INTERDISIPLIN: Journal of Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)

Digital Dependency and Political Economy in Developing Countries: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis

Islam, MD. Rafiul (Unknown)
Jerin, Afia Jahin (Unknown)

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Publish Date
22 Oct 2025

Abstract

This paper investigates the intersection of political economy and digital dependency in developing country, highlighting how reliance on external digital infrastructure platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and shape sovereignty, development and inequality. Drawing on secondary data from World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD, ILO, and peer-reviewed literature, the study applied dependency theory and digital colonialism framework to evaluate challenges and opportunities in digital economy. findings included that while digital technology foster growth and innovation they also deepen vulnerabilities to external shocks and reinforce structural inequalities. policy recommendation emphasize strengthening domestic digital infrastructure, ensure data sovereignty, and fostering inclusive AI adoption.

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INTERDISIPLIN: Journal of Qualitative and Quantitative Research
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Penerbit Hellow Pustaka

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Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of Qualitative and Quantitative Research particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of the sciences of Qualitative and Quantitative ...