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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: What is the role of mobile phones in bringing about growth?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-4
Issue: 1
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.764597
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Author-Name: Hopestone Kayiska Chavula
Author-X-Name-First: Hopestone Kayiska
Author-X-Name-Last: Chavula
Title: Telecommunications development and economic growth in Africa
Abstract:
This study tries to assess the impact of telecommunications
penetration on peoples' living standards in Africa through their impact on
per capita income growth. This was motivated by the curiosity to find out
if the telecommunications growth being experienced by African countries
translates into economic growth through its impact on people's living
standards. Barro's [1991] endogenous growth model is employed to estimate
the impact of mobile, fixed telephone main lines and the use of the
Internet on per capita income in a cross-country analysis covering 49
countries in Africa. The overall results indicate that the telephone main
lines and mobile telephony have a significant impact on the people's
living standards in Africa, while Internet usage does not have a
significant contribution towards economic growth. However, when these
countries are categorized into the three groups following the 2008 World
Bank classification criteria of being upper-middle, upper-low and
low-income countries, the results show that fixed telephony, mobile
telephony and the Internet usage have a significant impact on growth in
the upper-middle-income countries, while only the mobile telephone
penetration has a significant impact on growth in both the
upper-low-income and the low-income countries in Africa. The mobile growth
effect is the largest among the country groups.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 5-23
Issue: 1
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.694794
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Author-Name: Pádraig Carmody
Author-X-Name-First: Pádraig
Author-X-Name-Last: Carmody
Title: A knowledge economy or an information society in Africa? Thintegration and the mobile phone revolution
Abstract:
Much has been written about the impacts of new information
and communication technology in Africa and its transformational
socio-economic impacts. The penetration of mobile phones in particular has
been particularly marked in recent years. This paper seeks to interrogate
the hypothesis of transformation by examining the ways in which Africa is
integrated into the global mobile phone value chain, and then the uses to
which this technology is put on the continent. There is a fundamental
distinction between having a knowledge economy and an information society.
While mobiles are having significant, and sometimes welfare-enhancing
impacts, their use is embedded in existing relations of social support,
and also conflict. Consequently, their impacts are dialectical,
facilitating change, but also reinforcing existing power relations. While
Africa may be an information society, it is not, as yet, developing a
knowledge economy. Mobile phone usage then represents a form of thin,
rather than thick, integration ("thintegration") in the global economy,
which, because it does not lead to high value-added exports, does not
fundamentally alter the continent's dependent position.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 24-39
Issue: 1
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.719859
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Author-Name: Sergey Valery Samoilenko
Author-X-Name-First: Sergey
Author-X-Name-Last: Valery Samoilenko
Title: Investigating factors associated with the spillover effect of investments in telecoms: Do some transition economies pay too much for too little?
Abstract:
One of the routes by which investments in information and
communication technologies (ICT) could impact a macroeconomic bottom line
of economies is by contributing to total factor productivity (TFP), an
important component of economic growth. While the more traditional
"investments to revenues" resource-intensive path has been well
researched, the nature of the indirect "investments to TFP" link remains
much less clear. Specifically, it is not well understood what conditions
must be present for economies to exhibit the relationship between
investments and TFP. In the current study, conducted in the context of 18
transition economies in Europe and the former Soviet Union, we aim to
identify some of the factors associated with the presence of the
relationship between the subset of investments in ICT, investments in
telecoms, and two components of TFP - change in
efficiency and change in technology. The results
of the analysis of the data set spanning from 1993 to 2002 suggest that
while the presence of the link between investments and change in
technology was associated with the level of investments, the
presence of the relationship between investments and change in
efficiency was associated with the quality of a full-time telecom
workforce. The consequent analysis of the data set spanning from 2003 to
2008 supports this finding and also provides evidence of the importance of
the macroeconomic strategies that balance an increase in the levels of
investments with the increase in the levels of efficiency of utilization
of investments and the generation of revenues.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 40-61
Issue: 1
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.677710
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Author-Name: John Levendis
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Levendis
Author-Name: Sang H. Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Sang H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Title: On the endogeneity of telecommunications and economic growth: evidence from Asia
Abstract:
The impact of mobile and fixed telephones on economic growth
has been the subject of increasing scrutiny in the literature on economic
development. It is even of interest to theoretical macroeconomists, as it
provides a useful test of the positive network externalities that should
be present if endogenous growth theory is correct. We study the
relationship between teledensity and growth in Asia, as the countries
there have experienced wildly different levels of telephone penetration
per capita, and of rates of growth of GDP per
capita. We estimate several econometric models, one which
explicitly treats telecom as strictly exogenous, and others which treat it
as endogenous. Our conclusions are robust to the econometric
specification. We find that the impact of teledensity on growth is
positive, and increases with the level of telephone penetration. This
provides support for endogenous growth theory.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 62-85
Issue: 1
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.694793
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Author-Name: Duncan Wambogo Omole
Author-X-Name-First: Duncan Wambogo
Author-X-Name-Last: Omole
Title: Harnessing information and communication technologies (ICTs) to address urban poverty: Emerging open policy lessons for the open knowledge economy
Abstract:
Urban poverty is a complex socio-economic problem. The
expected doubling of the urban population relative to rural areas by 2050
without a corresponding economic and infrastructure growth will worsen the
problem, especially in emerging economies. Poor urban residents face
rising unemployment and underemployment, constrained access to financial
services, market exploitation, poor housing, crime, unsatisfactory health
services and scant education opportunities. Several players have attempted
to address these problems through information and communication
technologies. This paper isolated a few of these to determine critical
success factors on the economic empowerment front.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 86-96
Issue: 1
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.664112
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Networks of change, shifting power from institutions to people: how are innovations in the use of information and communication technology transforming development?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 97-99
Issue: 2
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.789151
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Author-Name: Michel S. Laguerre
Author-X-Name-First: Michel S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Laguerre
Title: Information technology and development: the Internet and the mobile phone in Haiti
Abstract:
This paper examines the ways in which the information
technology (IT) sector has contributed to the growth of the Haitian
economy. It pinpoints four areas in which the impact is most visible: (1)
the employment that the growth of the IT industry generates in both the
informal and formal sectors of the economy; (2) the sizable amount of
taxes that it disburses to the coffers of the state; (3) the crucial
communication services that it provides to the business community (e.g.
banking); and (4) the remittances flows that it facilitates.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 100-111
Issue: 2
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.690170
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Author-Name: Martin Brigham
Author-X-Name-First: Martin
Author-X-Name-Last: Brigham
Author-Name: Niall Hayes
Author-X-Name-First: Niall
Author-X-Name-Last: Hayes
Title: Hybridity, consulting and e-development in the making: inscribing new practices of impact assessment and value management
Abstract:
This paper examines critically the changes taking place in
the e-development sector, and, specifically, investigates the ways in
which private sector information and communication technology (ICT)-led
organizations may be implicated in shaping such changes. We report on a
research into a multi-national ICT consultancy company which is developing
their own offering in the domain of value management and performance
management for the development sector. We situate this initiative within
the development literature that has charted the changing role of donors
and non-government organizations (NGOs). Drawing on actor-network theory,
we argue that, with the deployment of value management techniques,
upstream donors are becoming a more central feature of NGOs'
preoccupations and activities. We provide an in-depth analysis of the
renegotiation of the e-development network, and argue that e-development
can be understood as a hybrid practice. The paper concludes with
implications and suggestions for further research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 112-132
Issue: 2
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.690171
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Author-Name: Johan Breytenbach
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Breytenbach
Author-Name: Carina De Villiers
Author-X-Name-First: Carina
Author-X-Name-Last: De Villiers
Author-Name: Martina Jordaan
Author-X-Name-First: Martina
Author-X-Name-Last: Jordaan
Title: Communities in control of their own integrated technology development processes
Abstract:
This article studies technology-driven, development-focused
initiatives (information and communication technology for development
(ICT4D) projects) at a community level in South Africa. This study forms
part of the existing debate on ICT4D project success and suggests answers
toward accelerating ICT4D projects' growth toward maturity and
sustainability. Concerns that receive attention include the level of
ownership and control taken by members of benefiting local communities in
ICT4D projects, the level of social embeddedness of ICT4D projects, and a
revision of the concept of sustainability within the ICT4D context. A
detailed case study that compares two similar ICT4D projects influencing
four local communities, focusing on educational institutions within the
communities in South Africa, provides the foundation for this article.
Adjustments are made to the Five Stages Maturity Model for ICT projects
(Leem et al., 2008) and then used to guide our critical discussion
regarding each community's relationship with the information and
communication technology for development (ICT4D) projects currently
running within each society, and how these relationships can be matured
and sustained. Findings include a discussion of the importance of direct
and diffused increases in freedom resulting from an ICT4D project and the
often discounted role of recognition, celebration of achievements within
the local community, and media involvement in the maturity, and hence
sustainability, of ICT4D projects.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 133-150
Issue: 2
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.714348
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Author-Name: Martha Garcia-Murillo
Author-X-Name-First: Martha
Author-X-Name-Last: Garcia-Murillo
Title: Does a government web presence reduce perceptions of corruption?
Abstract:
Researchers have found that corruption severely affects a
country's development because it takes resources away from the economy,
leads to uncertainty and impairs investment. The purpose of this study is,
thus, to determine if a government's web presence can help to reduce
perceptions of corruption. There is some empirical evidence that it helps,
but there is also skepticism from some scholars who argue that technology
is simply another tool that can be exploited for purposes of corruption.
The statistical model we use in this article looks at governance factors,
specifically government effectiveness and accountability, as well as the
focus variable of government web portals. Using data from a six-year panel
(2002-2005 and 2008) for 208 countries, our analysis finds that
governments' web presence has reduced perceptions of corruption around the
world. We also provide case evidence from governments that have used
Internet portals that have reduced perceptions of corruption. The author
recommends that international agencies support and promote the use of the
Internet by governments to supplement other anti-corruption measures that
rely on improvements in governance alone.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 151-175
Issue: 2
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.751574
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Author-Name: Richard T. Watson
Author-X-Name-First: Richard T.
Author-X-Name-Last: Watson
Author-Name: K. Niki Kunene
Author-X-Name-First: K. Niki
Author-X-Name-Last: Kunene
Author-Name: M. Sirajul Islam
Author-X-Name-First: M. Sirajul
Author-X-Name-Last: Islam
Title: Frugal information systems (IS)
Abstract:
A discussion of the factors contributing to a likely increase
in austerity establishes the case for a greater emphasis on frugal
information systems (IS), which is defined as an information system that
is developed and deployed with minimal resources to meet the pre-eminent
goal of the client. The U-constructs are adopted as a foundation for a
frugal IS, and two simple messaging system-based case studies illustrate
their application. Design guidelines and practices for frugal IS are
considered. The challenges and potential gains of frugal IS are reviewed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 176-187
Issue: 2
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.714349
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Information and Communication Technologies in the Midst of Global Change: How do we Know When Development Takes Place?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 189-192
Issue: 3
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.818827
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Author-Name: Gurpreet Singh Suri
Author-X-Name-First: Gurpreet Singh
Author-X-Name-Last: Suri
Author-Name: Pamela Yvette Abbott
Author-X-Name-First: Pamela Yvette
Author-X-Name-Last: Abbott
Title: IT Cultural Enclaves and Social Change: The Interplay Between Indian Cultural values and Western Ways of Working in an Indian IT Organization
Abstract:
Globalization has been associated with opportunities for
economic development through the establishment and growth of information
technology (IT)-related industries in developing countries, which have
been criticized, though, for offering only a skewed development
trajectory, with little or no connections to the local economy. The term
"export enclaves" has been used to refer to such activity. We adopt this
term in another sense, that of communities that develop distinct cultural
norms from those in the wider communities of which they are part, and use
it as a metaphor to describe the development of "working" cultures within
such export enclaves. We use a case study of an Indian IT technology firm
to illustrate how these enclaved working cultures develop. The findings
illustrate that there is a complex interplay between Western value systems
and traditional Indian socio-cultural values which is shaping the
direction of work-based values in the IT enclave discussed in the case
study. The contributions to existing research illustrated by this
perspective are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 193-214
Issue: 3
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.719860
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Author-Name: Murodillo Abdusamadovich Latifov
Author-X-Name-First: Murodillo Abdusamadovich
Author-X-Name-Last: Latifov
Author-Name: Sundeep Sahay
Author-X-Name-First: Sundeep
Author-X-Name-Last: Sahay
Title: Challenges in Moving to "Health Information for Action": An Infrastructural Perspective From a Case Study in Tajikistan
Abstract:
Health information systems (HIS) in developing countries are
mainly characterized as being "data led," with vast amounts of data being
routinely collected, but with limited evidence of them being used "for
action." While past research and practice have made significant progress
in understanding issues contributing to this situation, limited
advancement has been made as to how to redress the situation. Further,
infrastructure issues impeding data use have also not been significantly
highlighted in existing research. Drawing on a longitudinal case of the
design, development and implementation of HIS in Tajikistan, we argue that
a reason for this weak progress has been the rather narrow focus on
technology, ignoring the broader issues that influence its uptake and use.
We explore this through an "infrastructure" lens to enable a more holistic
perspective to understand complex socio-technical networks with a
multiplicity of interests, actors and technologies in play which need to
be aligned. A key contribution of this paper is the identification of
facets of a health information infrastructure which helps to identify both
the constraints and opportunities in making a transition from a data-led
to an action-led system.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 215-229
Issue: 3
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.751575
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Author-Name: Arlene Bailey
Author-X-Name-First: Arlene
Author-X-Name-Last: Bailey
Author-Name: Ojelanki Ngwenyama
Author-X-Name-First: Ojelanki
Author-X-Name-Last: Ngwenyama
Title: Toward Entrepreneurial Behavior in Underserved Communities: An Ethnographic Decision Tree Model of Telecenter Usage
Abstract:
This paper investigates the decision-making process of
community members who decide on using telecenters for entrepreneurial
endeavors. A qualitative approach through interviews with telecenter staff
and users is used to assess the barriers and enablers to economic activity
through use of telecenters. An ethnographic decision tree model is
developed to illustrate the process through which a community member makes
a decision to use the telecenter to support economic livelihood. A
predictive model for entrepreneurial behavior is proposed based on the
factors which influence the usage of telecenters for entrepreneurship -
social ties, opportunity recognition and support from the telecenters.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 230-248
Issue: 3
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.751571
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Author-Name: Ebikabowei Emmanuel Baro
Author-X-Name-First: Ebikabowei Emmanuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Baro
Author-Name: Benake-ebide Christy Endouware
Author-X-Name-First: Benake-ebide Christy
Author-X-Name-Last: Endouware
Title: The Effects of Mobile Phone on the Socio-economic Life of the Rural Dwellers in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Abstract:
This article aims to provide information on the effects of
the mobile phone on the socio-economic life of the rural dwellers in the
Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The study adopted a semi-structured
interview method. The study covered nine villages selected from Delta and
Bayelsa States in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Convenience sampling
technique was used to select 129 respondents who voluntarily agreed to
participate in the study. The interview was tape recorded and the
information collected from the tape recordings were transcribed and coded.
