This volume covers a wide spectrum of issues relating to economic and political development enabled by information and communication technology (ICT). Showcasing contributions from researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges...

Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Social Web Sites: Practices and Tools for Emerging Markets -- Chapter 3 Web 2.0, Social Media and Developing Economies: State of the Art and Practical Opportunities -- Chapter 4 The Institutional Foundations of Transition and Emerging Economies -- Chapter 5...

The Encyclopedia of Creativity, Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CI2E) is a three-volume electronic and print reference that uniquely covers the broad spectrum of topics relating to the process of creativity and innovation, from a wide variety of perspectives (e.g., economics,...