2026· Proceedings of the 1st African International Conference, AIC 2025, 22-23 May 2025, Bradford, United Kingdom· 0 citations· 25 references
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It is argued that Africa’s effective participation in the 4IR depends not only on adopting technology but also on strong governance, sound regulatory frameworks, strategic policy implementation, cross-sector collaboration, targeted investment, and skills development.
Abstract
. Digital innovations associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), have significantly transformed societies and economies. These technologies offer opportunities for economic diversification, job creation, digital transformation, local value addition, and reduced inequality. This paper argues that Africa’s effective participation in the 4IR depends not only on adopting technology but also on strong governance, sound regulatory frameworks, strategic policy implementation, cross-sector collaboration, targeted investment, and skills development. Drawing on professional experience within Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy, including involvement in national ICT and AI strategy working groups, the study examines key drivers of digital innovation. The findings reveal that while advocacy and policy development are important, they are insufficient without context-specific and adaptive implementation frameworks. The paper highlights the importance of evidence-based approaches to assess the impact of emerging technologies. It concludes that scalable innovation, effective governance, and practical implementation mechanisms are essential for positioning Africa as a competitive and sustainable digital economy.
The findings show that the whole sociotechnical context is important in the digital transition, including adaptive leadership, continuous professional development, and more legal and moral oversight to ensure long-term success.
Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Aiman Zulkifli, Mohd Razilan Abdul Kadir· International journal of res...· 0 citations
The study concludes that digital transformation represents a holistic redesign of business and social systems rather than a purely technological upgrade.
Bharad waj, Menaka Nayak· International Journal of Eme...· 0 citations
The study identifies key drivers of digital transformation, including leadership commitment, customer-centric innovation, and technological readiness, and proposes a conceptual framework to guide digital transformation in emerging markets.
Samukeliso Musendame, Patson Chawuruka, Oliver Kapepa· African Journal of Managemen...· 0 citations
The findings indicate that e-commerce, cloud computing, customer relationship management, and digital marketing tools supported operational coordination, market reach, and customer engagement, but limited digital skills, implementation costs, cybersecurity risks, and infrastructure constraints restricted deeper adoption.
Sundeep Kumar, N. Kumar, Akash Singh· Journal of Global Entreprene...· 0 citations
By promoting healthier digital practices, organisations can improve employee well-being and effectively use digital tools, ultimately enhancing competitiveness in a dynamic landscape.
Dilek Şahin Yomralıoğlu, Beyza Toksoy· Istanbul Journal of Economic...· 0 citations
Objectives: This study examines INA-DIGITAL as a flagship initiative for Indonesia’s Collaborative Digital Transformation (CDT) toward 2045, aiming to understand how multi-stakeholder collaboration, technological readiness, and citizen-centric principles shape digital governance. Prior work: Grounded in CDT theory, which emphasizes network governance and socio-technical systems, the research addresses challenges such as institutional fragmentation and digital divides. Approach: A qualitative design was employed using documentary analysis, secondary literature review, and NVivo 12 Plus for thematic coding, cluster analysis, and visualization. Results: Results reveal strong correlations among organizational readiness, citizen-centric service, and service delivery, confirming that progress in one area reinforces others. Narrative and mapping analyses highlight INA-DIGITAL’s positioning as a collaborative ecosystem integrating governance, technology, and public engagement. Implications: The study concludes that INA-DIGITAL exemplifies a holistic approach to digital transformation, though its success depends on balancing infrastructure readiness with accelerated service innovation. Limitations include reliance on secondary data and absence of primary stakeholder interviews, restricting generalizability. Value: Future research should adopt mixed-method approaches, integrate longitudinal tracking, and explore comparative cases across Southeast Asia, complemented by advanced analytics such as social network and sentiment analysis to deepen insights into collaborative mechanisms and public trust in digital governance.
Rio Yusri Maulana, A. Sutan, Aditya Romadhon et al.· Journal· 0 citations