Similar viewpoints toward the same question were put together for the
analysis. The study revealed that the mobile phone has brought immerse
socio-economic impact on the rural dwellers in the Niger Delta region of
Nigeria. The study revealed that mobile phone use enable the rural
dwellers to communicate with family members and friends in urban areas;
relatives in urban areas send recharge cards for them to sell for money
instead of traveling to meet them, and Call Center Operators become
self-employed and through that make a living. Finally, the frequent
recharging of mobile phones leads to indebtedness. The participants
mentioned challenges such as network failure, non-availability of recharge
cards, unreliable or complete absence of power supply to charge batteries,
high charges by Network Service Providers, stealing of mobile phones, and
unskilled persons repairing phones in rural areas. The introduction of
mobile phones has lead to reduction of rural-urban migration by many
jobless youths.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 249-263
Issue: 3
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.755895
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Author-Name: Geoff Walsham
Author-X-Name-First: Geoff
Author-X-Name-Last: Walsham
Title: Integrated health information architecture: power to the users
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 264-266
Issue: 3
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.756692
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: In the Age of Popular Uprisings, what is the Role of Public Access Computing and Social Media on Development?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 267-270
Issue: 4
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.840947
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Author-Name: Luis Fernando Baron
Author-X-Name-First: Luis Fernando
Author-X-Name-Last: Baron
Author-Name: Ricardo Gomez
Author-X-Name-First: Ricardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Gomez
Title: Relationships and Connectedness: Weak Ties that Help Social Inclusion Through Public Access Computing
Abstract:
Of all the benefits public access to computers (PAC) offer users, the most
valued by users are having more information for stronger relationships,
better learning, and effective transactions. This article analyzes the
most salient benefit, more information for stronger relationships with
friends and family. Results of a qualitative study among users of
libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés in Colombia, South America, show
that social media and personal relationships can also have an important
community and sociopolitical dimension. By fostering a sense of belonging
and connectedness to community and to a larger world, PAC usage often
leads to feelings of empowerment and development of social capital, two
intangible factors that are critical for community development. This study
used a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews in five
regions of the country, to uncover the benefits of PAC for underserved
communities. Its findings contribute new insight about the impact of
information and communication technologies on community development and
social inclusion.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 271-295
Issue: 4
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.755896
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Author-Name: Kirstin Krauss
Author-X-Name-First: Kirstin
Author-X-Name-Last: Krauss
Title: Collisions between the Worldviews of International ICT Policy-Makers and a Deep Rural Community in South Africa: Assumptions, Interpretation, Implementation, and Reality
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to understand and learn from the collisions
between the underlying assumptions embedded in UNESCO's ICT Competency
Standards for Teachers policy framework and the realities that face a deep
rural Afrocentric community in South Africa. These collisions ultimately
are about the manifestation of a deeper issue, namely collisions between
worldviews. Although some preliminary issues regarding policy conflicts
are highlighted, the primary focus is on understanding collisions that
have emerged from the community entry phases of policy alignment and the
introduction of the ICT for Development (ICT4D) artifact. A critical
theoretical underpinning is presented which also constitutes the departing
values and thinking pursued by a team of academics which, in collaboration
with local community visionaries, facilitates ongoing ICT training
initiatives in the community. The author writes from his position as the
"outsider" champion in this project; and due to his commitment and the
length of time that he has been immersed in the training and all other
aspects of the project, an ethnographic approach is adopted. The paper
contributes to ICT4D discourses by representing a South African
perspective on the international ICT policy frameworks. Consequently,
compelling issues for further research are highlighted, including examples
and practical guidelines for international ICT policy alignment and
implementation in the deep rural Afrocentric context.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 296-318
Issue: 4
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.793167
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Author-Name: Manuel Mora
Author-X-Name-First: Manuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Mora
Author-Name: Fen Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Fen
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Ovsei Gelman
Author-X-Name-First: Ovsei
Author-X-Name-Last: Gelman
Title: A Comparative Study on the Implementation Inhibitors and Facilitators of Management Information Systems and Integrated Decision Support Systems: A Perception of IT Practitioners in Mexico
Abstract:
A comparative study of inhibitors and facilitators for implementing
management information systems (MIS) and integrated decision support
systems (integrated DSS) is reported. Knowing implementation inhibitors
and facilitators for a specific IT system is useful for IT practitioners
to prepare and use implementation checklists and guidelines when they are
confronted with such tasks. In the international literature, several
studies have reported implementation critical success factors for a single
component of integrated DSS. However, studies on specific inhibitors and
facilitators for integrated DSS implementation are still scarce.
Consequently, there is very limited and incomplete knowledge about them
for DSS implementations. This research addresses this knowledge gap by
using collected data from IT practitioners located in medium and large
organizations in the central region of an emergent economy (Mexico
country), and compares the findings with implementation inhibitors and
facilitators for MIS reported in the international literature. Relevant
and particular findings suggest critical differences that should be
considered for implementing integrated DSS and not treating them as MIS in
similar regions of emergent economies. Their utilization in regions of
well-developed economies is encouraged to be further studied through a
cross-country study.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 319-346
Issue: 4
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.751570
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Author-Name: Pamina Firchow
Author-X-Name-First: Pamina
Author-X-Name-Last: Firchow
Title: A Cuban Spring? The Use of the Internet as a Tool of Democracy Promotion by United States Agency for International Development in Cuba
Abstract:
This paper is an exploration of the use of Internet technologies as tools
that form a part of democracy promotion programs in authoritarian regimes
by international development actors - in particular United States Agency
for International Development. It discusses the role of development actors
in democracy promotion, the role of the Internet and new media in
democracy promotion and the impact this has had on Cuba's nascent Internet
infrastructure. It discusses and asks questions about the role of
development actors in the promotion of democracy, the emergence of online
dissidents in Cuba and their impact on discussions pertaining to a
so-called Cuban Spring and the challenges of introducing the Internet into
Cuba.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 347-356
Issue: 4
Volume: 19
Year: 2013
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.793119
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Lessons from the Age of Nelson Mandela: Information and Communication Technology in the Quest for Equality, Freedom and Justice
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-5
Issue: 1
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.886369
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Author-Name: Kate M. Kenny
Author-X-Name-First: Kate M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Kenny
Title: Power and the Construction of Independence in ICTD Organizations
Abstract:
How do powerful vested interests continue to influence ICT for development
(ICTD) projects? In this paper, instead of adopting a macro-level
analysis, I take an in-depth, ethnographic approach to focus on work
practices at one NGO involved in producing information and communication
technologies for use in developing countries. Staff decisions at this NGO
were influenced by particular powerful organizations, and I draw on
theoretical insights from organization studies in order to understand
this. The approach yields surprising results. Staff members appeared able
to "stand back" from the pressures coming from donors and other
influential parties, and to critically reflect upon these. Paradoxically,
rather than fueling resistance, this sense of independence appeared to
reinforce dependency on these powerful organizations. Moreover, the fact
that this NGO was engaged in ICTD work further heightened these effects.
This study extends existing understandings of how power operates within
ICTD organizations, by highlighting the ways in which a sense of
independence can paradoxically exacerbate donor influence over work
activities.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 6-22
Issue: 1
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.809684
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Author-Name: Ned Kock
Author-X-Name-First: Ned
Author-X-Name-Last: Kock
Author-Name: Lebrian Gaskins
Author-X-Name-First: Lebrian
Author-X-Name-Last: Gaskins
Title: The Mediating Role of Voice and Accountability in the Relationship Between Internet Diffusion and Government Corruption in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract:
We examine relationships among Internet diffusion, voice and
accountability, and government corruption based on data from 24 Latin
American and 23 sub-Saharan African countries from 2006 to 2010. Our study
suggests that greater levels of Internet diffusion are associated with
greater levels of voice and accountability and that greater levels of
voice and accountability are associated with lower levels of government
corruption. Also, there seems to be an overall relationship between
Internet diffusion and government corruption, which is primarily indirect
and mediated by voice and accountability. Our study builds on
modernization theory, and employs the method of robust path analysis,
implemented through the software WarpPLS. Policy-makers in developing
countries aiming at increasing voice and accountability at the national
level, and thus the degree to which their citizens participate in the
country's governance, should strongly consider initiatives that broaden
Internet access in their countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 23-43
Issue: 1
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.832129
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Author-Name: Francis Kofi Andoh-Baidoo
Author-X-Name-First: Francis Kofi
Author-X-Name-Last: Andoh-Baidoo
Author-Name: Babajide Osatuyi
Author-X-Name-First: Babajide
Author-X-Name-Last: Osatuyi
Author-Name: K. Niki Kunene
Author-X-Name-First: K. Niki
Author-X-Name-Last: Kunene
Title: ICT Capacity as the Investment and Use of ICT: Exploring its Antecedents in Africa
Abstract:
In this paper, we investigate the extent to which economic, human
development endowment, political, and population conditions influence
information and communication technology (ICT) capacity in African nations
using ordinary least squares. We use five variables to measure ICT
capacity: ICT expenditure as a percent of GDP (ICTE), ICT expenditure per
capita in US dollars (ICTEP), investment in telecoms with private
participation (INVTE), Internet users per 100 people (INTUS), and mobile
phone subscribers per 1000 people (MOBPS). Unlike ICT adoption and
diffusion that focuses on the use of ICT, ICT capacity
measures public and private investments in ICT and the use of ICT. The
results indicate that ICT capacity of a nation increases with increased
(high) corruption index. Further, ICT investment by the private sector
depends mainly on human development factors and is not influenced by the
perceptions of corruption about a nation. We present theoretical and
practical implications of the findings for developing nations in general
and African nations in particular.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 44-59
Issue: 1
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.804399
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Author-Name: Anteneh Ayanso
Author-X-Name-First: Anteneh
Author-X-Name-Last: Ayanso
Author-Name: Danny I. Cho
Author-X-Name-First: Danny I.
Author-X-Name-Last: Cho
Author-Name: Kaveepan Lertwachara
Author-X-Name-First: Kaveepan
Author-X-Name-Last: Lertwachara
Title: Information and Communications Technology Development and the Digital Divide: A Global and Regional Assessment
Abstract:
The rapid development in information and communications technologies
(ICTs) has created a wealth of opportunities for businesses and societies
around the world. Yet, the disparity in the ICT adoption between developed
and developing countries, often referred to as the Digital
Divide, continues to widen. As a result, the digital divide has
remained an issue of significant importance to policy-makers and scholars.
In an effort to measure the magnitude of the digital divide and monitor
how the disparity evolves over time, the United Nations commissioned the
development of a comprehensive ICT Development Index (IDI) in 2009. The
objective of this paper is to extend the methodology used in the IDI
project and other scientific results presented in previous research to
measure the digital divide. Using data mining techniques, we analyze ICT
profiles from 154 countries to provide a rigorous quantitative assessment
of the digital divide. In addition to analyzing the digital divide at the
global level, we present our results at a regional level by identifying
countries that are leaders and followers in their respective geographical
area. Moreover, our analysis found that between 2002 and 2007,
nine countries have made a significant progress in ICT
adoption such that they have transitioned into a group previously
consisting primarily of developed countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 60-77
Issue: 1
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.797378
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Author-Name: Sherif H. Kamel
Author-X-Name-First: Sherif H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Kamel
Title: Egypt's Ongoing Uprising and the Role of Social Media: Is there Development?
