Digital Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Investigating the Role of Technology in Driving Economic Growth and Development

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@article{1707325,
      author = {Ahmed Alani Ogundimu, Akinyemi Michael Iledare},
      title = {Digital Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Investigating the Role of Technology in Driving Economic Growth and Development},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {9},
      pages = {358-372},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707325.pdf},
      abstract = {Digital entrepreneurship, empowered by rapid technological advancements, has become a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation globally. In the United States, a pioneer in digital transformation, the integration of technologies such as e-commerce platforms, fintech, and artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped traditional business models and catalyzed economic development. This article explores the transformative role of technology in fostering digital entrepreneurship in emerging markets, with an emphasis on the lessons from the U.S. experience. Through detailed case studies, including Amazon, Square, and Coursera, we analyze how digital platforms have driven job creation, market access, and financial inclusion. Furthermore, the paper addresses challenges such as digital infrastructure gaps, policy constraints, and unequal technology access, proposing actionable strategies to replicate the U.S. success in emerging markets.},
      month = {March},
  }