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Information and Communication Technology in Transition Economies: An Assessment of Research Trends

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  • Narcyz Roztocki
  • Heinz Roland Weistroffer

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In this paper we assess the publication base and the research trends in information and communication technology (ICT) specifically in transition economies. We limit our analysis to work published in academic journals and dealing with ICT in countries that have abruptly abolished a centrally planned economy and one-party controlled political system in favor of a market-driven economy. We conduct a literature review and analyze the reviewed papers looking at research focus, research approach, and theoretical foundations. Based on 173 papers published between 1993 and 2012, we observe several trends and prevalent themes and identify gaps in the literature and opportunities for future research. We find that current published research is concentrated on relatively few ICT issues, such as diffusion and implementation, and is conducted primarily at the country or organization level. Furthermore, very few research studies use otherwise commonly applied theories to explain their results.

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  • Narcyz Roztocki & Heinz Roland Weistroffer, 2015. "Information and Communication Technology in Transition Economies: An Assessment of Research Trends," Information Technology for Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 21(3), pages 330-364, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:titdxx:v:21:y:2015:i:3:p:330-364
    DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.891498
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