Abstract:
In an age, where social media is seen to be a new driving force and a
vehicle with a significant impact on political transformation and change,
this paper highlights some of the paradoxes and challenges it poses. It
has become an important platform for the mobilization, organization and
implementation of social movements around the world. However, Egypt's
uprising was a function of people, passion and not of any particular
communication technology, social media tool or application. It was
definitely not the Facebook, Twitter or social media revolution, it was
the people uprising that capitalized on state-of-the-art technology to
realize a dream of a nation in availing "bread, freedom and social
justice." Having said that, there is no doubt that social media boosted
the people's desire for a better future, democracy and socioeconomic
development that was for many decades put on hold by the consecutive
regimes that ruled Egypt since 1952. The role of social media was more of
a catalyst, a driver, a communication tool that helped as a platform for
societal change. Yet, the country is still in a state of flux driven by
the force unleased through social media manifested in speeding-up the
process and in the dissemination of information across different segments
of the society irrespective of their social or economic background,
location or age. Expectations are high and aspirations reflect the desire
of a nation to level up to its full potential; it is going to take some
time but undoubtedly Egypt is on the right track. This paper demonstrates
the clash of generations between older state power and younger citizens
and the role social media played in the political transformation in the
build-up to Egypt's uprising in January 2011 and beyond.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 78-91
Issue: 1
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.840948
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Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Author-Name: Doug Vogel
Author-X-Name-First: Doug
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogel
Title: Special Issue on Cyber-Security for Development
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 93-95
Issue: 2
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.883115
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Author-Name: Nazli Choucri
Author-X-Name-First: Nazli
Author-X-Name-Last: Choucri
Author-Name: Stuart Madnick
Author-X-Name-First: Stuart
Author-X-Name-Last: Madnick
Author-Name: Jeremy Ferwerda
Author-X-Name-First: Jeremy
Author-X-Name-Last: Ferwerda
Title: Institutions for Cyber Security: International Responses and Global Imperatives
Abstract:
Almost everyone recognizes the salience of cyberspace as a fact of daily
life. Given its ubiquity, scale, and scope, cyberspace has become a
fundamental feature of the world we live in and has created a new reality
for almost everyone in the developed world and increasingly for people in
the developing world. This paper seeks to provide an initial baseline, for
representing and tracking institutional responses to a rapidly changing
international landscape, real as well as virtual. We shall argue that the
current institutional landscape managing security issues in the cyber
domain has developed in major ways, but that it is still "under
construction." We also expect institutions for cyber security to support
and reinforce the contributions of information technology to the
development process. We begin with (a) highlights of international
institutional theory and an empirical
"census" of the institutions-in-place for cyber security, and then turn to
(b) key imperatives of information technology-development
linkages and the various cyber processes that enhance
developmental processes, (c) major institutional responses to
cyber threats and cyber crime as well as select international and
national policy postures so critical for industrial countries and
increasingly for developing states as well, and (d) the salience of
new mechanisms designed specifically in response to cyber
threats.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 96-121
Issue: 2
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.836699
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Author-Name: Elizabeth White Baker
Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth White
Author-X-Name-Last: Baker
Title: A Model for the Impact of Cybersecurity Infrastructure on Economic Development in Emerging Economies: Evaluating the Contrasting Cases of India and Pakistan
Abstract:
The possibilities and risks inherent in the dissemination of ICT
necessitate implementation of cybersecurity initiatives. Yet, we know very
little about the specific relationships between national information
infrastructure (NII), cybersecurity capability, and economic development
in emerging economies. This paper proposes a model based on national
nuclear threat security through which a developing nation could develop an
effective cybersecurity infrastructure while simultaneously positively
impacting economic development. Our model extends the cybersecurity triad
of internal governance, private sector partners and an active
cybercitizenry to add a fourth influence - foreign government relations -
that significantly impacts socioeconomic development. The model will be
elaborated through the lens of two case study nation-states: India and
Pakistan.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 122-139
Issue: 2
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.832131
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Author-Name: Francis Andoh-Baidoo
Author-X-Name-First: Francis
Author-X-Name-Last: Andoh-Baidoo
Author-Name: Babajide Osatuyi
Author-X-Name-First: Babajide
Author-X-Name-Last: Osatuyi
Author-Name: K. Niki Kunene
Author-X-Name-First: K. Niki
Author-X-Name-Last: Kunene
Title: Architecture for Managing Knowledge on Cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract:
In this paper, we present architecture for managing knowledge on
cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa. This architecture captures the
critical contextual factors in the Sub-Saharan African region. The
architecture enables the creation, storage/retrieval, transfer and
application of knowledge on cybersecurity especially for home users while
providing awareness and enforcement mechanisms to help home users protect
themselves against cyber threats. The architecture can facilitate the
building of expertise on cybersecurity among the stakeholders. The
implications of the proposed architecture are presented.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 140-164
Issue: 2
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.832127
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Author-Name: Corlane Barclay
Author-X-Name-First: Corlane
Author-X-Name-Last: Barclay
Title: Using Frugal Innovations to Support Cybercrime Legislations in Small Developing States: Introducing the Cyber-Legislation Development and Implementation Process Model (CyberLeg-DPM)
Abstract:
Frugal innovation is the process of reducing the complexity and cost of a
good or service and the process to deliver benefit to the customers or
users. This practice is especially beneficial to developing countries as
they actively seek sustainable national development options. The
development and implementation of legislations is placed under scrutiny in
this study where the research introduces a process model for developing
and implementing cybercrime legislations in society, particularly small
developing states, that includes domain/society
understanding; cybercrime understanding;
process preparation; legislative
development; evaluation;
implementation; and post-implementation
review. An analysis of the current environment shows that the
development of cybercrime legislation is fractured and often results in a
lacuna in the laws of the land as countries struggle to keep pace with the
rapidly evolving face of cybercrimes. This issue is further exacerbated by
insufficient considerations of the supportive legal and justice system
processes to facilitate effective legislative development and management
of cybercrime. This phenomenon has major implications for developing
states already overburden by multiple resource constraints. The study
utilizes the principles of design science research where the descriptive
and observational evaluation approaches are applied to demonstrate the
utility and relevance of the proposed solution. The study underlined that
frugal innovation in the developing contexts can be realized with the
adoption of this process to promote successful cybercrime legislative
process through the creation of opportunities for improvements in the
efficiency of the full cycle process and the effectiveness of the enacted
legislation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 165-195
Issue: 2
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.841630
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Author-Name: Jeffrey L. Jenkins
Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Jenkins
Author-Name: Mark Grimes
Author-X-Name-First: Mark
Author-X-Name-Last: Grimes
Author-Name: Jeffrey Gainer Proudfoot
Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey Gainer
Author-X-Name-Last: Proudfoot
Author-Name: Paul Benjamin Lowry
Author-X-Name-First: Paul Benjamin
Author-X-Name-Last: Lowry
Title: Improving Password Cybersecurity Through Inexpensive and Minimally Invasive Means: Detecting and Deterring Password Reuse Through Keystroke-Dynamics Monitoring and Just-in-Time Fear Appeals
Abstract:
Password reuse - using the same password for multiple accounts - is a
prevalent phenomenon that can make even the most secure systems
vulnerable. When passwords are reused across multiple systems, hackers may
compromise accounts by stealing passwords from low-security sites to
access sites with higher security. Password reuse can be particularly
threatening to users in developing countries in which cybersecurity
training is limited, law enforcement of cybersecurity is non-existent, or
in which programs to secure cyberspace are limited. This article proposes
a two-pronged solution for reducing password reuse through detection and
mitigation. First, based on the theories of routine, cognitive load and
motor movement, we hypothesize that password reuse can be detected by
monitoring characteristics of users' typing behavior (i.e.
keystroke dynamics). Second, based on protection
motivation theory, we hypothesize that providing just-in-time fear appeals
when a violation is detected will decrease password reuse. We tested our
hypotheses in an experiment and found that users' keystroke dynamics are
diagnostic of password reuse. By analyzing changes in typing patterns, we
were able to detect password reuse with 81.71% accuracy. We also found
that just-in-time fear appeals decrease password reuse; 88.41% of users
who received a fear appeal subsequently created unique passwords, whereas
only 4.45% of users who did not receive a fear appeal created unique
passwords. Our results suggest that future research should continue to
examine keystroke dynamics as an indicator of cybersecurity behaviors and
use just-in-time fear appeals as a method for reducing non-secure
behavior. The findings of our research provide a practical and
cost-effective solution to bolster cybersecurity through discouraging
password reuse.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 196-213
Issue: 2
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.814040
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Overcoming Technological Determinism in Understanding the Digital Divide: Where Do We Go From Here?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 215-217
Issue: 3
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.930981
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Author-Name: Maria Skaletsky
Author-X-Name-First: Maria
Author-X-Name-Last: Skaletsky
Author-Name: Olumayokun Soremekun
Author-X-Name-First: Olumayokun
Author-X-Name-Last: Soremekun
Author-Name: Robert D. Galliers
Author-X-Name-First: Robert D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Galliers
Title: The Changing - and Unchanging - Face of the Digital Divide: an Application of Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps
Abstract:
The goal of this study is to trace the evolution of the digital divide, to
begin to understand whether and how the divide is widening or closing, and
in achieving this, begin to identify implications and further research
moving forward. We are able to do this by using longitudinal data over a
period of nine years (1999-2007). We employ the Kohonen self-organizing
maps approach. This exploratory approach allows for clear visualization
and interpretations of country's positions on the map and illustrates any
changes that may have occurred over a given time period. We identify five
clusters of countries, based on their digital development; economical;
demographic and risk indicators. Our results indicate that a number of
Eastern European countries such as Slovakia and Lithuania have made
significant progress in the period 1995-2003, while we find that most
African countries have made little or no improvement during this period -
an issue requiring urgent attention. Overall, this study provides a clear
visualization of the progression of digital development indicators
alongside economic, demographic, infrastructural and risk factors in 179
countries over a nine-year time frame. These results are relevant as a
basis for policy discussions as they highlight the success stories of some
countries relative to others.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 218-250
Issue: 3
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.804396
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Author-Name: Sergey Valery Samoilenko
Author-X-Name-First: Sergey Valery
Author-X-Name-Last: Samoilenko
Title: Investigating the Impact of Investments in Telecoms on Microeconomic Outcomes: Conceptual Framework and Empirical Investigation in the Context of Transition Economies
Abstract:
We propose and test a conceptual model allowing for the investigation of
the microeconomic impact of investments in telecoms. While the impact of
investments in telecoms on the macroeconomic outcomes has been previously
investigated, there seems to be no published research that looked at the
microeconomic impact of telecom investments. The proposed conceptual model
links investments in telecoms with microeconomic constructs that are
closely associated with such measure of macroeconomic bottom line as GDP;
this allows us to outline a more detailed path traversed by the impact of
investments. We use structural equation modeling to test the proposed
model in the context of a sample of transition economies comprising two
groups differing in terms of economic development. The results suggest the
existence of the context-independent paths that are common to both groups;
however, there is evidence that some of the impacts of investments in
telecoms are dependent on the level of economic development. The results
of the investigation offer valuable insights to decision and policy makers
tasked with the responsibility of improving the micro- and macroeconomic
impacts of investments in telecoms.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 251-273
Issue: 3
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.751572
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Author-Name: Ricardo Gomez
Author-X-Name-First: Ricardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Gomez
Title: When You Do Not Have a Computer: Public-Access Computing in Developing Countries
Abstract:
In developing countries, people who do not have computers or the Internet
go to public-access computing (PAC) venues such as libraries, telecenters
and Internet cafes. What is the nature, scope and impact of the services
offered by these PAC venues? Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, a mixed-methods investigation of libraries, telecenters and
cybercafés in 25 developing countries around the world shows that there is
a strong ecosystem of PAC venues in developing countries, and that users
are shifting away from libraries in favor of commercially driven Internet
cafes that provide good customer service and support to meet their
information needs. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the benefits of
using public-access computers indicates that while users enjoy faster and
cheaper access to more sources of information, PAC venues appear to be
used more for building and maintaining users' social networks, personal
relations and entertainment, and less for education, health, e-government
or e-commerce activities. We discuss the success factors that emerge in
the study, the implications of the choices in public-access venues to use
information and communication technologies (ICT) in developing countries
and the focus on personal relations as a critical information need for
underserved populations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 274-291
Issue: 3
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2012.751573
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Theory to Inform Practice to Build Theory: Are Emerging Economies in a Cyclical Relationship with their Information and Communication Technologies?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 293-295
Issue: 4
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.962939
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Author-Name: James B. Pick
Author-X-Name-First: James B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Pick
Author-Name: Kamala Gollakota
Author-X-Name-First: Kamala
Author-X-Name-Last: Gollakota
Author-Name: Manju Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Manju
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Title: Technology for Development: Understanding Influences on use of Rural Telecenters in India
Abstract:
In recent years, there has been an increasing use of information and
communication technology as a means of improving the income and
capabilities of farmers. Many large agri-business organizations,
governments, and independent private firms have created telecenters to
meet these goals. However, use of telecenter facilities has not met its
potential. We use the technology adoption and diffusion frameworks of
Rogers (adoption/diffusion, 2003) and Davis (technology adoption model -
TAM, [(1989). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and user
acceptance of information technology. MIS Quarterly,
13(3), 319-339]) to understand factors that influence
adoption and use of information technology by farmers. Based on a
five-state sample of 280 farmers and agricultural workers, we identify
adoption/diffusion factors that increase use of telecenters. Bivariate
results support the dimensions suggested by Rogers: relative advantage,
compatibility, low complexity, and observability, while also supporting
the TAM factors of usefulness and ease of use. Logistic regression
findings identify the most important Rogers' dimensions.
Binary-independent variables of North-South telecenter location and
telecenter business-independent ownership indicate North-South location
influences both the models of adoption/diffusion and TAM factors, while
telecenter ownership influences the model of TAM factors. The practical
and government policy implications are examined.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 296-323
Issue: 4
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.837806
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Author-Name: Weiyu Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Weiyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Arul Chib
Author-X-Name-First: Arul
Author-X-Name-Last: Chib
Title: Internet Studies and Development Discourses: The Cases of China and India
Abstract:
This paper investigates Internet studies in two leading developing
countries (i.e. China and India) and finds that the Chinese scholarly
community relies on the discourse of liberation from the state as a form
of critique, whereas Indian Internet studies question the discourse of
modernization to contemplate about the success and failure factors of
information and communication technologies in development. The difference
generally reflects the academic responses to the development discourses
embraced by the two governments. We suggest that Internet studies should
not only respond to the realities but also transcend the contextual
constraints to direct attention to the often neglected dimensions of
development, which are to make actual impacts through allowing the people
and the communities to define their own development discourses as well as
building research institutions that are oriented to influence
policy-making.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 324-338
Issue: 4
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.796546
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Author-Name: Eunil Park
Author-X-Name-First: Eunil
Author-X-Name-Last: Park
Author-Name: Sang Jib Kwon
Author-X-Name-First: Sang Jib
Author-X-Name-Last: Kwon
Author-Name: Heetae Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Heetae
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Author-Name: Jay Ohm
Author-X-Name-First: Jay
Author-X-Name-Last: Ohm
Author-Name: Hyun Joon Chang
Author-X-Name-First: Hyun Joon
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang
Title: What is the Right R&D Strategy for Overcoming the Difficulties of the South Korean IT Industry?
