Identifying an analytical tool to assess the readiness of aid information and communication technology projects

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Abstract

It has been established that information and communication technologies (ICTs) empower the informal sector. However, according to a study, a number of barriers such as affordability, availability, and access lead to the informal sector being a low-tech environment. Thus, aid agencies and African governments have made notable efforts to promote the spread and use of ICT in Africa in order to support sustainable development in African countries. These initiatives are managed on a project basis. Unfortunately, the success rate of development aid projects is relatively low. Several explanations have been given for these failures. We performed a conceptual analysis where we identify the important drivers that should be considered when assessing the likelihood of success of these projects, namely, project readiness, before such projects are implemented. The analytical framework that is proposed will contribute to the success of ICT projects.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere12072
JournalElectronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries
Volume85
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2019

Keywords

  • aid projects
  • developing nations
  • diagnostic tool
  • informal sector
  • sub-Saharan Africa
  • success

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