Transitioning from Use to Effective Use of Digital Innovation Platforms for Development: An Evergreen Discussion

The disruptions of different nature occurring since the onset of pandemics such as Ebola & Covid19 have exposed the imperative to re-imagine digital transformation, towards a more realistic goal-oriented perspective. Public sector organizations in many countries around the global south are at a crossroads, where the digital solutions at their disposal must be efficient, to address situations beyond technology adoption. Recent discussions have advocated for understanding what effective use of digital platforms is, as this would serve as a backbone between a system and the benefits it can deliver. In this research, we tackle the pressing imperative of using health information systems effectively for efficient organizational transformation. The insights discussed in this research will assist both scholars and professionals in reflecting on the digital transformation of public organizations in the global south, and the drivers behind the effective use of health information systems in fragmented economies