Bibliometric Review on Digital Platforms in Africa
Keywords:
Digital Platform, Online Platform, Digital Economy, Gig Economy, AfricaSynopsis
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Business Solutions and Environment
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Online ISBN 978-1-6692-0009-3
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Chronicle of Business
Chapter Abstract:
A bibliometric study is performed on digital platforms in Africa, systematically mapping the principal contributors, prevailing thematic areas, and prospective avenues for future investigation. The analysis underscores the significant role played by South Africa, alongside a specific group of other English-speaking nations—including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Among the core topics most frequently addressed are the digital and gig economies, online learning environments, social media applications, digital health, and mental health—domains that continue to hold considerable relevance in light of accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The continent’s combination of rapid demographic growth and substantial investments in digital infrastructure constitutes a uniquely favorable context for the proliferation of digital platforms. Moreover, the literature also identifies a range of peripheral yet noteworthy themes, such as mobile money, financial inclusion, innovation and entrepreneurship, agriculture, youth engagement, and sustainable development. Collectively, these insights contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of both the current state and the evolving trajectory of digital platform research across the African continent.
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Tchuente D., Pandit D., Zejnilovic L. (2025). Bibliometric Review on Digital Platforms in Africa. In: Tiako P.F. (ed) Business Solutions and Environment. Chronicle of Business. OkIP. CABR25#7. https://doi.org/10.55432/978-1-6692-0009-3_2
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The 2025 OkIP International Conference on Advances in Business Research (CABR) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, and Online, on October 1, 2025.
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Dieudonne Tchuente
dtchuente@gmail.com
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