# Determinants of ICT Adoption Among Small Scale Agribusiness Enterprises In Somalia

**Authors:** Husein Osman Abdullahi, Abdikarim Abi Hassan, Murni Mahmud, Abdifatah Farah Ali  
**arXiv:** [2103.01769](https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.01769)  
**Date:** 2021-02-24  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/2103.01769v1/

## Key points

- Study conducted by Husein Osman Abdullahi, Abdikarim Abi Hassan, Murni Mahmud, and Abdifatah Farah Ali focuses on ICT adoption among small-scale agribusiness enterprises in Somalia
- Potential for ICT to advance the Agricultural Business sector in countries like Somalia
- Key factors influencing ICT adoption identified through quantitative data analysis and TOE framework: relative advantage, complexity, top management support, competitive pressure
- Factors such as ICT costs and vendor support do not significantly impact technology adoption in agricultural business settings
- Research enhances understanding of technology uptake in the agricultural sector and enriches existing literature on African agricultural business practices
- Importance of considering specific contextual factors when exploring technological advancements in agriculture-related industries

## Summary

The study conducted by Husein Osman Abdullahi, Abdikarim Abi Hassan, Murni Mahmud, and Abdifatah Farah Ali delves into the determinants of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption among small-scale agribusiness enterprises in Somalia. The research highlights the potential for ICT to advance the Agricultural Business sector in countries like Somalia that are looking to explore opportunities within the industry. Through quantitative data analysis and employing the Technology, Organization, Environment (TOE) framework, the researchers identify key factors influencing ICT adoption in Somalian agribusiness enterprises. They find that relative advantage, complexity, top management support, and competitive pressure are significant contributors to ICT adoption. However, factors such as ICT costs and vendor support do not show a significant relationship with technology adoption in agricultural business settings. This research enhances our understanding of technology uptake within this sector and enriches existing literature on agricultural business practices on the African continent. The findings underscore the importance of considering specific contextual factors when exploring technological advancements in agriculture-related industries.