Abstract:
This study proposes new strategies for the information technology (IT)
industry in South Korea, provides objectives for the South Korean IT
industry and articulates the roles of the Korean government agencies,
companies and users. Specifically, it covers South Korean IT strategies
employed during several periods, including a stagnant period and a more
recent period reflecting new successful IT environments of developed
countries. South Korean IT companies should recognize the importance of
user interface and user experience technologies as a next key global IT
industry trend. Raising this awareness is critical in increasing the
global competitiveness of the Korean IT industry. Furthermore, South
Korean government agencies should take more active role in constructing
and improving interactive environments that would benefit both companies
and users. For future research, it is imperative to investigate the
specific roles of companies, users and government agencies with respect to
IT usage.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 339-352
Issue: 4
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.856282
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Author-Name: Yujong Hwang
Author-X-Name-First: Yujong
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang
Title: Understanding the Electronic Recruiting Marketplace Strategy: The Case of JobKorea
Abstract:
Information and communication technologies is one of the most important
value creators and success factors of South Korean economy. This study
investigates the case of JobKorea to understand the electronic recruiting
marketplace strategy in Korea. The case details the Korean recruiting
market between 1997 and 2011, which is described and investigated to
understand this strategy in this study. The meta database service for
customers and advertising and promotion are the most important strategic
factors for the success of JobKorea. Theoretical and practical
implications are also discussed in the paper.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 353-361
Issue: 4
Volume: 20
Year: 2014
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.795463
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Author-Name: Shana R. Ponelis
Author-X-Name-First: Shana R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ponelis
Author-Name: Marlene A. Holmner
Author-X-Name-First: Marlene A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Holmner
Title: ICT in Africa: Enabling a Better Life for All
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-11
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.985521
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Author-Name: Felix Olu Bankole
Author-X-Name-First: Felix Olu
Author-X-Name-Last: Bankole
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Author-Name: Irwin Brown
Author-X-Name-First: Irwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown
Title: The Impact of Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure and Complementary Factors on Intra-African Trade
Abstract:
Trade is one of the cornerstones of socio-economic development for Africa.
Intra-continental trade stimulates productive capacity and competitiveness
in nations through exposing domestic industries to competition. The
purpose of this study was to investigate how information and
communications technology (ICT) infrastructure impacts on intra-African
trade, taking into account other relevant factors that also influence
trade such as Institutional Quality and Educational Attainment. Archival
data about Telecommunications Infrastructure (a key indicator of ICT
infrastructure), Institutional Quality and Educational Attainment and
Trade Flows (Export and Import) from 28 African countries were used as
empirical evidence. The research employed structural equation modeling
with partial least squares to analyze data. The empirical analysis shows
that the Telecommunications Infrastructure has a major impact on
intra-African trade. Interacting factors such as Institutional Quality and
Educational Attainment also play a role in influencing intra-African
trade.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 12-28
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.832128
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Author-Name: Felix Olu Bankole
Author-X-Name-First: Felix Olu
Author-X-Name-Last: Bankole
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Author-Name: Irwin Brown
Author-X-Name-First: Irwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown
Title: The Impacts of Telecommunications Infrastructure and Institutional Quality on Trade Efficiency in Africa
Abstract:
One of the dominant issues for Information Systems (IS) researchers in
developing countries is to determine the impact of Information
Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure expansion on socio-economic
development. Generating sustained socio-economic development in Africa
depends largely on the ability of nations to make profitable investments
and accumulate capital, which could be achieved through efficient
ICT-enabled trade flows. Trade supports employment creation and improves
national income levels, revenue generation, consumer price reductions and
government spending. It is a key driver of African poverty alleviation,
growth, economic maturity and human development. Previous research, in
particular Bankole et al. [(2013a). The impact of information and
communications technology infrastructure and complementary factors on
intra-African trade. Information Technology for
Development] identified the significant and positive effect of
telecommunication infrastructure and institutional quality (IQ) on
intra-African trade flows. As part of the ongoing research discourse on
ICT for Development, the current article explores the impacts of
telecommunications infrastructure and IQ on trade
efficiency in Africa, using archival data from 28 African
countries. We employed partial least squares analysis, data envelopment
analysis and regression splines to analyze data. Our results suggest that
IQ coupled with telecommunication infrastructure enhance efficiencies in
intra-African trade flows.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 29-43
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874324
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Author-Name: Djalalou-Dine A.A. Arinloye
Author-X-Name-First: Djalalou-Dine A.A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Arinloye
Author-Name: Anita R. Linnemann
Author-X-Name-First: Anita R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Linnemann
Author-Name: Geoffrey Hagelaar
Author-X-Name-First: Geoffrey
Author-X-Name-Last: Hagelaar
Author-Name: Ousmane Coulibaly
Author-X-Name-First: Ousmane
Author-X-Name-Last: Coulibaly
Author-Name: Onno S.W.F. Omta
Author-X-Name-First: Onno S.W.F.
Author-X-Name-Last: Omta
Title: Taking Profit from the Growing Use of Mobile Phone in Benin: A Contingent Valuation Approach for Market and Quality Information Access
Abstract:
An information systems-adapted Contingent Valuation survey was used to
assess smallholder farmers' perceptions and the premium they are willing
to pay (WTP) to get mobile phone-based information on market prices and
product quality to overcome the recurrent information asymmetry issues in
the chain. The investigations, consisting of an exploratory case study in
Ghana followed by a survey with 285 observations in Benin, demonstrated
that market information asymmetry indeed leads to lower prices for
farmers. In Ghana, market price alerts through mobile phone messaging
allowed decreasing transaction costs for farmers from US $2 to US $150 per
transaction. In Benin, most farmers who are using mobile phones are WTP a
premium of up to US$2.5 per month to get market price and quality
information. Econometric models showed that decisive factors for the
premium to be paid include farm location, market channel, profit margin,
contact with agricultural extension services and technical support from
buyers. The study suggests a multi-stakeholders' platform for an efficient
and sustainable mobile phone-based market information system in agri-food
chains.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 44-66
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.859117
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Author-Name: Tinashe Mugwisi
Author-X-Name-First: Tinashe
Author-X-Name-Last: Mugwisi
Author-Name: J. Mostert
Author-X-Name-First: J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Mostert
Author-Name: D.N. Ocholla
Author-X-Name-First: D.N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ocholla
Title: Access to and Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies by Agricultural Researchers and Extension Workers in Zimbabwe
Abstract:
Studies have shown that any information and communication technology (ICT)
intervention that improves the livelihoods of poor rural families is
likely to have a significant impact (direct and indirect) on enhancing
agricultural production, marketing, and post-harvest activities. Notable
ICT services include: online information services; communication between
researchers, extension (knowledge) workers, and farmers; updates on
current market information; weather forecasting; input supplies; and
credit availability. The lack of up-to-date ICTs can negatively affect
information access and utilization among information users. The study
sought to investigate the levels of ICT access and utilization by
researchers and extension workers within the Ministry of Agriculture,
Mechanisation and Irrigation Development and how this affected the
generation and dissemination of agricultural information among researchers
and extension workers. Survey questionnaires were distributed to
researchers at the various institutes in the five agro-ecological zones
and to extension workers in 10 provinces. The study revealed that the role
of ICTs in work and as an information channel was considered inadequate
despite the indications by the majority of extension workers and
researchers that they had access to ICTs. Findings on the utilization of
ICTs in managing information generated by the Departments of Research and
Specialist Services and Agricultural Technical and Extension Services
revealed that while some ICTs were used to generate documents, most
distribution of documents involved hard copies. Available ICTs included
computers, printers, telephones, television, Internet, mobile phones, and
fax machines, and these were considered effective in the dissemination of
agricultural information, although the levels of effectiveness varied
according to the resources and respondents.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 67-84
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874317
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Author-Name: Sara Vannini
Author-X-Name-First: Sara
Author-X-Name-Last: Vannini
Author-Name: Isabella Rega
Author-X-Name-First: Isabella
Author-X-Name-Last: Rega
Author-Name: Lorenzo Cantoni
Author-X-Name-First: Lorenzo
Author-X-Name-Last: Cantoni
Title: Information and Communication Flows through Community Multimedia Centers: Perspectives from Mozambican Communities
Abstract:
Community multimedia centers (CMCs) are considered by initiating agencies
as instruments able to inform, entertain and educate the population, as
well as to offer them a voice into knowledge society and to public
initiatives. This article presents a quali-quantitative content analysis
of 230 interviews held with staff members, users of the venues, people of
the community who listen to their radio component but do not use their
telecenters, and community members not using CMCs. The sample includes 10
CMCs around Mozambique. The purpose of the study is to investigate the
perception of local communities of inbound, outbound, and shared
information and communication flows connected to CMCs. Results highlight
how CMCs are perceived as inbound information enablers, mostly by means of
their community radio component, and as means to share information and
communication within the communities' boundaries. Yet, CMCs still do not
appear to be widely recognized as participation means to a reality that
transcends the communities' physical borders.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 85-98
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.854729
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Author-Name: Abraham Gert van der Vyver
Author-X-Name-First: Abraham Gert
Author-X-Name-Last: van der Vyver
Author-Name: Mario Marais
Author-X-Name-First: Mario
Author-X-Name-Last: Marais
Title: Evaluating Users' Perceptions of the Digital Doorway: A Narrative Analysis
Abstract:
This paper contains a report on the uses, expectations and gratifications
experienced by the users of digital doorways. The researchers adopted a
grounded theory approach in their analysis of 200 narratives collected
from the users. The stories and the comments in the narratives were
categorized according to the macro domain to which they pertained as well
as the uses, expectations and gratifications of the users. Once the
categories had been saturated, the researchers conducted a quantitative
analysis of the findings. It showed clearly that the majority of the
respondents reported usage that pertains to learning and school work. This
need proved to be stronger than the need for game playing. The short-term
dimension of the required educational support eclipses the more
future-oriented/idealistic responses. The study postulates the theory that
in access-deprived and information-poor communities the need for
short-term educational solutions over-rides any other informational need.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 99-112
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.841629
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Author-Name: Sue Conger
Author-X-Name-First: Sue
Author-X-Name-Last: Conger
Title: Knowledge Management for Information and Communications Technologies for Development Programs in South Africa
Abstract:
The Living Labs in South Africa (LLiSA) projects in remote rural South
African municipalities have exhibited mixed success. Some projects are
quite successful in teaching Internet and smart phones use, while others
enjoy initial success only to fall into disuse. Knowledge management (KM)
for technology, Internet, computer usage, and software tools expertise,
requires a transfer of knowledge to local interested individuals. However,
KM is typically not an explicitly named aspect of LLiSA projects. Rather,
projects cite a need for training and development of skills for
maintainability and sustainability but no need for long term KM. This
research describes KM characteristics then analyzes information and
computer technology for development projects around the world to develop
best practices and their KM components. The Siyakhula Living Lab, a LLiSA
program, is evaluated for the extent to which KM best practices are
applied. Recommendations for KM are developed for planning, training, and
project conduct.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 113-134
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.899960
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Author-Name: Malungelo Siphiwosami Njinga Mamba
Author-X-Name-First: Malungelo Siphiwosami Njinga
Author-X-Name-Last: Mamba
Author-Name: Naomi Isabirye
Author-X-Name-First: Naomi
Author-X-Name-Last: Isabirye
Title: A Framework to Guide Development Through ICTs in Rural Areas in South Africa
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to produce a framework to help guide the
contribution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to the
development of rural areas. Researchers argue that Information and
Communication for Development (ICT4D) projects have a high failure rate
and seldom meet their expectations. However, research also shows that
billions worth of funds have been spent on ICT4D projects in developing
countries. Studies suggest that the reason for failure is largely because
of the lack of frameworks to guide development through ICT in developing
countries. This study presents the findings of a case study research
project evaluating two rural ICT cases to determine how the success rate
of ICT4D projects can be improved. The researcher interviewed individuals
who have participated in ICT4D projects in Alice and Dwesa; both projects
were based in rural areas in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
The output of this study is a framework that can help guide the
contribution of ICTs to development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 135-150
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874321
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Author-Name: Bob Jolliffe
Author-X-Name-First: Bob
Author-X-Name-Last: Jolliffe
Author-Name: Olav Poppe
Author-X-Name-First: Olav
Author-X-Name-Last: Poppe
Author-Name: Denis Adaletey
Author-X-Name-First: Denis
Author-X-Name-Last: Adaletey
Author-Name: Jørn Braa
Author-X-Name-First: Jørn
Author-X-Name-Last: Braa
Title: Models for Online Computing in Developing Countries: Issues and Deliberations
Abstract:
The implementation of computerized health information systems (HIS) across
the African continent has had mixed success over the past 20 years. Many
countries have been left with non-functional systems which cannot be
adapted to meet current health information demands because funding is
exhausted, the source code for legacy systems is not available and the
challenge of maintaining complex and distributed systems in resource-poor
environments has simply proved too great. The expansion of Internet
connectivity in Africa has enabled a new model of provisioning systems
using the web which may prove to be more robust and scalable. This paper
uses the case of a new web-based HIS in Ghana to illustrate the
opportunities and challenges of this new model. We discuss how the HIS in
Ghana was materialized through an act of "improvized outsourcing"
according to Ciborra [(1999). Notes on improvisation and time in
organizations. Accounting, Management and Information
Technologies, 9(2), 77-94], improvization is called upon in
urgent situations "when plans and procedures fail" (p. 77). Such an urgent
situation took place in Ghana when the data center intended for hosting of
the HIS server was not operational in time for the national rollout.
Through an act of improvization, hosting of the server was outsourced to a
private company in Accra. Silva (2002) [Outsourcing as an improvisation: A
case study in Latin America. The Information Society,
18(2), 129-138] argues that power is essential in understanding
why outsourcing improvizations succeed or fail, and in light of this we
discuss what empowering factors that enabled the successful improvization
in Ghana and the role of improvization and outsourcing for the long-term
sustainability of system.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 151-161
Issue: 1
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 1
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Author-X-Name-First: Shana R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ponelis
Author-Name: Marlene A. Holmner
Author-X-Name-First: Marlene A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Holmner
Title: ICT in Africa: Building a Better Life for All
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 163-177
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1010307
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Author-Name: Johan Breytenbach
Author-X-Name-First: Johan
Author-X-Name-Last: Breytenbach
Author-Name: Carina De Villiers
Author-X-Name-First: Carina
Author-X-Name-Last: De Villiers
Title: Increasing the Quality and Quantity of Tertiary-Level Information Systems Students: A Graduate Development Framework
Abstract:
This article forms part of research-in-progress aimed toward creating a
comprehensive graduate development framework that will assist Information
Systems (IS) departments in increasing the quality and quantity of their
enrollments and graduates. In this article, we present the IS Graduate
Development Framework (ISGDF). This framework combines concepts from four
related fields of IS study into a single framework for identifying the
graduate development potential of IS institutions, courses, and
development projects. These four fields of study are: (i) Information and
Communication Technology for Development, (ii) economic labor market
theory that relates to IS labor, (iii) a study of IS education concepts
and course structures, and (iv) a study of IS labor within the creative
industries. We present the ISGDF based on literature from these fields of
study and show how this framework can be applied by means of a
comprehensive case study example. The case study gives a detailed account
of how the framework was used to identify, and improve, the graduate
development potential of an IS graduate development project. Findings from
the case study include several areas for possible improvement of IS
curricula to increase the graduate development potential of IS
departments. Although the case study was conducted in a South African
context, we suggest that the ISGDF, and case study findings report in this
article, can be useful for informing IS departments toward increasing
graduate quality and quantity in their own contexts.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 178-195
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
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Author-Name: Mzwandile Muzi Shongwe
Author-X-Name-First: Mzwandile Muzi
Author-X-Name-Last: Shongwe
Title: The Information Technology Influence on LIS Job Descriptions in South Africa
Abstract:
IT (information technology) and its association with communication
technology (information and communication technologies (ICTs)) have
changed the way libraries operate. Today, ICTs play a very important role
in the library environment. Traditional library tasks such as cataloguing,
circulation, and collection development, which were performed manually a
few decades ago, have now been automated to a lesser or greater extent.
