Digitalization in Emerging Economies

Exploring digitalization in emerging markets: opportunities, challenges, and policies for inclusive, sustainable development.

This Element offers a comprehensive exploration of digitalization's transformative potential in the Global South. It examines the digital revolution's impact on businesses, governments, and individuals in emerging economies. It also addresses challenges such as privacy, cybersecurity, and the digital divide.'Digitalization in Emerging Economies' offers a comprehensive exploration of digitalization's transformative potential in the Global South. The book examines the digital revolution's impact on businesses, governments, and individuals in emerging economies. It highlights the paradigm shift in these markets due to advancements like mobile technology, internet connectivity, e-commerce platforms, and digital payment systems. The book also addresses challenges such as privacy, cybersecurity, and the digital divide. It explores the drivers and barriers of digital adoption, the effects on industries and labor markets, and the role of government policies in shaping digital ecosystems. 'Digitalization in Emerging Economies' aims to guide those navigating the digital landscape in a rapidly changing world, contributing to the discourse on leveraging digital technologies for inclusive and sustainable development.