Role of ICT4D in the Growth and Development of SMES : A Solution To Digital Divide

Benard, Masese Chuma; Thaiya, Mbugua Samwel; Nduta, Korongo Julia; Kiptoo, Joram Mutai; Wechuli, Nambiro Alice

doi:10.32628/ijsrset218440

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“…The International Monetary Fund (2020), for example, has suggested that supportive policies in the economy can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to make the most of digital technologies and outlined the need for supportive macroeconomic and financial policies, including the provision of finance and capacity-building. Furthermore, Benard et al (2021) have also assessed the relationship between SMEs in developing countries and outlined the urgent need to keep SMEs out of the so-called "digital-divide". Unless this problem of slow adoption of technology innovations in Kenyan SMEs is taken seriously and solved, Kenya will not attain its economic growth and development agenda as spelt out in Kenya Vision 2030.…”

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An Evaluation of the Drivers and Barriers of Technological Innovation Adoption Among Smes in Kenya

KORIR,

MUTUA, PhD

2024

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The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya face huge challenges as the rate of adoption of technological innovation is very low, hence stifling their growth, competitiveness, and overall performance. This study was conducted through desk research that elicited the key drivers and barriers impacting the adoption of technological innovation, to better understand the dynamics affecting SMEs in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to develop the understanding of key drivers and barriers that impacts the adoption of technological innovation by Kenyan SMEs. This study was conducted with particular focus on four key objectives; to examine the extent of adoption of technological innovation by SMEs in Kenya, to identify drivers and barriers to adoption of technological innovation, to determine impact of organizational and government policies as a factor to adoption of technological innovation, and finally to provide recommendations to enhance the adoption of technological innovation. Technological innovation is closely linked to numerous benefits such as economic growth and competitiveness of the business among others. However, despite these advantages, uptake of innovations in SMEs in Kenya remains worryingly inadequate. This study found out that organizational and operational drivers such as the perception of usefulness, compatibility and changes in the organizational culture are key factors that facilitate the uptake of innovations among SMEs in Kenya. On the other hand, the main challenges or barriers that hinder adoption of technological innovation are costs of innovations, lack of technical skill and inadequate infrastructure. The study highlights the need for a multifaceted approach targeting policymakers, financiers and private sector players to move Kenya forward, to create the right environment that facilitates successful digital transformation and triggers growth among Kenyan SMEs.

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An Evaluation of the Drivers and Barriers of Technological Innovation Adoption Among Smes in Kenya

KORIR,

MUTUA, PhD

2024

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“…According to Febriany et al (2023), MSME owners take advantage of technological developments to increase their competitiveness with various strategies. The research study of Benard et al (2021) explains that small and medium enterprises have an impact on the economy in Kenya. Companies in Kenya, especially SMEs, are already enjoying the benefits and potential of adopting and utilizing ICT in their operations.…”

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Leadership Communication and Implications For Acceptance of The Go-Biz Application By MSMEs Employees (Case Study: Bogor District)

Soraya,

Sarwoprasodjo,

Hermadi

2024

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“…Information technology has been recognized as very useful to small businesses by some governments to such an extent that they have supported their deployment in SMEs [7][8]. Moreover, several SME leaders recognizing the various benefits of technology have embraced it to support the growth of entities under their management [9][10][11].…”

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Barriers to SME Computerization in Developing Countries: Evidence from SMEs in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kalumendo¹

2022

TIJMG

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SMEs are widely recognized as the development enablers in developing countries. They contribute to job creation and, in so doing, to poverty reduction. To remain competitive, SMEs use several tools, including computerized information systems. However, given their characteristics, several constraints hinder their computerization; these constraints are even more accentuated in developing countries. This study attempted to identify the barriers to computerization as outlined in the literature and to ascertain them in the DRC context. In order to achieve this, we examined the relevant literature and carried out a survey of 53 respondents, principally local ICT stakeholders. Using descriptive statistics, we established that Congolese SMEs face the same computerization challenges identified in the literature. These constraints include the local SME characteristics - poor financial resources, low internal and external expertise, and low management involvement -, high infrastructure costs - expensive software and hardware - and the availability of the technological infrastructure - poor internet access -. The Congolese digital ecosystem stakeholders can, each at their own level, use these results to assist the digitalization of Congolese SMEs and thus make them more agile in the achievement of their goals. Keywords: ICT, Barriers, Computerization, DRC, SME.

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Role of ICT4D in the Growth and Development of SMES : A Solution To Digital Divide

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

An Evaluation of the Drivers and Barriers of Technological Innovation Adoption Among Smes in Kenya

An Evaluation of the Drivers and Barriers of Technological Innovation Adoption Among Smes in Kenya

Leadership Communication and Implications For Acceptance of The Go-Biz Application By MSMEs Employees (Case Study: Bogor District)

Barriers to SME Computerization in Developing Countries: Evidence from SMEs in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

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