The Internet is often portrayed as offering new communication and information channels
resistant to state control because of its decentralization. At the same time, the Internet relies …

This paper examines spatial patterns of information and communication technology (ICT)
adoption and utilization and seeks to understand underlying reasons for the digital divide in …

This research poses the question of whether the diffusion of information and
communications technology (ICT) in countries can affect human progress. Human progress …

During the last two decades, most developing countries (including African nations) have
demonstrated a significant improvement in information and communication technology (ICT) …

The increase in the occurrence of natural disasters worldwide is of growing concern for the
social and economic development of the countries involved. Disasters are unavoidable but …

This study employs the new panel data structural gravity approach to investigate the
overarching effect of ICT on bilateral trade flows and economic growth, by using a panel of …

Very small island states face unique challenges, such as volatile economies, increasing
vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly with raising seas, increases their dependence …

The purpose of this paper is to examine freedom of expression on ICTs as a conversion
factor that impacts the success of information and communication technology for …

Scholars have provided diverse reasons for the failure of information and communication
technology for development (ICT4D) research to achieve positive results. Like the …

Drawing upon theories governing micro-institutions and strategic actions on resources, this
study proposes a model suitable for assessing the antecedents and consequences of …