Harris, Emmanuel Daniel <br/><br/>
THE ADOPTION OF AN INFORMATION AND  COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) MODEL  AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE  ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA:  (THE DIGITAL ECONOMY) / 
EMMANUEL DANIEL HARRIS; SUPERVISOR: ASSOC.PROF. DR. TOLGAY KARANFILLER 
 - viii, 74 sheets;  30 cm.  Includes CD 
<br/><br/>Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Management Information Systems Department 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliography (sheets 62-65) 
<br/><br/> ABSTRACT<br/>This thesis develops an ICT model as a tool for achieving sustainable economic <br/>growth in Liberia, West Africa. The adoption of Information and Communication <br/>Technologies (ICT) has become a driving force for economic growth in many parts <br/>of the world, and this study aims to investigate how these tools can be implemented <br/>in Liberia, to improve aspects such as productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness <br/>in both the public and private sectors. The establishment of a digital economy can <br/>facilitate the creation of new businesses, industries and provide opportunities for <br/>innovation, and entrepreneurship, and create a smaller disparity between the rural <br/>and urban areas in Liberia. <br/>The study also examines the challenges to adopting ICT in Liberia, such as a lack of <br/>infrastructure, inadequate access to technology, and limited skills and knowledge <br/>within the population. This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of the benefits <br/>and challenges of the digital economy and recommends solutions for overcoming <br/>these obstacles. The study uses the Mixed-Method of research to determine Liberia's <br/>e-readiness status and its problems, advantages, and drawbacks. The data collected <br/>was analyzed using statistical tools to test selected economic growth variables, <br/>revealing many impactful trends and patterns.<br/>Relevant variables were identified, data analytics was used to create new insights, a <br/>review of public ICT policy documents, and a mathematic model based on <br/>correlation was used to develop an Economic-Growth Model to achieve sustainable <br/>economic growth. Liberia has a huge potential to grow economically; adopting and <br/>implementing the Economic-Growth Model developed in this thesis will be a <br/>significant step in achieving economic prominence through ICT solutions in real time <br/>for Liberia.<br/>Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Economic Growth, ICT Model, <br/>Liberia, Sustainable Development 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Artificial intelligence--Dissertations, Academic<br/>Economic development --Dissertations, Academic<br/>Information technology--Dissertations, Academic<br/>Sustainable development--Dissertations, Academic