This has led to changes in some library and information science (LIS) job
titles and job descriptions over the years. As a result, LIS professionals
have been compelled to acquire IT skills. This study was conducted to
investigate whether IT has an influence on LIS job titles and requirements
in the South African LIS job market. It sought to answer these questions:
(1) Has IT influenced job titles in the LIS job market in South Africa?
(2) What IT knowledge and skills are required in the LIS job market in
South Africa? A newspaper scan for LIS-related job advertisements over a
period of four years, 2009-2012, was conducted on a weekly newspaper,
The Sunday Times which has an extensive section of
careers/job advertisements. Five hundred and eighty one LIS job
advertisements were analyzed, and of these 75 had IT titles and/or
requirements. The results revealed that IT has a significant influence on
the LIS job market in South Africa. This has led to LIS jobs requiring
basic computer literacy, and advanced IT knowledge and skills (e.g.
computer networking, database administration, web development, etc.). An
emergence of new LIS job titles is also observed. The study recommends
that South African LIS schools and the work sector should intensify formal
and informal (e.g. continuous education) IT education and training in
order to meet the demands of the current job market.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 196-204
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874315
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Author-Name: Nixon Muganda Ochara
Author-X-Name-First: Nixon Muganda
Author-X-Name-Last: Ochara
Author-Name: Tendani Mawela
Author-X-Name-First: Tendani
Author-X-Name-Last: Mawela
Title: Enabling Social Sustainability of E-Participation through Mobile Technology
Abstract:
The social sustainability of information and communication technology for
development (ICT4D) projects such as e-government in developing nations
remains a vexing issue. Particularly pertinent to the concept of
e-government is that of electronic participation (e-participation) of
citizens in services offered over an e-government platform, yet studies
claim that such initiatives exacerbate the social exclusion problem.
Globally, and specifically in Africa, the ineffective participation of
citizens is marked by waning confidence in service delivery capabilities
of political institutions, yet e-government is considered as one of the
reform instrument for the attainment of good governance. Governments and
pressure groups in many countries are realizing that these trends are
problematic and are seeking to broaden and deepen citizen participation in
governance, notably through the use of mobile technologies that continues
to play a vital role in the trajectory of ICT development in Africa. This
study advances the prominent role that mobile technology will play in
anchoring e-participation strategies and policies to improve the social
sustainability of ICT4D projects geared toward improving governance. The
paper presents the results of cluster analysis of a survey aimed at
assessing the accessibility, attitudes and the skills necessary for
embedding mobile technology as part of an e-participation strategy.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 205-228
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.833888
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Author-Name: Boniface J. Mwangi
Author-X-Name-First: Boniface J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Mwangi
Author-Name: Irwin Brown
Author-X-Name-First: Irwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown
Title: A Decision Model of Kenyan SMEs' Consumer Choice Behavior in Relation to Registration for a Mobile Banking Service: A Contextual Perspective
Abstract:
As the fast pace of mobile banking innovations continue to permeate the
socio-economic context of many African countries, there is a need for more
in-depth research in this particular area. This paper focuses on mobile
banking services and seeks to unearth the decision criteria associated
with its choice among Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While
treating the area of focus as an impact evaluation phenomenon, the study
employs ethnographic decision tree modeling to understand how target users
make decisions concerning mobile banking services. The paper in particular
seeks to answer the question: What decision criteria and constraints do
Kenyan SMEs evaluate when deciding to register or not register for mobile
banking services? Given the chosen research methodology, the study which
is carried out in a developing country context is underpinned by the
theory of real-life choice in order to make sense of the economic and
socio-cultural context of Kenyan SMEs' appropriation decisions in relation
to mobile banking technologies. The study contributes to the on-going
discourse on information and communication technology for development
(ICT4D) impact research by looking at the adopters' and non-adopters'
decision criteria and yields vital knowledge for mobile banking service
providers.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 229-252
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874320
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Author-Name: Patrick Kanyi Wamuyu
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick Kanyi
Author-X-Name-Last: Wamuyu
Title: The Impact of Information and Communication Technology Adoption and Diffusion on Technology Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries: The Case of Kenya
Abstract:
ICT-based enterprises (ICT-BEs) are businesses that produce ICT products,
provide ICT processing technologies, or offer ICT support services. Most
ICT-BEs grow in particular niche fields of ICT use by offering services
that are well tailored to meet the needs of a specific target market. This
however is usually short lived, as alternative technologies are developed
each day and availed globally within a few months, while the rate of
adoption and diffusion of technology is dependent on other factors other
than the ICT itself. In most cases technology diffusion is rather slow and
uneven at first, but accelerates rapidly once a critical mass of
individuals has adopted the technology. This raises the question of how
ICT-BEs can cushion themselves against sudden and unpredictable ICT
trends, which may lead to existing customers abandoning a technology for
any new alternative technology. The study examines the impact of rapid ICT
trends on ICT entrepreneurship in the liberalized and globalized Kenyan
ICT market. The study is based on qualitative data, collected through four
descriptive case studies selected from micro and small enterprises
offering ICT solutions. Findings reveal that rapid changes in ICT trends
and early adopters' switching behavior negatively affect the survival of
an ICT-BE, while customer satisfaction and entrepreneurial creativity
positively influence the survival and success of an ICT-BE. The study
provides practitioners, budding ICT entrepreneurs, and policy-makers with
essential lessons on how ICT trends affect the growth and survival of
ICT-BEs and how to mitigate these negative effects and therefore remain in
business.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 253-280
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.948372
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Author-Name: Almamy Touray
Author-X-Name-First: Almamy
Author-X-Name-Last: Touray
Author-Name: Airi Salminen
Author-X-Name-First: Airi
Author-X-Name-Last: Salminen
Author-Name: Anja Mursu
Author-X-Name-First: Anja
Author-X-Name-Last: Mursu
Title: Internet Adoption at the User Level: Empirical Evidence from The Gambia
Abstract:
The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) are used to
investigate technology adoption. However, its application in Sub-Saharan
Africa is rare and barely extended to the validation phase. In this paper,
we introduce six new moderating factors for UTAUT core determinants and
two other direct determinants of Internet adoption. The objective of this
approach is to identify relevant elements of Internet adoption at the user
level in The Gambia. Moderating factors are interacting terms used when
the relationship between independent and dependent variable is weak,
inconsistent or non-existent. A case study research design was employed
and the data were gathered in Autumn of 2012. A total of 200
questionnaires were administered to randomly selected students from the
University of the Gambia. The students represented all administrative
regions of the country. Our results suggest that Internet adoption at the
user level in The Gambia can be viewed as a three-layered pyramid. It
consists of seven moderating factors (age, gender, experience, voluntary
use, friends' influence, Internet service providers and regulators), four
indirect determinants (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social
influence and facilitating conditions) and three direct determinants
(education, behavioral intention and income). This paper proposes an
Internet adoption framework. We recommend it to be tested and validated in
other African countries in order to determine its applicability.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 281-296
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874319
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Author-Name: Uduak Okon
Author-X-Name-First: Uduak
Author-X-Name-Last: Okon
Title: ICT for Rural Community Development: Implementing the Communicative Ecology Framework in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Abstract:
This research is part of a larger research project which explored how
information and communication technologies (ICTs) may contribute to
sustainable development of rural communities' development in Nigeria. One
of the major reasons for the failure of ICT for development initiatives in
Africa is their "fit" with the socio-cultural context in which they are
implemented. The communicative ecology framework is used to explore ICT
use and interaction in the wider context of people's lives. The research
findings demonstrate the truism that technology does not have an
independent determinative existence. Using an exploration of the complex
and dynamic links, both real and potential, between ICTs and community
development in Nigeria's diverse and troubled Niger Delta region, the
paper makes a strong case for: the social embeddedness of ICTs in
developing world contexts and the empowerment of local populations in
defining the parameters of such a "fit." The paper concludes with an
integrated media framework on how ICTs may be successfully deployed to
support the development of marginalized communities in Africa.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 297-321
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1007819
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Author-Name: Piotr Soja
Author-X-Name-First: Piotr
Author-X-Name-Last: Soja
Author-Name: Paulo Rupino da Cunha
Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Rupino da
Author-X-Name-Last: Cunha
Title: ICT in Transition Economies: Narrowing the Research Gap to Developed Countries
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 323-329
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1028734
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Author-Name: Narcyz Roztocki
Author-X-Name-First: Narcyz
Author-X-Name-Last: Roztocki
Author-Name: Heinz Roland Weistroffer
Author-X-Name-First: Heinz Roland
Author-X-Name-Last: Weistroffer
Title: Information and Communication Technology in Transition Economies: An Assessment of Research Trends
Abstract:
In this paper we assess the publication base and the research trends in
information and communication technology (ICT) specifically in transition
economies. We limit our analysis to work published in academic journals
and dealing with ICT in countries that have abruptly abolished a centrally
planned economy and one-party controlled political system in favor of a
market-driven economy. We conduct a literature review and analyze the
reviewed papers looking at research focus, research approach, and
theoretical foundations. Based on 173 papers published between 1993 and
2012, we observe several trends and prevalent themes and identify gaps in
the literature and opportunities for future research. We find that current
published research is concentrated on relatively few ICT issues, such as
diffusion and implementation, and is conducted primarily at the country or
organization level. Furthermore, very few research studies use otherwise
commonly applied theories to explain their results.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 330-364
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.891498
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Author-Name: Veronika Černáková
Author-X-Name-First: Veronika
Author-X-Name-Last: Černáková
Title: ICT and Innovation in the Provision of Public Services: The Case of Slovakia
Abstract:
This paper discusses factors which determine the adoption of information
and communication technology (ICT) in public services. The provision of
online public services is becoming increasingly utilized as a means to
streamline and facilitate contact between citizens and public-sector
bodies. The implementation of decentralization process also makes the
accessibility of public services to citizens simpler. In this paper, the
online services and factors which determine the level of such services are
analyzed using the data set of 1216 services provided by municipalities in
Slovakia. Special attention is paid to the examination of financial
indicators which describe financial independence of local governments with
respect to the assumption that local governments with higher level of
expenditure covered by the revenue coming from proper taxes display more
effective behavior in the field of public services. Thereafter, based on
the results of econometric model and statistical methods key factors
affecting the provision of online services are determined. The results of
the model show that a higher level of ICT adoption in public services is
achieved by larger municipalities which are district seats and which are
financially autonomous. This is an important lesson for the policy as the
process of fiscal decentralization appears to be a very important means of
narrowing the gap between the developed and transition economies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 365-380
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.886546
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Author-Name: Vagan Terziyan
Author-X-Name-First: Vagan
Author-X-Name-Last: Terziyan
Author-Name: Mariia Golovianko
Author-X-Name-First: Mariia
Author-X-Name-Last: Golovianko
Author-Name: Oleksandr Shevchenko
Author-X-Name-First: Oleksandr
Author-X-Name-Last: Shevchenko
Title: Semantic Portal as a Tool for Structural Reform of the Ukrainian Educational System
Abstract:
Education is recognized as a fundamental enabler of human development. The
adoption of information and communications technologies (ICTs) by
education (especially in developing countries) contributes to educational
system reforms, in addition to the traditional advantages, such as social
openness and accessibility. Yet the academic community has not studied
sufficiently the challenging context in which ICTs are used as instruments
for the reform of inefficient, and sometimes even corrupted, educational
systems rather than just as means for smarter classrooms, remote access,
or content management. The object of this study is Ukrainian higher
education (HE) and its quality assurance (QA) system, which appears to be
neither flexible nor transparent. We offer an ICT solution to provide the
needed transparency. We show that such transparency is urgently needed for
the structural reform of this system, in order to empower people and
recover their trust and respect toward HE. The solution is based on
ontology-driven portal as a digital ecosystem for national QA. We show how
the content of the portal can be managed and verified based on users'
social activity and reputation management, and how the quality evaluations
of different players can be made with personalized procedures and quality
indicators.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 381-402
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.899955
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Author-Name: Grażyna Paliwoda-Pękosz
Author-X-Name-First: Grażyna
Author-X-Name-Last: Paliwoda-Pękosz
Author-Name: Janusz Stal
Author-X-Name-First: Janusz
Author-X-Name-Last: Stal
Title: ICT in Supporting Content and Language Integrated Learning: Experience from Poland
Abstract:
Political and economic changes in the countries of Central and Eastern
Europe, competition in the global market, and greater people mobility
contribute to increasing number of students studying in a foreign language
who expect to improve both their knowledge and language skills. Following
the design research approach, we propose a framework for creating
university courses that support content and language integrated learning
(CLIL) within a virtual learning environment (VLE). The framework was
developed on the basis of our experience and a survey conducted among
students of Cracow University of Economics, Poland, who study in a
non-native language. It incorporates a blended-learning model. All course
materials are prepared in Polish and English and are available for
multilingual student population in a bilingual VLE course. The framework
might be useful for other transition economies where a political and
economic transformation has brought similar shifts in language skill
requirements.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 403-425
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
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Author-Name: Jana Hanclova
Author-X-Name-First: Jana
Author-X-Name-Last: Hanclova
Author-Name: Petr Rozehnal
Author-X-Name-First: Petr
Author-X-Name-Last: Rozehnal
Author-Name: Jan Ministr
Author-X-Name-First: Jan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ministr
Author-Name: Milena Tvrdikova
Author-X-Name-First: Milena
Author-X-Name-Last: Tvrdikova
Title: The Determinants of IT Adoption in SMEs in the Czech-Polish Border Areas
Abstract:
This paper deals with the factors affecting an adoption of information
technology (IT) in micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the
transition economies of the Czech-Polish region. The basic determinants of
IT adoption which were identified include data sources, the use of
function modules in information systems, the required IT properties and
the way IT operations are implemented. The results of the questionnaire
survey carried out in 2012 are evaluated by the asymmetric dependence
testing and estimation of ordinal regression models. The paper describes
the impact of selected determinants on IT adoption. The analysis results
show a different effect of determinants in relation to the size of an
economic entity (individual SME segments). When we are aware of the
importance of these indicators, it can help us to improve the
understanding, monitoring and support of the further development of IT
adoption in SMEs as an important condition for the successful economy
transformation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 426-444
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.916249
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Author-Name: Simon L. R. Vrhovec
Author-X-Name-First: Simon L. R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Vrhovec
Author-Name: Marina Trkman
Author-X-Name-First: Marina
Author-X-Name-Last: Trkman
Author-Name: Aleš Kumer
Author-X-Name-First: Aleš
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumer
Author-Name: Marjan Krisper
Author-X-Name-First: Marjan
Author-X-Name-Last: Krisper
Author-Name: Damjan Vavpotič
Author-X-Name-First: Damjan
Author-X-Name-Last: Vavpotič
Title: Outsourcing as an Economic Development Tool in Transition Economies: Scattered Global Software Development
Abstract:
In transition economies, information and communication technology (ICT) is
vital for successful companies and may compensate for an underdeveloped
infrastructure and lack of resources. The development of complex ICT
systems requires skilled ICT professionals who are often difficult to
acquire. In this paper, we address this specific issue of transition
economies and propose a novel global software development approach that
aims to compensate for the lack of skilled ICT professionals by
outsourcing independent development tasks globally to remote developers.
