The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can advance the Agricultural Business sector, particularly in a country seeking opportunities to explore the sector. There is evidence that ICT has made significant contributions to agribusiness because it allows enterprises to manage their operations, and it has major impacts on the business. However, the critical factors that motivate the adoption of new innovative technology by agribusiness enterprises are underexplored. The literature has indicated ICT adoption among small-scale agribusiness enterprises in Somalia is not fully understood. Nevertheless, this study addresses this gap by investigating the adoption of ICT among small-scale agribusiness enterprises in Somalia. The paper reports the use of the Technology, Organization, Environment (TOE) framework. An online survey has been conducted with random sampling for data collection, with 107 respondents. The respondents are from agribusiness staff and farmers from various agricultural companies in Somalia. After quantitative data analysis, the results indicated that relative advantage, complexity, top management support, and competitive pressure factors are significant contributors to ICT adoption in Somalian agribusiness enterprises, while ICT costs and vendor support are not significantly related to the adoption of ICT in agricultural business. This study concludes that ICT adoption in Somalia is inspired by insight and motivation rather than financial and external support. Understanding these factors leads to a better understanding of ICT adoption in Somalia. Additionally, it enriches the literature about the agriculture business on the African continent

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ICT plays a vital role in enhancing supply chain operations, leading to improved efficiency and productivity within the industry. This study aims to examine how information and communication technologies can improve supply chain management's efficiency and effectiveness through a comprehensive literature review. The study utilized various databases such as Scopus, Emerald, Sage, spring link and Taylor. The study employed a predefined search strategy that used "ICT in Supply Chain" as the primary keyword search term. Additionally, the study examined research articles published from 2018 to 2023. Initially, 1086 references were retrieved, but eventually, only 10 articles were deemed eligible and met the inclusion criteria for the analysis. The key findings and suggestions of each selected publication have been carefully considered and synthesized. The study outlines future research opportunities and highlights the consequence of continued leveraging ICT for sustainable and competitive supply chain management practices. Nevertheless, the study suggested that there is a need to strengthen the implementation of ICT in supply chain management to enhance the performance and efficiency of supply chain operations and their members. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of implementing ICT tools in supply chain sectors while considering factors hindering ICT utilization in supply chains.

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Cloud computing (CC) represents a third-generation computing platform that offers numerous benefits, including faster data transactions, cost advantages, elasticity, flexibility, and pay-per-use models, among others. However, CC adoption in developing nations, such as Somalia, is impeded by various challenges. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing CC adoption in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Somalia. Data was collected from 195 ICT officials and experts in the SME domain in Mogadishu, Somalia, and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results revealed that cost savings, firm size, top management support, and regulatory support significantly influence CC adoption in SMEs. Conversely, security concerns and competitive pressure showed no significant relationship with CC adoption. This study contributes to the literature by examining the technology, organization, and environment (TOE) framework in the context of CC adoption and provides valuable insights to inform policymaking and promote CC adoption in developing nations. Nonetheless, the study's limitation lies in its narrow focus on Somalia, and the generalizability of the results to other developing nations may be limited.