Challenges of ICT Approval in Small And Medium Enterprises in the Republic of Albania

The process of globalization and digitalization have fundamentally changed the way of doing business and competition in the market. Information and Communication Technology is the cornerstone of this drastic change, bringing revolutionary changes to social and economic life. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the benefits, challenges and strategies for minimizing the barriers of the adoption of information and communication technology, and to provide an overview of ICT in Albania by studying SME beliefs and attitudes regarding this issue. In addition to information on the current situation, the needs and difficulties of SMEs in identifying and using ICT will be identified and analyzed. In this paper we will use quantitative research, online questionnaire for gathering data, and through comparative analysis we will draw a conclusion for ICT impact on the growth and competitiveness of SMEs