The proposed approach was empirically tested in a pilot study at three
different locations at University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. The test
demonstrated the feasibility of the approach and indicated that task
specification quality and developer skills are important success factors.
The findings of the pilot study are primarily relevant for software
development companies in transition economies even though the approach may
also be applicable in other settings where lack of locally accessible
skilled ICT professionals is present.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 445-459
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
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Author-Name: Marinos Themistocleous
Author-X-Name-First: Marinos
Author-X-Name-Last: Themistocleous
Author-Name: Nikolaos Basias
Author-X-Name-First: Nikolaos
Author-X-Name-Last: Basias
Author-Name: Vincenzo Morabito
Author-X-Name-First: Vincenzo
Author-X-Name-Last: Morabito
Title: A Framework for Service-oriented Architecture Adoption in e-Banking: the Case of Banks from a Transition and a Developed Economy
Abstract:
In addressing integration issues, service-oriented architecture (SOA) has
emerged and been adopted by banks, but many of them have failed to achieve
significant SOA benefits. An important reason for this failure is
attributed to the absence of a methodological framework that explains
factors influencing SOA adoption in e-banking. In addition to this, the
normative literature reports that differences may exist between
organizations from developed and transition economies when they adopt
integration technologies. Thus, the aim of this paper is to (a) propose a
methodological framework for SOA adoption, (b) test it through case
studies conducted in a developed and a transition economy, and (c)
investigate differences and similarities among these two types of
economies. The findings verify our framework and suggest some additions to
it as there are new factors that were observed during the case studies
like SOA governance. Our study also reveals similarities and differences,
like the level of attention between case organizations from a developed
and transition economy. This paper extends the body of knowledge and
allows us to better understand the adoption practices of the organizations
from developed and transition economies. The paper also provides new
insights related to factors affecting SOA adoption in e-banking.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 460-479
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.939605
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Author-Name: Jan Ministr
Author-X-Name-First: Jan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ministr
Author-Name: Tomáš Pitner
Author-X-Name-First: Tomáš
Author-X-Name-Last: Pitner
Title: Academic-Industrial Cooperation in ICT in a Transition Economy - Two Cases from the Czech Republic
Abstract:
First, the paper presents the position of the ICT sector in the Czech
Republic (CZ) as a transition economy; it pays particular attention to the
ICT industry, university studies, research, and development. Then, it
focuses on academic-industrial cooperation (AIC) in the CZ. As economic
conditions in the CZ are different from the traditional developed
economies, the AIC might not necessarily exhibit the same characteristics.
Thus, the paper tries to identify potential differences on two concrete
cases of two schools (faculties) at two Czech universities. The research
is based on interviews with companies and stakeholders from the
participating faculties. In comparison with the findings known from the
literature on this issue in developed countries, the interviews revealed
some differences such as a more positive attitude toward engagement of
academicians in private companies and further education at universities.
Specific local issues have been discovered such as small volumes of
cooperation, not enough flexible researchers, and lacking business
orientation at the universities.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 480-491
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.903887
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Author-Name: Milan Paroški
Author-X-Name-First: Milan
Author-X-Name-Last: Paroški
Author-Name: Zora Konjović
Author-X-Name-First: Zora
Author-X-Name-Last: Konjović
Author-Name: Dušan Surla
Author-X-Name-First: Dušan
Author-X-Name-Last: Surla
Author-Name: Vesna Popović
Author-X-Name-First: Vesna
Author-X-Name-Last: Popović
Title: Development of eGovernment services in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
Abstract:
This paper gives an overview of electronic services that are successfully
developed and implemented at the provincial level in Vojvodina (Republic
of Serbia). Serbia is an example of a transition economy. The main goal of
electronic services development at the provincial level was to achieve
improvement of efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the work of
provincial officials. Careful defining of feasible goals, management of
adopted implementation plans and strict audit have enabled an accelerated
development of eGovernment, even with limited resources. Integration
between separately developed software systems was provided by mandatory
procurement requirement for interoperability and emphasis on the use of
open standards. The problems of putting the systems into use were reduced
by providing training, solid benchmark of computer skills and
internationally recognized qualification to all public employees. This
paper may help decision-makers to plan eGovernment development at the
regional or local level in transition countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 492-510
Issue: 3
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.1003522
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Are we making a Better World with Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) Research? Findings from the Field and Theory Building
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 511-522
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1080428
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Author-Name: Han Ei Chew
Author-X-Name-First: Han Ei
Author-X-Name-Last: Chew
Author-Name: Vigneswara P. Ilavarasan
Author-X-Name-First: Vigneswara P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ilavarasan
Author-Name: Mark R. Levy
Author-X-Name-First: Mark R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Levy
Title: Mattering Matters: Agency, Empowerment, and Mobile Phone Use by Female Microentrepreneurs
Abstract:
This article attempts to enrich our understanding of the role that mobile
phones play in the empowerment of women in the developing world. We adapt
and explicate an innovative social psychological concept, "mattering,"
embed it in the literature that examines the impact of mobile phones on
social development outcomes, and consider the utility of mattering for the
ICT4D community. Mattering is the perception that others are aware of,
interested in, and depend on us. Based on a sample of 335 female
microentrepreneurs in Chennai, India, we created a valid and reliable
measure of mattering and its three dimensions. Mattering was predicted by
(1) entrepreneurial expectations, an element of an individual's mindset;
(2) social use of mobile phones; and (3) the perceived benefits of mobile
phones for maintaining business networks. Findings suggest that mobile
phone use plays a significant role in contributing to female
entrepreneurs' perception that they matter.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 523-542
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.839437
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Author-Name: Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril
Author-X-Name-First: Hayrol Azril
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohamed Shaffril
Author-Name: Siti Zobidah Omar
Author-X-Name-First: Siti Zobidah
Author-X-Name-Last: Omar
Author-Name: Jeffrey Lawrence D'Silva
Author-X-Name-First: Jeffrey Lawrence
Author-X-Name-Last: D'Silva
Author-Name: Jusang Bolong
Author-X-Name-First: Jusang
Author-X-Name-Last: Bolong
Title: Mapping the Patterns of Mobile Phone Usage Among Fishermen in Malaysia
Abstract:
The main attempt of this paper is to identify the patterns of mobile phone
usage among fishermen in Pangkor Island in Malaysia. This study is
quantitative in nature, where a total of 250 fishermen were selected as
the respondents. The findings confirm that although the majority of
fishermen do not spend much time and money on making and receiving calls
and messaging, the mobile phone is still a crucial tool for them,
particularly in its role in enhancing their safety and easing the
communication process with their family while conducting their fishing
operation. Although the mobile phone has superior functions in marketing,
fishermen in Pangkor Island seem to place less importance on it. The
findings also show the similarities and differences relevant to the
patterns of mobile phone usage in Pangkor Island, and hopefully this can
be applied to other fishing areas and further intensify the development in
the fisheries industry.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 543-554
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.899962
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Author-Name: Syed Zamberi Ahmad
Author-X-Name-First: Syed Zamberi
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad
Author-Name: Abdul Rahim Abu Bakar
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul Rahim
Author-X-Name-Last: Abu Bakar
Author-Name: Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean
Author-X-Name-First: Tengku Mohamed
Author-X-Name-Last: Faziharudean
Author-Name: Khairul Anwar Mohamad Zaki
Author-X-Name-First: Khairul Anwar
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohamad Zaki
Title: An Empirical Study of Factors Affecting e-Commerce Adoption among Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in a Developing Country: Evidence from Malaysia
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine determinants of
e-commerce adoption among Malaysian small- and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs). This study tested eight hypotheses on determinants affecting
e-commerce adoption with empirical data from several survey instruments:
an online questionnaire-based survey, mailed survey and questionnaire
collected in-person from a sample of 307 SMEs in Malaysia. The findings
show that e-commerce adoption within Malaysian SMEs is affected by
perceived relative advantage, perceived compatibility, managers/owner's
knowledge and expertise, management characteristics and external change
agents. This study contributes to enhancing the understanding of the
determinants of adopting e-commerce in SMEs and provides some interesting
perspective from Malaysia. Those parties interested in promoting their
business online may find these results helpful in guiding their efforts.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 555-572
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.899961
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Author-Name: Morteza Ghobakhloo
Author-X-Name-First: Morteza
Author-X-Name-Last: Ghobakhloo
Author-Name: Sai Hong Tang
Author-X-Name-First: Sai Hong
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang
Title: Information system success among manufacturing SMEs: case of developing countries
Abstract:
This research develops an integrated model of Information System (IS)
success based on the DeLone and McLean (2003. The DeLone and McLean model
of information systems success: A ten-year update. Journal of
Management Information Systems, 19(4), 9-30) IS success model and
the technology-organization-environment framework of the firm to provide
small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the relative importance
and knowledge of IS success. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to
collect data from 316 Iranian and Malaysian manufacturing SMEs. Our
findings show that the determinants of IS success among SMEs are not
limited to the technological factors identified in the DeLone and McLean
(2003) IS success model. We in effect found that IS success among SMEs is
also determined by some key organizational and environmental determinants.
We observed that the involvement of both top management and employees in
different stages of IS implementation is important and IS success among
SMEs requires internal and external support. The study contributes to the
theory by extending and empirically testing the DeLone and McLean IS
success model in a different setting than in previous studies. The study
can serve as a basis for future research in this field through advancing
the theoretical development in the area of IS success.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 573-600
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.996201
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Author-Name: Esam Osman
Author-X-Name-First: Esam
Author-X-Name-Last: Osman
Author-Name: Ibrahim Mohamed El Beltagi
Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim Mohamed
Author-X-Name-Last: El Beltagi
Author-Name: Glenn Hardaker
Author-X-Name-First: Glenn
Author-X-Name-Last: Hardaker
Title: The Impact of Leadership Orientation on Strategic Information System Planning Processes, with an Application to Libyan Organizations
Abstract:
The planning stage in the development of an information system (IS) is
important for IS/business alignment. Accordingly, academics and
practitioners in both developed and developing countries are concerned
about the impact of leadership orientation on strategic IS planning
(SISP). The focus of this research is to identify the nature of the
relationship between leadership orientations and IS planning approaches in
the context of Libyan organizations. To investigate this relationship, a
postal survey was conducted to collect data from 117 executives
responsible for IS planning. The questionnaire asked about leadership
values and SISP approaches using multi-item, multi-scaled questions. The
results show that "controlling" and "competing" leadership orientations
have a positive direct effect on all SISP approaches. Coordinator
leadership orientations exhibited the highest positive association with
rational, adaptable, and intuitive SISP approaches. The results of this
research will have important implications for Libyan organizations,
especially as they attempt to rebuild the country's economy after the
Libyan revolution. These implications are discussed in detail in the
paper.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 601-627
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.856283
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Author-Name: William John Tibben
Author-X-Name-First: William John
Author-X-Name-Last: Tibben
Title: Theory Building for ICT4D: Systemizing Case Study Research Using Theory Triangulation
Abstract:
The popularity of case study methods in information and communications
technology for development research presents challenges in comparing
findings across studies for the purpose of theory building. The object of
this paper is to describe a qualitative study in which theory
triangulation was used to systematically compare multiple cases to develop
theory. The concept of development provided the theoretical context for
the study. The work of Hall and Midgley was used to provide three rival
philosophical positions that give rise to differing approaches to social
development. These are: populist, enterprise and statist. The application
of these three contrasting perspectives using theory triangulation is
demonstrated in the analysis of multiple case studies taken from a
community technology center program in Australia. The relative strengths
and weaknesses of each approach are identified and used as the rationale
for theory development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 628-652
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.910635
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Author-Name: Richard Heeks
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Heeks
Author-Name: Logakanthi Subramanian
Author-X-Name-First: Logakanthi
Author-X-Name-Last: Subramanian
Author-Name: Carys Jones
Author-X-Name-First: Carys
Author-X-Name-Last: Jones
Title: Understanding e-Waste Management in Developing Countries: Strategies, Determinants, and Policy Implications in the Indian ICT Sector
Abstract:
Management of e-waste is a growing problem for developing countries; one
that may undermine the sustainability of information and communication
technology (ICT) use if not addressed. In this paper, we focus on a
somewhat under-emphasized group that contributes significantly to
developing country e-waste: local organizational consumers of ICT.
