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The principles of digital transformation for development (DX4D): Systematic literature review and future research agenda

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  • Richard Heeks

    (Global Development Institute, The University of Manchester)

  • Bookie Ezeomah

    (Global Development Institute, The University of Manchester)

  • Gianluca Iazzolino

    (Global Development Institute, The University of Manchester)

  • Aarti Krishnan

    (Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, The University of Manchester)

  • Rose Pritchard

    (Global Development Institute, The University of Manchester)

  • Jaco Renken

    (Global Development Institute, The University of Manchester)

  • Qingna Zhou

    (Comparative and International Business Group, The University of Manchester)

Abstract

Given the growing salience of digital transformation within international development, this paper presents the results of a systematic literature review on “digital-transformation-for-development†(DX4D). Using a variety of different search terms, a corpus of 75 papers was analysed. This paper presents general features of the literature and the research designs used. The main analysis consists of 13 principles that can be used as a starting point to guide a better understanding and operationalisation of digital-transformation-for-development research and consulting. The paper ends with a brief outline of future DX4D research priorities.

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  • Richard Heeks & Bookie Ezeomah & Gianluca Iazzolino & Aarti Krishnan & Rose Pritchard & Jaco Renken & Qingna Zhou, 2023. "The principles of digital transformation for development (DX4D): Systematic literature review and future research agenda," MIOIR Working Paper Series 2023-05, The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), The University of Manchester.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdj:smioir:2023-05
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    1. Nnamdi O. Madichie & Elvira Bolat & Nasiru Taura, 2021. "Digital transformation in West Africa: a two country, two-sector analysis," Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 15(2), pages 246-257, April.
    2. Nnanna P. Azu & Philip A. Nwauko, 2021. "Evaluating the Effect of Digital Transformation on Improvement of Service Trade in West Africa," Foreign Trade Review, , vol. 56(4), pages 430-453, November.
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