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Representation matters: An exploration of the socio-economic impacts of ICT-enabled public value in the context of sub-Saharan economies

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  • Samoilenko, Sergey
  • Osei-Bryson, Kweku-Muata

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In this investigation we use a modified Networked Readiness Index (NRI) framework to investigate whether (1) ICT capabilities impact public value creation, and (2) if the public value is associated with the socio-economic impact of ICT capabilities. In the case of this study the construct Public Value is represented via two different proxies. In the first case we use a perception-based measure of public value (as represented by the World Government Indicators) and in the second case we use a surrogate objective measure (as represented by the Cost of Business Startup Procedures (CBSP)). We use a six-step multi-method methodology that involves Cluster Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Decision Trees Induction, Data Envelopment Analysis, Association Rules Mining, and Ordinary Least Squares regression to conduct the inquiry in the context of 26 Sub-Saharan (SSA) economies. Results of our data analysis include: 1) the set of economies with better developed ICT Capabilities are relatively more efficient in converting ICT Capabilities into Public Value than the relatively poorer economies with less developed ICT Capabilities; 2) High levels of ICT capabilities in the areas of Affordability Readiness, Skills Readiness, the Political & Regulatory Environment, and Business Usage allow for relatively more efficient generation of Public Value.

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  • Samoilenko, Sergey & Osei-Bryson, Kweku-Muata, 2019. "Representation matters: An exploration of the socio-economic impacts of ICT-enabled public value in the context of sub-Saharan economies," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 49(C), pages 69-85.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:49:y:2019:i:c:p:69-85
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.03.006
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    1. Makoza, Frank, 2023. "E-commerce and entrepreneurship for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): A readiness conceptual framework," EconStor Preprints 268464, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics.
    2. Silva, Diego S. & Yamashita, Gabrielli Harumi & Cortimiglia, Marcelo Nogueira & Brust-Renck, Priscila G. & ten Caten, Carla Schwengber, 2022. "Are we ready to assess digital readiness? Exploring digital implications for social progress from the Network Readiness Index," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 68(C).
    3. Feilan Wang & Mengmeng Jin & Jianfeng Li & Yushuo Zhang & Junbo Chen, 2022. "Profound Impact of Economic Openness and Digital Economy towards a Sustainable Development: A New Look at RCEP Economies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(21), pages 1-21, October.

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