Abstract
The digital economy wields profound transformative potential. This power is particularly evident in the context of developing countries. Yet, despite the potential there is a notable void in systematic and comprehensive knowledge of this specific domain. This paper offers the means to bridge the gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis of scholarly publications within the field of inquiry. Employing a combination of metadata aggregations and illustrative visualisations, this study scrutinises publication trends, research trajectories, keyword and terminology evolution, influential authors, research funding institutions, and prominent journals publishing research about the digital economy in developing countries. Furthermore, it identifies current research gaps and opportunities for future studies. This paper contributes significantly to the existing literature by providing a novel, encompassing overview of knowledge concerning the digital economy in developing countries between 2003 and 2023 by presenting the identified English-language research trends. The output also offers valuable insights and future research directions for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers who are interested in advancing the digital economy, thereby fostering digital transformation in developing nations.
Recommended Citation
Omon, Ubongabasi Kingsley; Fletcher, Gordon; and Albakri, Mohammed, "Mapping and Visualising the Digital Economy in The Context of Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis" (2024). UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2024. 23.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ukais2024/23