Although this group creates the majority of e-waste, the factors shaping
their e-waste decisions are not well understood. Our purpose in the paper
is to provide such an understanding.This paper, therefore, builds
conceptual models of e-waste strategies and e-waste strategy determinants
from the environmental management literature. It applies these models to a
key e-waste producer - the ICT services sector in India - drawing
qualitative data from a mix of very large and small/medium firms.While the
former have been proactive in their e-waste strategy, the small/medium
firms are characterized as indifferent to e-waste; a divergence explained
by the very different strengths of determining factors to which they are
subject. In turn, those factors relate to the size of these ICT consumers
and the nature of value chains into which they are placed. Understanding
these determinants can help us plan better e-waste interventions; a point
illustrated through critique of recently introduced legislation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 653-667
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.886547
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Author-Name: Lokesh Jain
Author-X-Name-First: Lokesh
Author-X-Name-Last: Jain
Author-Name: Harish Kumar
Author-X-Name-First: Harish
Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar
Author-Name: R. K. Singla
Author-X-Name-First: R. K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Singla
Title: Assessing Mobile Technology Usage for Knowledge Dissemination among Farmers in Punjab
Abstract:
Agriculture-based precise and accurate information needs to be
disseminated promptly to farmers so that better decisions such as managing
farm fields, making continuous and scientific changes in their production
systems and grabbing advantage of market opportunities can be made. In
this paper, mobile technology is assessed for the agriculture information
dissemination system. A survey has been conducted to find out potential
technology, related to the use of the Internet and mobile among farmers in
the state of Punjab in India, to deliver agriculture-related information
to them. Results show that agricultural information system needs to be
developed based on the mass communication technology such as mobile
systems. It is also noted that localization and native language of farmers
are the concerns to be incorporated into the systems. It has been focused
that the use of soft-computing techniques in conjunction with
communication networks, for inferring the decision regarding best
practices for agricultural activities, is helpful in the development of
these systems.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 668-676
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.874325
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Author-Name: Bjorn Cumps
Author-X-Name-First: Bjorn
Author-X-Name-Last: Cumps
Title: Extending an ICT4D Computer Re-use Model with E-waste Handling Activities: A Case Study
Abstract:
This paper illustrates how a computer re-use model can be extended to deal
with e-waste challenges. First, we describe the re-use of computers as a
factor that can help bridge the global digital divide. In an ICT4D
context, refurbished computers can be used in developing countries. We
describe and illustrate the operating model of such a computer re-use
organization, highlighting the different components and interactions of
the operating model. Next, we discuss how e-waste puts this computer
re-use model under pressure. We argue that the sustainability of computer
re-use in an ICT4D context is seriously impacted by this increasing
e-waste problem. Finally, we describe how a computer re-use model can be
extended and complemented with e-waste handling activities to retain
positive effects in an ICT4D context. The paper is based on a single case
study.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 677-693
Issue: 4
Volume: 21
Year: 2015
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.908161
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Creating a Better World with Information and Communication Technologies: Health Equity
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-14
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1121585
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Author-Name: Barry A. Cumbie
Author-X-Name-First: Barry A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Cumbie
Author-Name: Bandana Kar
Author-X-Name-First: Bandana
Author-X-Name-Last: Kar
Title: A Study of Local Government Website Inclusiveness: The Gap Between E-government Concept and Practice
Abstract:
This study examines the concept of electronic government (e-government)
inclusiveness and evaluates the inclusiveness of local e-government
websites. Inclusiveness sets e-government apart from other types of
websites (e.g. commercial or organizational sites) that only serve
exclusive market segments. An evaluation for inclusiveness of 101 local
government websites from Mississippi (an underdeveloped area by many
health and social metrics) revealed (1) a high frequency of issues that
prevent inclusive service (on average each site had 291.83 issues), (2)
high variability in terms of number of issues (range = [2, 3171]), and (3)
widespread absence of websites (87 of the 188 municipalities and county
seats did not have discoverable websites). These results suggest there is
a need for more inclusiveness, but the allocation of resources to
accomplish this may not be feasible. To address this, two strategic
options are presented to information technology (IT) policy-makers who
seek to leverage e-government for development: an idealistic approach with
traditional IT investment for future returns and a pragmatic one that
resembles an entrepreneurial IT start-up venture. The study contributes in
three ways: we identify the concept and criteria of e-government
inclusiveness; develop an automated, software-based, and replicable
evaluation method that can be used by local governments to improve a
website's inclusiveness; and present strategic options for using
e-government to promote social and economic development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 15-35
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.906379
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Author-Name: Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar
Author-X-Name-First: Manuel Pedro
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodríguez Bolívar
Author-Name: Laura Alcaide Muñoz
Author-X-Name-First: Laura
Author-X-Name-Last: Alcaide Muñoz
Author-Name: Antonio M. López Hernández
Author-X-Name-First: Antonio M.
Author-X-Name-Last: López Hernández
Title: Scientometric Study of the Progress and Development of e-Government Research During the Period 2000--2012
Abstract:
Many countries have implemented changes in public-sector management
models, based on the strategic and intensive use of new information and
communication technologies. From a critical standpoint, this paper
analyzes and characterizes the contributions made by research in the field
of e-government, identifying future areas of interest and potentially
valuable methodologies. In addition, it compares research efforts focused
on developing countries with those concerning developed economies, in
order to identify research gaps and possibilities for improvement in the
context of e-government research in developing countries. Diverse
scientometric approaches are employed in this analysis of papers published
by international journals listed in the SSCI index in the fields of Public
Administration and of Information Science & Library Science. Our findings
reveal the existence of various research gaps and highlight areas that
should be addressed in future research, especially in developing
countries. Indeed, the research approach to e-government remains immature,
focusing on particular cases or dimensions, while little has been done to
produce theories or models to clarify and explain the political processes
of e-government. In addition, significant differences are found between
the impact of scientific output and patterns of scientific production as
regards developing and developed countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 36-74
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.927340
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Author-Name: Christine Richter
Author-X-Name-First: Christine
Author-X-Name-Last: Richter
Author-Name: Yola Georgiadou
Author-X-Name-First: Yola
Author-X-Name-Last: Georgiadou
Title: Practices of Legibility Making in Indian Cities: Property Mapping Through Geographic Information Systems and Slum Listing in Government Schemes
Abstract:
Property mapping through use of geographic information systems (GIS) and
slum listing are practices of official knowledge production in government
improvement schemes in Indian cities. Our comparative analysis of these
two practices is in concert with recent amplifications of Scott's
analytical scheme around the notion of legibility making. In both cases
knowledge production in practice encounters an “amorphous
state.” Government representatives and interests frequently
intermingle with non-governmental representatives and interests. This
influences knowledge production in practice with different implications
for government scheme implementation and participation in urban
governance. We find that slum listing supports scheme implementation
better than GIS property mapping. The latter seeks to translate the notion
of a clear delineation between state and non-state into organizational and
technical design for legibility making. It stops short of reaching larger
aims of the scheme and comes to focus on the problem of incomplete
knowledge and mechanisms of self-referential monitoring. The more organic
practice of slum listing involves dispersed paper and desktop technologies
and relies on traditional sites of knowledge production in the city. It is
adjusted to and enacted by an amorphous state. The official knowledge
produced is temporary in nature, and as such allows for incremental and
partially reversible scheme implementation. Slum listing retains channels
of negotiation with city administration and politicians, which are vital
for poorer sections of the urban populace. Our study is relevant to policy
and future research, because as of 2012 the new national slum improvement
scheme requires implementation of GIS also for slum data collection and
management. The question is, whether the new scheme will run into similar
problems as GIS property mapping or whether it puts at risk existing
channels of negotiation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 75-93
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.886548
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Author-Name: Jaehun Joo
Author-X-Name-First: Jaehun
Author-X-Name-Last: Joo
Author-Name: Anat Hovav
Author-X-Name-First: Anat
Author-X-Name-Last: Hovav
Title: The influence of information security on the adoption of web-based integrated information systems: an e-government study in Peru
Abstract:
This study analyzes the determinants of information security that
influence the adoption of Web-based integrated information systems (IIS)
by government agencies in Peru. The study introduces Web-based information
systems designed to formulate strategic plans for the Peruvian government.
A theoretical model is proposed to test the impact of organizational
factors such as deterrent efforts, severity efforts, and preventive
efforts and individual factors such as perceived information security
threats and security awareness on intentions to use Web-based IIS. The
empirical results indicate that deterrent efforts and deterrent severity
have no significant influence on use intentions of IIS, whereas preventive
efforts play an important role in such intentions. Information security
awareness and perceived information security threats as individual factors
have a significant effect on intentions to use the system. This suggests
that organizations should implement preventive efforts by introducing
various information security solutions, and improve information security
awareness while reducing perceived information security threats.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 94-116
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.979393
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Author-Name: Manoj Thomas
Author-X-Name-First: Manoj
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas
Author-Name: Poornima Narayan
Author-X-Name-First: Poornima
Author-X-Name-Last: Narayan
Title: The Role of Participatory Communication in Tracking Unreported Reproductive Tract Issues in Marginalized Communities
Abstract:
Vertical models of communication and information transfer have the
tenacity to be static and have proven ineffective to reach those living in
the lower socioeconomic group of the society. In this context, a fluid
model that emphasizes participation and communicative action is more
meaningful for information sharing and knowledge gathering. The study
proposes the informate--communicate--educate framework to
serve as a guide for developing Information and Communication Technologies
applications and mHealth solutions. Based on this framework, an mHealth
application (K-unit Health Information Dashboard (KHID)) is developed to
facilitate the reporting and tracking of reproductive health issues among
women living in marginalized communities in the State of Kerala, India.
Through a participatory process that uses the horizontal model of
communication, the paper demonstrates how the KHID application enables
knowledge sharing, and disease surveillance to address reproductive health
issues.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 117-133
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.886549
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Author-Name: Petter Nielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Petter
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen
Author-Name: Johan Ivar Sæbø
Author-X-Name-First: Johan Ivar
Author-X-Name-Last: Sæbø
Title: Three Strategies for Functional Architecting: Cases from the Health Systems of Developing Countries
Abstract:
Health systems in developing countries are commonly struggling with
multiple and overlapping information systems (IS). There is a need to move
away from this to reduce the burden of parallel reporting it creates and
enable coordinated information collection and sharing. However, this is
not straightforward as it prompts intricate functional
architecting activities across a range of IS domains including
health staff, commodities, logistics, progress tracking, financing and
health services information. This paper is based on a case study of a
District Health Information Software and how it is involved in the current
drive toward integrated systems. From focusing on aggregate health
indicators for health management, it is becoming one component among
others in larger architectures where it may take on many different roles.
The aim of this paper is to strengthen our understanding of the
opportunities and challenges related to functionally architecting
integrated systems. Applying an information Infrastructure lens, we
describe these processes as involving a range of different software
components and actors not under any central control. We conceptualize
functional architecting as activities performed by multiple actors to
configure and re-configure the functional roles of independent software
components. Based on the case study, we contribute by identifying three
different architecting strategies and conceptualize them as
connecting, encroaching, and
charting.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 134-151
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1026304
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Author-Name: Ziyu Yan
Author-X-Name-First: Ziyu
Author-X-Name-Last: Yan
Author-Name: Xitong Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Xitong
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Douglas R. Vogel
Author-X-Name-First: Douglas R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogel
Title: Understanding Dynamic Collaboration in Teleconsultation
Abstract:
Information and communication technology has been widely deployed in the
provision of healthcare for decades. Teleconsultation, one of the new
means of providing healthcare solutions, has been prevalently implemented
in numerous countries. In principle, it is expected with great potential
to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare service through
wide accessibility and cost control. However, many teleconsultation
systems have been installed but abandoned rapidly or used at a
disappointing low level. This paper explores the antecedents of low usage
in post-adoption of teleconsultation service in clinical practice. We
identify specific theoretical attributes targeted on the research problem
and extend the Technology--Organization--Environment (TOE) framework into
a multi-dimensional analytical framework. We design a comparative case
study and conduct deductive analysis to test our propositions using data
from multiple sources. The proposed analytical framework and empirical
findings not only provide theoretical contribution by articulating the TOE
framework to reflect the specific and distinguished characteristics in
teleconsultation services, but also provide implications for practitioners
to develop better strategies for teleconsultation collaboration.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 152-167
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
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Author-Name: Sundeep Sahay
Author-X-Name-First: Sundeep
Author-X-Name-Last: Sahay
Title: Are we Building a Better World with ICTs? Empirically Examining this Question in the Domain of Public Health in India
Abstract:
As social scientists engaged in Information Technologies for Development
(IT4D), a question we need to necessarily engage with is “are we
building a better world with Information and Communication Technologies
(ICTs)?” This question, first posed by Professor Geoff Walsham in
the IS field, was the topic of my plenary discussion at the IFIP 9.4
meeting in Jamaica 2014, and had now been further developed to this
“view from practice” paper for this journal. A first step in
this paper has been the reformulation of the question which Professor
Walsham raised: “What distortions and obstacles are created by the
historical, material, and institutional conditions, and how these shape
our efforts of ICTs creating a better world?” This reformulation is
done to bring in more explicitly the political dimension into the
question, and to nuance the technological deterministic argument implied
in the question of technology (always) creating a better world. Taking an
empirical example of an ICT intervention from the public health sector in
India, deliberately chosen to emphasize distortions typically seen is
similar Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
projects, the analysis focuses on understanding the conditions of
distortions, why they occur, and what can be done differently to
contribute to our notion of a better world.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 168-176
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.933522
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Author-Name: Roger W. Harris
Author-X-Name-First: Roger W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Harris
Title: How ICT4D Research Fails the Poor
Abstract:
Research can improve development policies and practices and funders
increasingly require evidence of such socioeconomic impact from their
investments. This article questions whether information and communication
technologies for development (ICT4D) research conforms to the requirements
for achieving socioeconomic impact. We report on a literature review of
the impact of research in international development and a survey of ICT4D
researchers who assessed the extent to which they follow practices for
achieving socioeconomic impact. The findings suggest that while ICT4D
researchers are interested in influencing both practice and policy, they
are less inclined toward the activities that would make this happen,
especially engaging with users of their research and communicating their
findings to a wider audience. Their institutions do not provide incentives
for researchers to adopt these practices. ICT4D researchers and their
institutions should engage more closely with the users of their research
through more and better communications with the public, especially through
the use of information and communication technologies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 177-192
Issue: 1
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1018115
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Author-Name: Francis Kofi Andoh-Baidoo
Author-X-Name-First: Francis Kofi
Author-X-Name-Last: Andoh-Baidoo
Title: Organizational Information and Communication Technologies for Development
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 193-204
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1160703
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Author-Name: John Effah
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Effah
Title: Institutional Effects on E-payment Entrepreneurship in a Developing Country: Enablers and Constraints
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to understand how regulative, normative and
cognitive institutions affect e-payment entrepreneurship in developing
countries. Lack of e-payment technologies has been identified as a key
constraint to e-commerce adoption and diffusion in the developing world.
