Contribution of digitalization initiatives in African ports to the sustainable development
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Tartalom: https://unipub.lib.uni-corvinus.hu/11175/
Archívum: Corvinus Kutatások
Gyűjtemény: Status = Published
Subject = Computer science
Subject = Automatizálás, gépesítés
Subject = Environmental economics
Subject = Ecology
Type = Article
Cím:
Contribution of digitalization initiatives in African ports to the sustainable development
Létrehozó:
Almeida, Fernando
Okon, Edet
Kiadó:
Emerald
Dátum:
2025
Téma:
Automatizálás, gépesítés
Ecology
Environmental economics
Computer science
Tartalmi leírás:
Purpose: African ports play a vital role in the continent’s economy and international trade. While African ports are essential for the competitiveness of African countries, their low level of digitalization presents significant challenges. This study aims to explore how digitalization initiatives implemented by African countries since 2018 are contributing to addressing the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative analysis approach is adopted by exploring 19 case studies identified by the World Ports Sustainability Program. It explores how African ports have contributed to addressing the 17 SDGs, the positioning of these initiatives according to sociotechnical systems theory and the role these initiatives can play in reducing asymmetries in performance between African countries. Findings: The results indicate that the most strongly addressed SDGs are 8, 9 and 17. The technical dimension stands out as the main objective of these projects to the detriment of the social and organizational components. Finally, the findings reveal that these initiatives have not significantly reduced performance gaps between African countries. Originality/value: This study explores the under-researched nexus between digitalization and sustainable development. It uniquely contextualizes digital initiatives within the SDGs. The value lies in its potential to guide policymakers, port operators and stakeholders in leveraging digital transformation. Moreover, the relevance of this study is amplified as Africa seeks to integrate more fully into the global trade system while addressing pressing challenges related to resource management, sustainable development and socio-economic disparities.
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Típus:
Article
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Formátum:
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Azonosító:
Almeida, Fernando and Okon, Edet (2025) Contribution of digitalization initiatives in African ports to the sustainable development. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies . DOI 10.1108/AJEMS-01-2025-0066 <https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-01-2025-0066>
Kapcsolat:
10.1108/AJEMS-01-2025-0066