  The main aim of this paper is to achieve a depth of understanding of the
various similarities and differences in terms of challenges between developed
and developing countries and in regards to the implementation of ICT
innovations. Indeed, advances in Information and Communication Technologies
(ICTs) have brought many innovations to the field of Information Systems (IS).
Despite agreements on their importance to the success of organizations, the
implementation processes of such innovations are multifaceted and require
proper addressing of a wide-spread issues and challenges. In this study, we
address this matter by first; synthesizing a comprehensive body of recent and
classified literature concerningfive ICTinitiatives,second;analyzing and
classifying ICTs challenges forboth developed and developing countries as well
as justifying their similarities and differences following thematic analysis
qualitative methods, and third; presenting the study conclusions and
identifying future research areas drawn upon theconducted comparative analysis.
