Abstract
M.Com. (Business Management)
The implementation of Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is increasing through the introduction of various projects. The main aim of this research study was to explore the perception of the project implementers on factors that affect uptake and deployment of ICT4D projects in a South African based organization namely, Digify Africa. A qualitative research method was utilized. In-depth interviews were conducted with the Digify Africa project managers. The findings from the interviews revealed that the main factors of ICT4D project uptake and deployment at Digify Africa were: 1. Social contextualization, 2. Funding from donors because most projects relied on external funding 3. Collaboration because in all the projects the project managers worked with other organizations. The limitations of the study included the following: This data was collected from four project managers who were in charge of the implementations of the ICT4D project this may yield biased information; This is a cross-sectional research, therefore there are time constraints because the research was conducted in a short period. The findings of the study are valuable for project managers in the future adoption of ICT4D projects. The future research recommended was a study emphasizing the importance and the benefits of ICT4D, which is a very wide discipline. Lately, there has been a rise in micro jobs through online platforms. A research in the influences and challenges of these online platforms in the South African context would be important because online micro-jobs create a new job market.