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Building Digital Technological Capabilities: A Global South Perspective [Kietas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Hardback, 352 pages, aukštis x plotis: 234x156 mm
  • Išleidimo metai: 08-Jul-2025
  • Leidėjas: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1803922354
  • ISBN-13: 9781803922355
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Hardback, 352 pages, aukštis x plotis: 234x156 mm
  • Išleidimo metai: 08-Jul-2025
  • Leidėjas: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1803922354
  • ISBN-13: 9781803922355
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Drawing on case studies from across Africa, Asia and Latin America, this book addresses building technological capability as a catalyst for digital and economic development. Expert authors illustrate how individuals, organizations and countries in the Global South can advance their technological proficiencies to engage in effective digital transformation processes and establish a sustainable digital economy.

Chapters examine policy frameworks and strategies for building digital capabilities highlighting the importance of crafting a national strategy, investing in digital education and skill development and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government. They explore the benefits of digitization in manufacturing, financial services, and businesses demonstrating its impact on key decision-making processes. Ultimately, the book reveals innovative ways to overcome significant obstacles to digital transformation in the Global South, underscoring the need for action-oriented approaches.





This book is an invaluable resource for students and academics in knowledge management, organizational innovation, economics of innovation, industrial economics and innovation policy. Its findings will also benefit policy makers looking to bolster digital development and fight poverty in emerging economies.

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The world is going through an important digital transformation. Building strong digital technological capabilities is critical. This book provides comprehensive and timely analyses based on in-depth studies from Africa, Latin America and the Global South countries broadly. It is a must read for policy makers, business leaders and researchers who do not want to miss the big opportunities offered by the digital economy and benefit from the transformation. -- Xiaolan Fu, University of Oxford, UK This book provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the most pressing contemporary challenges and innovative solutions in the realm of digital transformation, AI, and digital innovation, with a particular emphasis on their implications for businesses in developing countries, especially those in Africa and Latin America. Through an updated review and rigorous analysis, the authors shed light on critical issues and offer practical, forward-thinking strategies tailored to the unique contexts of these regions. Each of the eleven chapters is meticulously crafted, delivering valuable knowledge and actionable insights, making this work an indispensable resource for practitioners seeking to drive change, academics aiming to advance research, and policymakers striving to shape effective and inclusive digital agendas. -- Yadong Luo, University of Miami, USA

Edited by Paulo N. Figueiredo, Professor of Technology and Innovation Management, Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE), The Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), Brazil and Shaker A. Zahra, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Robert E. Buuck Chair, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, USA