Assessing the scope for value creation and capture in developing countries

This chapter discusses the scope for developing countries to create and capture value domestically in the digital economy, in areas where the main opportunities may be found. Clearly, owing to their varying levels of development and digital readiness, the challenges for achieving this vary considerably by country. For example, China is a developing country but also a leading economy in terms of its level of digitalization. On the other hand, countries in Africa are trailing the furthest behind in this respect. Drawing on recent empirical research, the chapter analyses developing countries’ track record to date in value creation and capture in the digital economy with special attention to Africa.

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