TY - JOUR
T1 - Digital transformation and socio-economic development in emerging economies
T2 - A multinational analysis
AU - David, Lemuel Kenneth
AU - Wang, Jianling
AU - Brooks, William
AU - Angel, Vanessa
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2025/6
Y1 - 2025/6
N2 - While digital technologies have the potential to significantly boost socio-economic development, their impact varies across emerging economies. This study investigates the influence of internet and mobile penetration on economic growth and human development indices in 30 emerging economies from 2008 to 2023. Using advanced econometric models, structural equation modeling (SEM), and data envelopment analysis (DEA), the research offers a detailed analysis of digital transformation's role in these regions. Case studies from Ghana, Indonesia, and Venezuela provide contextual insights, highlighting the importance of robust digital governance. The results indicate a strong correlation between digital penetration and GDP growth, contingent on effective governance structures. The study concludes with key policy recommendations to enhance digital infrastructure and governance for sustainable development.
AB - While digital technologies have the potential to significantly boost socio-economic development, their impact varies across emerging economies. This study investigates the influence of internet and mobile penetration on economic growth and human development indices in 30 emerging economies from 2008 to 2023. Using advanced econometric models, structural equation modeling (SEM), and data envelopment analysis (DEA), the research offers a detailed analysis of digital transformation's role in these regions. Case studies from Ghana, Indonesia, and Venezuela provide contextual insights, highlighting the importance of robust digital governance. The results indicate a strong correlation between digital penetration and GDP growth, contingent on effective governance structures. The study concludes with key policy recommendations to enhance digital infrastructure and governance for sustainable development.
KW - Data envelopment analysis
KW - Digital transformation
KW - Econometric analysis
KW - Economic development
KW - Emerging economies
KW - Internet penetration
KW - Mobile technology
KW - Structural equation modeling
KW - Sustainable development
KW - governance
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85217947561
U2 - 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.102834
DO - 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.102834
M3 - 文章
AN - SCOPUS:85217947561
SN - 0160-791X
VL - 81
JO - Technology in Society
JF - Technology in Society
M1 - 102834
ER -
可持续发展目标 8 体面工作和经济增长