Developing and Harnessing Software Technology in the South: The Roles of China, India, Brazil, and South Africa

Adegboyega Ojo, Tomasz Janowski, Rilwan Basanya and Mike Reed

No RP2008-89, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: Software technology is gaining prominence in national information technology (IT) strategies due to its huge potential for socioeconomic development, particularly through the support it provides in the productive sectors of the economy, delivery of public services and engagement of citizens. In growing numbers of developing countries, software technology is also being leveraged for income generation from digital services and products.

Keywords: Business networks; Computer software; Information technology; International business enterprises; Service industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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