Introduction to Building Digital Technological Capabilities: a catalyst for digital transformation and the digital economy in Global South countries

Paulo N. Figueiredo and Shaker A. Zahra

A chapter in Building Digital Technological Capabilities, 2025, pp 1-13 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This book, Building Digital Technological Capabilities: A Global South Perspective, explores how digital transformation is reshaping businesses and societies, focusing on emerging and developing economies. It examines the challenges and opportunities of adopting digital technologies to achieve sustainability, innovation, and economic growth. Across various industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and small enterprises, the book highlights practical strategies for building digital capabilities and overcoming barriers such as limited infrastructure and unequal access. Building on diverse case studies and frameworks developed by leading scholars from around the world, the book provides valuable insights for managers, policymakers, and researchers, encouraging collaborative efforts seeking to harness digital tools for creating resilient economies and addressing global challenges in an interconnected world, especially among countries in the global south.

Keywords: Digital capabilitiesdigital transformation; Sustainability; Innovation; Inclusivity; Economic growth; Global South; UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781803922355
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