Inovação digital em MPME’s Moçambicanas e sua contribuição para o crescimento económico do país

Abstract

Digital innovation has become increasingly important for economic growth in Mozambique, especially for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This study aims to analyze how digital innovation can contribute to the economic growth of mozambican MSMEs, identifying the main barriers and challenges faced in the implementation of digital technologies. To achieve this objective, were carried out a bibliographical review on the subject, questionnaires with owners, managers and employees of MSMEs operating in Maputo City, and interviews with associations that represent these companies. The empirical data collected revealed that MSME's face barriers related to lack of financial resources, technical skills, infrastructure, knowledge and information, in addition to government regulations. However, the adoption of digital innovation can bring significant benefits, such as increasing the efficiency and productivity of companies, reducing operating costs and expanding the scope of business. Digital innovation in mozambican MSMEs has contributed to the country's economic growth, as these companies represent a significant part of the business sector and play an important role in generating jobs and stimulating local development. It is important to emphasize that this study has some limitations, such as the limited availability of information on the use of digital technologies in mozambican MSMEs and difficulties in accessing some companies. However, the results obtained can serve as a basis for understanding the reality of the companies surveyed and as a reference for future work in the same area of study