Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017)
Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for E-commerce Adoption by SMEs in Egypt in Egypt: An African Perspective
Shannon Lewis, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
Dr Stephen Thomas, Department of Advanced Studies, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
Published: January 22, 2026
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This study examines Challenges and Opportunities for E-commerce Adoption by SMEs in Egypt in the context of Egypt, addressing key challenges and opportunities from an African perspective.
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Shannon Lewis, Dr Stephen Thomas (2026). Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for E-commerce Adoption by SMEs in Egypt in Egypt: An African Perspective. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017), 15-34.
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Challenges and Opportunities for E-commerce Adoption by SMEs in EgyptEgyptAfricaBusiness
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