Contemporary challenges and opportunities of doing business in Africa: The emerging roles and effects of technologies

被引：46

作者：

Amankwah-Amoah, Joseph ^{[1
]}

Osabutey, Ellis L. C. ^{[2
]}

Egbetokun, Abiodun ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Kent, Canterbury, Kent, England

[2] Middlesex Univ, Sch Business, London, England

[3] Natl Ctr Technol Management, Sci Policy & Innovat Studies, Ife, Nigeria

来源：

TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE | 2018年 / 131卷

关键词：

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; INNOVATION; ADOPTION; FOREIGN; GHANA;

D O I：

10.1016/j.techfore.2018.01.003

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

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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页码：171 / 174

页数：4

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