Technology for Growth. Research for Impact.
Contributing to Research On Information Technology for Developing Economies
IITEDA convenes scholars whose empirical work examines technology’s role in regions where infrastructure is still emerging. Rigorous, regional, and peer-reviewed.
Convening Ideas for Global Relevance
IITEDA – Shaping the Future of IT & Development
IITEDA hosts the ICITED themed conference series in collaboration with universities across Africa, Europe, and Asia using peer review mechanism for quality control and validation.
Our Impact
Advancing Research, Connecting Institutions. Shaping Development
What We Do
ICITED Conference Series
University Collaborations
IITEDA hosts the ICITED conference series, bringing together academics and policy researchers to present empirical work on technology in developing economies.
Annual ICITED conferences bring together scholars from across the Global South and partner institutions. Details for upcoming events will be announced on this website.
The University of Calabar and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have previously partnered with us in international knowledge sharing under the auspices of ICITED.
Who We Are
The International Information Technology and Economic Development Association (IITEDA) is a global academic community with a mandate to focus on the intersection of digital innovation and socio-economic progress in developing regions of the global south. By facilitating the exchange of knowledge and resources, IITEDA fosters innovative research and development initiatives.
Participating universities provide support and amenities to ensure positive and enriching experience for researchers.
We support academic research where technology meets developing economies
Through our ICITED conference series, past collaborations and the IJITED Journal, we promote scholarship on developmental issues in emerging economies.