Capital flow analysis

Abstract

In this study, capital flow analysis is applied based on ecosystem theory to develop an understanding of the establishment and sustainability of digital ecosystem infrastructure in a developing economy. For empirical understanding cases were taken from university-wide network development initiatives in Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and from continued efforts that realized the Ethiopian Educational and Research Network (EthERNet). The study attempts to identify mechanisms for the initiatives and continued contributions to maintain the health of digital ecosystem infrastructure. Critical realism is employed as an approach for the investigation. The analysis of the cases demonstrates the value of capital flow analysis to understand the healthiness of digital ecosystem infrastructure. Based on the results obtained, the study also proposes a model to investigate on the sustainability of broader digital ecosystems infrastructure in the country.