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

Richard Boateng, Robert Hinson, Richard Heeks, Alemayehu Molla

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)257-285
Number of pages29
JournalJournal of African Business
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

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

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