A comprehensive examination of the Palestinian digital economy: infrastructure constraints under occupation, entrepreneurial resilience, research landscape (1,000+ studies), and forward-looking opportunities. This module explores the paradox of digital innovation emerging within severe geopolitical and infrastructural limitations.
Examine the structural barriers shaping Palestinian digital economy: telecommunications monopoly (Israeli control), infrastructure gaps (Area C restrictions), movement constraints (checkpoints, blockades), and resource limitations (spectrum scarcity, bandwidth throttling).
Discover how Palestinian entrepreneurs build thriving digital ventures: tech hubs (Gaza Sky Geeks, Ramallah startups), freelancing platforms (global reach despite travel bans), e-commerce innovations (localizing payments, logistics), and social enterprise models.
Systematic review of Palestinian digital economy scholarship: e-commerce adoption studies, digital divide measurement, entrepreneurship challenges, e-governance initiatives, digital rights advocacy, and gender dimensions. Synthesize findings from economics, IS, development studies.
Identify under-researched areas and forward-looking opportunities: AI adoption pathways, blockchain for digital sovereignty, data governance frameworks, digital skills pipelines, sustainable tech ecosystems, and policy recommendations for resilient digital economy under constraint.