The primary objective of this study is to highlight ICT usage within SMEs in developing economies. Methodologically,an analysis of literature and discussions was
carried out focusing mainly on ICTs within SMEs in developing economies. The remainder of this paper is structured as follows: presentation of the usage of ICT within SMEs in general, and thereafter the focus is placed on this usage in developing economies. We then present
particular challenges SMEs have to face in developing economies in their efforts to adopt the use of ICTs and also the possible contributors to ICT success within SMEs. The overall conclusions and recommendations for future research directions in this area are then made.