TY - JOUR
T1 - Contemporary challenges and opportunities of doing business in Africa
T2 - The emerging roles and effects of technologies
AU - Amankwah-Amoah, Joseph
AU - Osabutey, Ellis L.C.
AU - Egbetokun, Abiodun
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2018/6
Y1 - 2018/6
N2 - The rapid advancement of technologies is one key factor propelling the current pace of global business. Technology is also playing an undeniable role in driving business opportunities and growth in developing countries. In this context, Africa is emerging at the forefront in contemporary debates about the adoption and adaptation of new and old technologies. Despite these developments, there is limited research on how emerging technologies have influenced contemporary challenges and opportunities with respect to businesses in Africa. This special issue sought to elicit insightful articles that reveal how technology development, adoption and adaptation are shaping businesses in Africa.
AB - The rapid advancement of technologies is one key factor propelling the current pace of global business. Technology is also playing an undeniable role in driving business opportunities and growth in developing countries. In this context, Africa is emerging at the forefront in contemporary debates about the adoption and adaptation of new and old technologies. Despite these developments, there is limited research on how emerging technologies have influenced contemporary challenges and opportunities with respect to businesses in Africa. This special issue sought to elicit insightful articles that reveal how technology development, adoption and adaptation are shaping businesses in Africa.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.techfore.2018.01.003
DO - 10.1016/j.techfore.2018.01.003
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85040538104
SN - 0040-1625
VL - 131
SP - 171
EP - 174
JO - Technological Forecasting and Social Change
JF - Technological Forecasting and Social Change
ER -
