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A Systematic Mapping of ICT4D Adoption Research in Developing Countries

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While the use of theories and models in Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is important and has been studied, the scope of these theories has not been sufficiently researched. With the aid of systematic mapping, this study provides an overview of the research on ICT4D adoption in developing countries to determine the research gaps and trends in the theories used. The study presents research published in ICT4D journals between 2015 and 2019. The results indicate that the understanding of the conceptualisation of the constructs of the theories used in ICT4D research remains sparse. In addition, the statistical techniques (Regression, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling, amongst others) used to assess the constructs in the selected studies may need more scrutiny. The study recommends that further studies be conducted using other qualitative methods of inquiry to identify any gaps that could have been missed.

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Kante, M., Ndayizigamiye, P. (2023). A Systematic Mapping of ICT4D Adoption Research in Developing Countries. In: Ndayizigamiye, P., Twinomurinzi, H., Kalema, B., Bwalya, K., Bembe, M. (eds) Digital-for-Development: Enabling Transformation, Inclusion and Sustainability Through ICTs. IDIA 2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1774. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28472-4_2

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