Factors Affecting Information and Communication Technology Development on a National Scale

Technological trends have emerged at a very rapid speed indicating the breadth of social and economic dependence as also observed globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, some countries struggle to adapt to such changes, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Least Developed Countries (LDC) [1]. This research explores factors affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development on a national scale with a focus on Pacific Island nations. The methodology involved semi-structured interviews, observations and review of ICT documents including reports from government agencies and international organizations. In theory, change and adaptation is vital in technology development as observed in all levels of society and exercised in both the private and public sector. This research argues that such changes are in various forms including processes (h1), governance (h2) and sociocultural factors (h3).