The Contribution Of Mobile Telecommunication Technology To Sustainable Development In Selected Countries In Africa

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The Contribution of Mobile Telecommunication Technology to Sustainable Development in Selected Countries in Africa

Author : Alexander En-Tzu Shih
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (793 download)

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Download or read book The Contribution of Mobile Telecommunication Technology to Sustainable Development in Selected Countries in Africa written by Alexander En-Tzu Shih and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While most of the world's population resides in countries that are wealthy or developing, the rest reside in low-income and least developed countries (LDCs), left behind and growing more disconnected. At the same time, mobile phones are widely adopted in these underdeveloped areas and demonstrate potential for economic development. However, technological innovation and policies have often addressed narrow dimensions of poverty and development. Sustainable development, on the other hand, assesses the welfare of a country in its entirety. This then begs the question of how mobile telephony technology, given its pervasiveness, can be beneficial on a systemic and sustainable level. This document presents evidence that mobile phones can contribute to sustainable development in several ways. The focus is on selected countries in the sub-Saharan Africa region: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Nigeria, each of which is categorized as a LDC. The Sustainable Development framework is used to analyze data from case studies and existing technology, institutional and policy trends in the mobile telecommunication industry. The evidence from literature demonstrates that mobile initiatives focused on niche areas, such as banking and health, have benefited on the community level and improved operations within firms. Mobile industry policies have created a healthy system of innovation in these countries. However, environmental development has been secondary or even ignored. Thus, the recommendations focus on prioritizing sustainability, specific policies continuing diffusion and adoption, technology transfer mechanisms, increased robustness in data-tracking and countering external economic shocks. The data presented is not meant to be comprehensive nor complete. Consequently, suggested future work addresses short-term, mid-term, and long-term strategies. Specific areas include examining causal linkages for mobile phone adoption, designing technology initiatives around sustainability goals, and drivers that facilitate technology transfer. Mobile telecommunication technology offers real opportunities for development and growth in Africa. If the focus of development shifts from mere economic growth to sustainable development, countries can not only transform their economic fortunes but also enhance the quality of their environment.

The African Mobile Story

Author : Knud Erik Skouby
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100079735X
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The African Mobile Story written by Knud Erik Skouby and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa and especially Sub-Saharan Africa has during the past decade witnessed one of the fastest growing markets in mobile communication. This growth is recognized to have played a pivotal role in Africa’s socio-economic development. It has had a huge impact on residential living patterns; on business networks and models; and on government services and income sources. The mobile industry has contributed more to economic growth than in any other comparable region globally introducing innovative, broadly used applications. Technical topics discussed in the book include:• Mobile Development in Sub-Saharan Africa;• Telecom Liberalization in Africa;• Role of Mobile in Socio-economic Development;• Mobile Applications in specific sectors;• Security in African Mobile;• Role of Prepaid in Africa

The Role of Technology to Achieve Sustainable Economic Development in Africa

Author : Sally Farid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Technology to Achieve Sustainable Economic Development in Africa written by Sally Farid and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective - The purpose of this paper is to study how the technological innovation can achieve and promote sustainable development particularly in Africa. It considers forms of innovation technology that could enhance sustainable development.Methodology/Technique - The data used in this paper includes 54 African countries and the study period is from 2000 to 2014, using data on IT that measures the stock of telecommunications infrastructure as telecommunications investment. The GDP series represents annual real GDP in the prices of 2000. Annual series for IT and GDP were collected from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank database in 2015.Findings - The paper presents the concept and strategies of Sustainable Economic Development, discusses existing technologies in sustainable development, shows the role of technology in sustainable development, and presents the information and communication technology to promote economic development in Africa and the obstacles to set up policies for innovation technology in Africa. Novelty - The results have major implications. Firstly, the access to telecommunications services contributes towards economic growth. Secondly, an appropriate regulatory environment is necessary to realize the potential growth in telecommunications demand generated by increased income.Type of Paper: Empirical.

Mobile Phones and Development in Africa

Author : Jenny C. Aker
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031418859
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book Mobile Phones and Development in Africa written by Jenny C. Aker and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the impact of information technology on the lives and livelihoods of rural households in sub-Saharan Africa, where simple mobile phones have leapfrogged traditional communication and financial technologies, and thus, arguably, offer some of the greatest potential for development. Drawing on primary and secondary research from a variety of disciplines, the authors examine the evolution of mobile phone coverage and adoption in sub-Saharan Africa over the past two decades, before exploring the main channels through which mobile phones can affect development. They then review initiatives on “digitizing development” and evaluate empirical evidence on their impact. The book argues that digital has yet to live up to the hype, ending with a set of questions that stakeholders should ask (and answer) when using digital technology for promoting development.

Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa

Author : Ramata Molo Thioune
Publisher : IDRC
ISBN 13 : 1552500012
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (525 download)

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Book Synopsis Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa by : Ramata Molo Thioune

Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa written by Ramata Molo Thioune and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2003 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 1 looks at the introduction, adoption, and utilization of ICTs at the community level. In various contexts -- geographical, technological, socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional -- the book explores the questions of community participation. It looks at how communities in sub-Saharan Africa have reacted to the changes brought about by the introduction of these new ICTs and, in detail, presents both the opportunities and the challenges that ICTs present for community development. The book will be useful for both researchers and development practitioners active, or just embarking upon, an "ICT for development" program. It will also be a very useful reference tool not only for academics but also for policymakers, decision-makers, and development professionals interested in the issue.

New Media

Author : N. C. Lesame
Publisher : Van Schaik Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Media written by N. C. Lesame and published by Van Schaik Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this publication the contributors share their knowledge of and expertise in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector to provide the reader with information on the latest developments in this field, especially in selected African countries.

Law and Regulation of Mobile Payment Systems

Author : Joy Malala
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351728571
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Law and Regulation of Mobile Payment Systems written by Joy Malala and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last ten years mobile payment systems have revolutionised banking in some countries in Africa. In Kenya the introduction of M-Pesa, a new financial services model, has transformed the banking and financial services industry. Giving the unbanked majority access to the financial services market it has attracted over 18 million subscribers which is remarkable given that fewer than 4 million people in Kenya have bank accounts. This book addresses the legal and regulatory issues arising out of the introduction of M-Pesa in Kenya and its drive towards financial inclusion. It considers the interaction between regulation and technological innovation with a particular focus on the regulatory tools, institutional arrangements and government decisional processes through the examination as a whole of its regulatory capacity. This is done with a view to understanding the regulatory capacity of Kenya in addressing the vulnerabilities presented by technological innovation in the financial industry for consumers after financial inclusion. It also examines the way that mobile payments have been regulated by criticising the piecemeal approach that the Central Bank of Kenya has taken in addressing the legal and regulatory issues presented by mobile payments. The book argues there are significant gaps in the regulatory regime of mobile banking in Kenya.

Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society

Author : Etim, Alice S.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799834700
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society written by Etim, Alice S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, many developing regions across the globe have made rigorous efforts to become integrated into the global information society. The development and implementation of information communication technology (ICT) devices and policies within various fields of service have significantly aided in the infrastructural progression of these countries. Despite these considerable advancements, there remains a lack of research and awareness on this imperative subject. Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society is an essential reference source that discusses the adoption and impact of ICT tools in developing areas of the world as well as specific challenges and sustainable uses within various professional fields. Featuring research on topics such as policy development, gender differences, and international business, this book is ideally designed for educators, policymakers, researchers, librarians, practitioners, scientists, government officials, and students seeking coverage on modern applications of ICT services in developing countries.

Mobile Technologies and Socio-Economic Development in Emerging Nations

Author : Mtenzi, Fredrick Japhet
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 152254030X
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Mobile Technologies and Socio-Economic Development in Emerging Nations written by Mtenzi, Fredrick Japhet and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As technology advances, mobile devices have become more affordable and useful to countries around the world. As a result, mobile evolution has become an essential part of economic and social advancement. Mobile Technologies and Socio-Economic Development in Emerging Nations provides emerging research on the role of mobile devices as an important aspect of social and economic growth in developing countries. While highlighting topics, such as device authentication, mobile data management, and sensor services, this book explores how mobile devices have evolved to become an extremely useful tool. This book is a vital resource for academicians, researchers, students, practitioners, politicians, and professionals seeking current research on the uses, applications, and advantages of mobile services in increasing economic growth.

Technology, Sustainability, and Rural Development in Africa

Author : Blessing M. Maumbe
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466636084
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Technology, Sustainability, and Rural Development in Africa by : Blessing M. Maumbe

Download or read book Technology, Sustainability, and Rural Development in Africa written by Blessing M. Maumbe and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-03-31 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides research, analytical methods, techniques, and development policies in ICT adoption and diffusion in Africa and around the globe, highlighting the major trends in ICT applications and rural development"--Provided by publisher.

Africa's ICT Infrastructure

Author : Vivien Foster
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 0821384546
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book Africa's ICT Infrastructure written by Vivien Foster and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa's ICT Infrastructure reviews how the investment in the sector has been financed and how the structure of the market has changed since the liberalization process started. It looks at the role of both private and public institutions as sources of financing for the sector and charts the emergence of investors from developing countries in leading the expansion of the sector across the region. --

