Emerging Trends in the Digital Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Developing Countries
A special issue of Economies (ISSN 2227-7099). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue seeks to explore the transformative impact of innovative technologies on the digital economy in developing countries. It aims to address the opportunities and challenges these nations face as they adopt emerging technological solutions to foster growth, inclusivity, and sustainability in the digital age. The Special Issue focuses on the intersection of innovation, technology, and economic development in the context of digital economies. Topics include marketing strategies, policy, infrastructure, governance, and technological advancements that influence economic activity and development trajectories in emerging markets.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, titled “Emerging Trends in the Digital Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Developing Countries”. The digital economy is reshaping global markets, offering immense potential for economic growth and social transformation. Developing countries, while rich in opportunities, face unique challenges, including limited infrastructure, regulatory barriers, and the need for inclusive innovation. This research area is of critical importance as policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seek to harness the potential of innovative technologies to bridge development gaps and foster sustainable progress. We seek to build a comprehensive body of work that offers theoretical insights, empirical findings, and policy recommendations to support developing countries in navigating the complexities of the digital economy.
Submissions should consist of theoretical or applied research in a large range of tracks and topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Marketing strategies for emerging economies;
- Technological innovation in the digital economy;
- Policy and governance for the digital economy;
- Economic development and inclusion in the digital age;
- Infrastructure and accessibility in developing digital economies;
- Sustainability and ethics in digital transformation;
- Digital entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems;
- Cross-border trade and global value chains;
- Education and skill development for the digital economy;
- Public–private partnerships in digital transformation;
- Social and cultural impacts of the digital economy.
We look forward to receiving your contribution.
Dr. Marko Šostar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- marketing strategies
- digital economy
- innovative technologies
- economic development
- emerging markets
- sustainability
- technological innovation
- inclusive growth
- digital transformation
- developing countries
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