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<b>Dear All,</b></div>
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I hope this email finds you well.</div>
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We are delighted to invite you to contribute to our minitrack titled “Digital Transformation in Economies with Limited Internet Connectivity” as part of AMCIS2025. This minitrack aims to address the pressing challenges and explore innovative strategies for
digital transformation in regions with limited internet infrastructure and other underserved areas.</div>
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Given the socio-economic conditions in these regions, including high connectivity costs and frequent disruptions caused by natural disasters, this minitrack seeks to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration. We welcome submissions focusing on tailored
digital interventions, strategies to enhance digital access and resilience, and sustainable growth models. Research design studies may also include experimental designs, case studies, or other methodologies that offer obvious impactful insights.</div>
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Potential topics include but are not limited to:</div>
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Innovative solutions to improve digital access in underserved areas.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">
Resilience strategies to mitigate disruptions in connectivity.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">
Sustainable digital transformation models suited for regions with persistent challenges.</li></ul>
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We would be honoured to include your expertise and perspective in this critical discussion. Please find the submission details and guidelines attached
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https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org/submissions/track-descriptions/</a>. Should you have any questions or require further information, do not hesitate to contact us.</div>
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We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions. Thank you for your time and consideration, and we hope to collaborate with you on advancing digital transformation research for long-term socio-economic development in underserved regions.</div>
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Warm regards,<br>
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Syed</div>
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<b>On behalf of the minitrack chairs:</b></div>
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Syed Nasirin, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, snasirin@ums.edu.my</li><li style="font-family: "Courier New", monospace; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">
T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, ramayah@usm.my</li><li style="font-family: "Courier New", monospace; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">
Suraya Miskon, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, suraya@utm.my</li><li style="font-family: "Courier New", monospace; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">
Hadzariah Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, had@ums.edu.my</li><li style="font-family: "Courier New", monospace; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">
Iza Azura Ahmad Bahar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, izabahar@ums.edu.my</li></ul>
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