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This paper integrates and extends research on e-commerce in the developing world. We use three categories of feedback systems-economic, sociopolitical and cognitive-to offer a simple model of e-commerce barriers in the developing world. We also examine characteristics of e-business models that can be successfully employed in developing countries. Then, we provide the case of an e-business model followed by a Nepal-based multiple international award winning online provider. This paper's theoretical contribution is to explain the 'hows' and 'whys' of e-commerce in developing countries and to identify clear contexts and attendant mechanism.

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  1. The paper presents a model of e-commerce barriers in developing countries, focusing on economic, sociopolitical, and cognitive factors.
  2. Thamel.com serves as a case study demonstrating successful e-business models in Nepal's challenging environment.
  3. Economic barriers include low Internet penetration and underdeveloped financial systems, limiting e-commerce growth.
  4. Cognitive barriers, such as low awareness and literacy, severely hinder the adoption of e-commerce in developing regions.
  5. The study calls for further research on successful e-commerce business models tailored for developing countries.
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Fig. 1. Business and consumer-level e-commerce barriers in the develop- ing world.
Fig. 1. Business and consumer-level e-commerce barriers in the develop- ing world.
Fig. 2. Factors impacting the diffusion of e-commerce in developing countries.
Fig. 2. Factors impacting the diffusion of e-commerce in developing countries.
Source: [79], UNDP, Human Development Report 2004: Cultural Liberty in Today’s Diverse World (2004) http://hdr-undp.org/reports/global/2004/; UNDP’s Human development indicators 2005; ITU, Policy Statement — Nepal (2002) http://www.itu.int/plenipotentiary/policystatements/texts/ nepal.html. ICT related indicators in Nepal Table 1
Source: [79], UNDP, Human Development Report 2004: Cultural Liberty in Today’s Diverse World (2004) http://hdr-undp.org/reports/global/2004/; UNDP’s Human development indicators 2005; ITU, Policy Statement — Nepal (2002) http://www.itu.int/plenipotentiary/policystatements/texts/ nepal.html. ICT related indicators in Nepal Table 1

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    In this study, nonlinear Logit and probit models are used to analyse the important factors that impact on the tendency of small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to use electronic commerce in one of the industrial parks in Kermanshah province of Iran. Furthermore, it identifies the major barriers of e-commerce adoption in these SMEs. The Sample of the study includes 35 SMEs in this province. The results of probit and Logit models suggest that a lower level of the internet service costs, motivates firms to adopt e-commerce. In addition, if the government provides free e-commerce facilities for SMEs, it can encourage SMEs to adopt e-commerce. Furthermore, the results show that due to uncertainty in the e-commerce, producing high-quality products and traditional exports cannot raise the tendency of sample firms to adopt e-commerce.

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    ICTs for the Broader Development of South Africa: An Analysis of the Literature
    Tejumade Adeniran

    The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries

    The purpose of this research is to ascertain whether Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been valuable in the provision of broader development to South African citizens. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on data in the form of peer reviewed academic literature. The data is therefore not primary as the works of authors are subjected to the relative and subjective scrutiny of the authors themselves (Walsham, 1995). Thus the underlying philosophy of the study is one of an interpretivism nature. The study found that ICT has been a key contributor to development in areas such as agricultural supply chains and also served as a key enabler in the provision of health care for the poor. The study also found that ICTs are an integral part of development policies aimed at bettering the lives of the poor. However, an understanding of the context in which ICTs are implemented is vital in ensuring the success of ICT projects. The analysis and understanding of exactly how ICTs contribute towards development can provide a basis from which further studies can be conducted and also provide a pragmatic insight into how development can be achieved through the use of ICTs. The study highlights avenues for future research, especially with regards to ICTs for the development of South Africa and the role ICT plays in improving civil society.

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    Online Consumer Typologies and Their Shopping Behaviors in B2C E-Commerce Platforms
    özkan yıldırım

    SAGE Open

    Consumer behavior in e-commerce platforms is one of the extensively researched area. Numerous studies in this field assessed consumer online shopping behavior from various aspects. However, literature review showed that most of the conducted studies do not carry out market segmentation analysis while accessing shopping behavior of online consumers. Therefore, the general conclusions made by these studies about consumer attitude, behavior, and decision-making process might not reflect actual behaviors of different consumer segments. In contrast to previous studies, this study initially carried out psychographic market segmentation analysis and found four different online consumer segments. Later, shopping behavior of each determined segment was assessed by using the developed behavior evaluation model. Findings of this study provide important information to e-retailers about the behavioral characteristics of each consumer segment. E-retailers can utilize this study findings to effectively allocate their marketing resources and design more successful marketing mix for each consumer segment.

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