

We undertook a review and classification of research on electronic commerce (e-commerce) in developing countries. We analyzed 181 articles published in a broad range of journals covering e-commerce, global information technology, and development issues. The analysis provides a roadmap that not only indicates the current state of e-commerce for development research but also identifies gaps and priorities for future research. This will be of significant value to both academics and practitioners who are working on, or plan to work on, e-commerce in developing countries. © 2008 by The Haworth Press. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	257-285
Number of pages	28
Journal	Journal of African Business
Volume	9
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15228910802479919
Publication status	Published - 2008

Keywords

Developing countries
E-commerce research
Electronic commerce
Internet
Least developing countries

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

Global Development Institute

UN SDGs

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UN SDGs

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