Space Supporting Africa

Author : Annette Froehlich
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030617807
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Space Supporting Africa written by Annette Froehlich and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-19 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the need to support decision-makers across Africa by promoting awareness of the importance of space technologies and data to African development through the presentation of existing examples where space supports education and healthcare, and by making recommendations for further roll-out of these efforts. This is necessary because of the enduring misconception that space-related research and expenditure competes with other, more pressing, needs on the continent, when in truth space can play a major role in meeting these needs. Accordingly, the book unpacks the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 and the critical needs they address in the African context. Secondly, it provides an analysis of the African higher education landscape and considers the network of higher education-related SDGs, their targets, and their indicators. Africa’s own development plan, Agenda 2063, is also explored. The African higher education landscape is then assessed by way of three models – the Space-Education Equation (SEE), the Benefits to Education by Space Transection (BEST), and the Enhanced Education for Sustainable Development Access and Success (EESDAS) model. The critical role of educational technologies and e-learning in bridging the educational access and success gap is appraised, as is the role of the space sector, and its technologies, applications, and data in African higher education. Finally, it explores e-health and provides an analysis of pertinent technologies required by e-health, past and present, and the opportunities and challenges it presents. Space technology can play a critical role in eliminating the barriers that are currently preventing e-health from playing a more significant role in a developing region such as sub-Saharan Africa.

Digital Media and Wireless Communications in Developing Nations

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429639422
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Digital Media and Wireless Communications in Developing Nations written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital Media and Wireless Communication in Developing Nations: Agriculture, Education, and the Economic Sector explores how digital media and wireless communication, especially mobile phones and social media platforms, offer concrete opportunities for developing countries to transform different sectors of their economies. The volume focuses on the agricultural, economic, and education sectors. The chapter authors, mostly from Africa and India, provide a wealth of information on recent innovations, the opportunities they provide, challenges faced, and the direction of future research in digital media and wireless communication to leverage transformation in developing countries. The volume provides important research on digital media and wireless communication within the context of developing countries that will be very useful for professionals from academia, government agencies, NGOs, technologists, entrepreneurs and investors, and others.

Re-imagining Development Communication in Africa

Author : Chuka Onwumechili
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0739176145
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (391 download)

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Book Synopsis Re-imagining Development Communication in Africa by : Chuka Onwumechili

Download or read book Re-imagining Development Communication in Africa written by Chuka Onwumechili and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-imagining Development Communication in Africa is organized into three sections or parts, the first focusing on the past and the history of development communication scholarship; the second analyzes theoretical issues, and finally a third section that looks at country cases. The first part provides several perspectives on the historical development of the field as it pertains to Africa. Some of these look at ideological, indigenous contributions, and the particular importance of gender issues. The second section provides a critique of development communication theory and provides a more cultural appropriate alternative. Additionally, the book applies existing theory to practice in African communities. This leads to the third section of the book which focuses on development communication in some country cases such as in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda.

ICT, Financial Inclusion, and Growth Evidence from African Countries

Author : Kangni Kpodar
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1455225010
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (552 download)

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Book Synopsis ICT, Financial Inclusion, and Growth Evidence from African Countries by : Kangni Kpodar

Download or read book ICT, Financial Inclusion, and Growth Evidence from African Countries written by Kangni Kpodar and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper studies the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT), especially mobile phone rollout, on economic growth in a sample of African countries from 1988 to 2007. Further, we investigate whether financial inclusion is one of the channels through which mobile phone development influences economic growth. In estimating the impact of ICT on economic growth, we use a wide range of ICT indicators, including mobile and fixed telephone penetration rates and the cost of local calls. We address any endogeneity issues by using the System Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) estimator. Financial inclusion is captured by variables measuring access to financial services, such as the number of deposits or loans per head, compiled by Beck, Demirguc-Kunt, and Martinez Peria (2007) and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP, 2009). The results confirm that ICT, including mobile phone development, contribute significantly to economic growth in African countries. Part of the positive effect of mobile phone penetration on growth comes from greater financial inclusion. At the same time, the development of mobile phones consolidates the impact of financial inclusion on economic growth, especially in countries where mobile financial services take hold.

Telecommunications Policies for Sub-Saharan Africa

Author : Mohammad A. Mustafa
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821338513
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Telecommunications Policies for Sub-Saharan Africa written by Mohammad A. Mustafa and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Bank Technical Paper No. 345. This report examines specific policies for achieving sustainable development of the mining industry in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The report highlights the importance of the mining sector to national economies of the region and discusses World Bank assistance in formulating policy. Also available in Spanish: (ISBN 0-8213-3942-7) Stock no. 13942.

Digital Solutions and the Case for Africa’s Sustainable Development

Author : Maake, Albert Ong'uti
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799829693
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Digital Solutions and the Case for Africa’s Sustainable Development written by Maake, Albert Ong'uti and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African economies can benefit tremendously from the new wave of digital innovation and information technology by using it to build and maintain sustainable systems. However, the gap in the theory and practice of providing these solutions remains poorly understood and difficult to fill. Only by addressing this gap head-on can it be traversed to the greater benefit of African citizens. Digital Solutions and the Case for Africa’s Sustainable Development is a pivotal reference source that presents existing technologies and their relevant solutions and further inspires inventions and innovation to provide sustainable solutions to African problems. Highlighting a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and digital identity, this book is ideally designed for government officials, public officials, computer engineers, economists, IT specialists, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians, and students.