Examining the Success Factors of ICT Projects in Developing Nations: A Case Study of AB Networks

We examine the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) projects with the context of commonly identified project success factors and present additional factors that are important and worthy of consideration in developing country environments. We also present a framework that ties these factors together and can serve as a guideline in ICT implementations in developing country environments. The proposed framework classifies ICT project success factors into: economic, cultural, and institutional variables.

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