The availability of e-payment technologies in the developed world provides
opportunities for their transfer to and adaptation in the developing
world. However, research on attempts by governments or e-business
entrepreneurs to provide e-payment innovations in the developing world and
possible institutional effects on such initiatives remain limited. Drawing
on interpretive case study methodology and the new institutional theory as
a lens, this study traces an e-payment entrepreneurship attempt in the
developing-country context of Ghana. The findings show that some national
and international institutions encouraged the initiative. However, unclear
regulations and bureaucratic processes of the Central Bank as well as the
entrepreneur's own cognitive failure to consider contextual differences
between the developed and the developing world constrained the initiative.
The study advises developing-country e-business entrepreneurs to
understand their local institutional environment and not assume that
imported technologies will work the same way as in the developed world. It
also calls on developing-country governments to promote clear regulations
and streamline certification processes to encourage technological
innovations such as e-payment.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 205-219
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.859115
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Author-Name: Gabriel Marcuzzo do Canto Cavalheiro
Author-X-Name-First: Gabriel Marcuzzo do Canto
Author-X-Name-Last: Cavalheiro
Author-Name: Luiz Antonio Joia
Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Antonio
Author-X-Name-Last: Joia
Title: Examining the Implementation of a European Patent Management System in Brazil from an Actor-Network Theory Perspective
Abstract:
Drawing upon the Brazilian experience, this article aims at examining some
of the key issues associated with e-government technical cooperation
programs designed to enhance the service provision of Patent Offices in
developing countries. In order to do that, this work adopts the
Actor-Network Theory as a framework for understanding the processes of
transferring e-government technologies from the European Patent Office
(EPO) to the Brazilian Patent Office, which is locally called Instituto
Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI). This longitudinal study aims to
contribute to the limited empirical evidence surrounding technical
cooperation involving Patent Office organizations. Our findings suggest
that gaps and conflicts among the existing national laws and policies,
duration and type of historical interactions among EPO and INPI, as well
as differences in the Information Technology infrastructure and
capabilities of the participating organizations are the key issues in
e-government technology transfer between EPO and INPI.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 220-241
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.910634
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Author-Name: Richard Boateng
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Boateng
Title: Resources, Electronic-Commerce Capabilities and Electronic-Commerce Benefits: Conceptualizing the Links
Abstract:
Past research on electronic commerce (e-commerce) in developing economies
(DEs) shows that there is an acute lack of theoretical frameworks and
empirical evidence to understand how DE firms orient resources to create
e-commerce capabilities and achieve e-commerce benefits amidst their
national constraints. This paper uses the resource-based theory and the
capability life cycle to investigate how a used-car retail firm in Ghana
oriented resources to create e-commerce capabilities and achieve
e-commerce benefits. Findings from the longitudinal case study suggest
that, first, in DEs, because the institutional foundations are weak and
the obstacles are many, managerial capabilities and global information
systems (IS) resources enable firms to withstand or circumvent the
national constraints and create e-commerce capabilities and benefits.
Second, the value of resources to a firm is relatively time and path
dependent; changes in the environment can either initiate their renewal or
decline in the firm. Having a focus on the strategic orientation of the
firm is therefore of more value than focusing on IS resources. The paper
proposes a cyclic resource-based model of e-commerce capability evolution
which offers new insights into the way in which e-commerce capabilities
evolve to create e-commerce benefits.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 242-264
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.939606
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Author-Name: Berhanu Borena
Author-X-Name-First: Berhanu
Author-X-Name-Last: Borena
Author-Name: Solomon Negash
Author-X-Name-First: Solomon
Author-X-Name-Last: Negash
Title: IT Infrastructure Role in the Success of a Banking System: The Case of Limited Broadband Access
Abstract:
This study provides empirical support for including IT infrastructure
(ITI) as part of the information systems (IS) success model. The IS
success model has been validated in high-income countries, but research in
low-income countries is still lacking. This research bridges this gab by
identifying ITI as a contributing construct when evaluating the IS success
model in the context of low-income countries. This paper investigates the
research question: when considering low-income countries, what is the role
of ITI in information systems success? The research is motivated by
limited ITI and limited Internet access in low-income countries that
hinder the success of information systems. We conducted a survey with 102
bank employees in a low-income country -- Ethiopia. The SEM-PLS analysis
showed strong impact of ITI on user, user satisfaction, and net benefit.
This study recommends inclusion of the ITI construct when evaluating the
success of information systems and the policies that govern it.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 265-278
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.979392
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Author-Name: Piotr Soja
Author-X-Name-First: Piotr
Author-X-Name-Last: Soja
Title: Reexamining Critical Success Factors for Enterprise System Adoption in Transition Economies: Learning from Polish Adopters
Abstract:
This study's goal is to investigate and better understand critical success
factors (CSFs) for enterprise system (ES) adoption in transition
economies. The research setting embraces ES adoptions conducted in Poland,
a transition economy from Central and Eastern Europe. On the basis of
research conducted among 144 ES adopters, an analysis based on grounded
theory revealed 20 CSFs grouped into 4 categories. Next, a stakeholder
analysis of the discovered CSFs has been performed. The achieved results
were compared with the findings of prior research conducted in developed
and developing economies. The main results imply that the most important
CSFs for ES adoption in Poland are connected with people playing varied
roles in the implementation project. The findings also suggest that
people-related considerations will replace finance- and IT-related issues
in the future. Other hypothesized trends include a growing importance of
tangible benefits and organizational changes in transition economies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 279-305
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1075189
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Author-Name: Amit Prakash
Author-X-Name-First: Amit
Author-X-Name-Last: Prakash
Title: E-Governance and Public Service Delivery at the Grassroots: A Study of ICT Use in Health and Nutrition Programs in India
Abstract:
E-Governance projects continue to witness sustained policy focus in low-
and lower middle-income countries such as India. Not many e-Governance
projects are, however, associated with improved performance leading to an
enhanced public value, especially in the grassroots delivery units of
government organizations engaged in provision of development services to
people. Based on a case study of Information and Communication Technology
use in public health and nutrition programs in the Indian province of
Karnataka, this paper argues for a need to shift the design focus of
e-Governance projects. While the grassroots functionaries in such
organizations have a critical role in meeting performance goals,
e-Governance designs have been largely oblivious to the need of improving
their overall work content and environment. Our findings suggest that it
is time e-Governance projects in government organizations engaged in
public service delivery acknowledge and rectify this incongruity to be
more effective in achieving a broad set of governance outcomes and justify
huge investments being made on them in relatively resource-constrained
regions of the world.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 306-319
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1034639
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Author-Name: Susan Wyche
Author-X-Name-First: Susan
Author-X-Name-Last: Wyche
Author-Name: Charles Steinfield
Author-X-Name-First: Charles
Author-X-Name-Last: Steinfield
Title: Why Don't Farmers Use Cell Phones to Access Market Prices? Technology Affordances and Barriers to Market Information Services Adoption in Rural Kenya
Abstract:
Providing smallholder farmers with agricultural information could improve
economic development, by helping them to grow more crops, which they could
then sell for more money. Widespread mobile phone ownership in Africa
means that, for the first time, there is a realistic opportunity to
deliver pertinent information to remote farmers throughout the continent.
Efforts to harness the potential of mobile phones include the development
of agricultural market information services (MIS) -- applications that
send farmers crop pricing information via short message service or SMS.
These services promote economic development among some farmers in the
developing world, but not yet in rural Kenya. To understand what factors
impede the adoption of these services, we qualitatively studied Kenyan
farmers’ mobile phone usage patterns and their interactions with
MFarm, a commercially available MIS. Using affordance
theory to guide our analysis, we discovered a mismatch between the design
of MIS and smallholder farmers’ perceptions of their mobile
phones’ communication capabilities. We use these findings to
motivate a design agenda that encourages software developers and
development practitioners to adopt an ecological perspective when creating
mobile applications for sub-Saharan Africa's rural farmers. Strategies for
implementing this approach include reconsidering the design of mobile
phones, and developing innovative educational interventions.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 320-333
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1048184
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Author-Name: Arun Kumar Kaushik
Author-X-Name-First: Arun Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaushik
Author-Name: Zillur Rahman
Author-X-Name-First: Zillur
Author-X-Name-Last: Rahman
Title: Are Street Vendors Really Innovative Toward Self-service Technology?
Abstract:
Street vending has acquired great importance in present times. This study
attempts to link consumer innovativeness (CI) to street vending -- an
ancient occupation now emerging as a new market form using technology and
innovation. The study investigates the behavior of street vendors (a group
hypothesized to enjoy more innovativeness than those with similar
socioeconomic backgrounds) regarding adoption of self-service technologies
(SSTs) in the retail banking industry. In addition to primary research
instruments, in-depth interviews were conducted with representatives of
the two groups under study (street vendors and formal wage workers) to
determine their awareness levels, usage, primary sources of information
and reasons behind the adoption of the three SSTs considered along with
their dependence on opinion leaders for making adoption decisions.
Findings reveal that compared to formal wage workers, street vendors
exhibit lower levels of innovativeness toward SSTs, and consumers are
driven by three prime correlates of age, gender and income. Further,
informal groups of street vendors earn higher income despite being less
qualified technically or otherwise than the formal sector wage earners
within their social class. These results will help practitioners revisit
their existing marketing strategies and policies to increase the reach of
self-service technology among urban lower middle class in India.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 334-356
Issue: 2
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1052359
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Author-Name: Benjamin Yeo
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeo
Author-Name: Delvin Grant
Author-X-Name-First: Delvin
Author-X-Name-Last: Grant
Title: Exploring the factors affecting global manufacturing performance
Abstract:
A decision tree is used to explore the effects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and financial factors on global manufacturing industry sales performance. Existing research provides an unclear picture of how ICTs affect sales performance. Earlier studies showed little evidence that ICTs improve performance, more recent studies do. Our investigation found that between 2006 and 2009, companies with high ICT scores performed well, but their performance declined substantially between 2010 and 2014. ICTs do not significantly influence manufacturing sales growth performance, but financial factors do. Supplier credit as a source of financing leads to negative sales growth, while low loan collateral improves sales performance. Taking advantage of bank financing improves sales, but using equity or stocks to fund investments negatively affects them. These findings are used to develop seven research hypotheses for future studies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 92-121
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1315354
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Author-Name: Bartlomiej Gawin
Author-X-Name-First: Bartlomiej
Author-X-Name-Last: Gawin
Author-Name: Bartosz Marcinkowski
Author-X-Name-First: Bartosz
Author-X-Name-Last: Marcinkowski
Title: Making IT global – what facility management brings to the table?
Abstract:
Globalization retains an imposing future for the managers of numerous companies, while the global information systems (IS) play a significant role in the connection, collection, access and analysis of information produced in interrelated operations from numerous national markets. The popularity of such systems in textile, manufacturing, finance and supply chain grows, as well as the development of IT support for global services remains a challenge. Through a Participatory Action Research project in a global service provider specialized in Facility Management, we investigated the necessity of introducing a systematic integrative approach by a national company for the Global System Development and approaching the issues emerging in a multinational context. As a result, an expansion model for a globalizing company was synthesized and the issues regarding its application discussed. The cultural differences involved in Facility Management market operation regarding both developing and developed European countries were identified and functionality, non-functional requirements and architecture of a global IS were elaborated. Finally, IS development strategy/development process management is outlined for corporations to achieve and maintain global competitiveness.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 151-169
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1353943
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Author-Name: Benjamin Yeo
Author-X-Name-First: Benjamin
Author-X-Name-Last: Yeo
Author-Name: Delvin Grant
Author-X-Name-First: Delvin
Author-X-Name-Last: Grant
Title: Exploring the effects of ICTs, workforce, and gender on capacity utilization
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) investments come with expectations of increased productivity, but results from ICT impact studies are mixed. We look at workforce characteristics and female participation in the workforce and management and ICTs as contexts to investigate their impact on capacity utilization. This was accomplished by using the Technology, Organization, and Environment framework and regression analysis. The results illustrate the importance of a stable and skilled workforce, capable of leveraging the existing infrastructure. In addition, the pursuit of international certifications, formal employee training, female participation, and other factors affect capacity utilization. From the research findings, we identified eight research hypotheses for future investigations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 122-150
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1383876
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Author-Name: Dasuni Nawinna
Author-X-Name-First: Dasuni
Author-X-Name-Last: Nawinna
Author-Name: John R. Venable
Author-X-Name-First: John R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Venable
Title: Effects of ICT-enabled social capital on inter-organizational relationships and performance: empirical evidence from an emerging economy
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Social capital is an influential concept in understanding why and how some firms do better in inter-organizational relationships (IORs). It is an important factor in developing relationships of trust, making the basis for better collaboration among individuals, groups, and organizations. This paper presents findings from an empirical study of the effect of multiple dimensions of Social Capital and the moderating role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on inter-bank strategic collaboration in Sri Lanka, a developing context. The theoretical model is validated using partial least squares-based structural equation modeling based on survey and secondary data. The findings suggest that there is a strong positive combined effect of social capital and ICT toward inter-firm strategic alliances. The results contribute to both social capital theory and theories of ICT for development. It will also contribute to a more holistic perspective that incorporates social, technical, and organizational aspects for building effective strategies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 49-68
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1451979
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Author-Name: Eduardo H. Diniz
Author-X-Name-First: Eduardo H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Diniz
Author-Name: Erica S. Siqueira
Author-X-Name-First: Erica S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Siqueira
Author-Name: Eric van Heck
Author-X-Name-First: Eric
Author-X-Name-Last: van Heck
Title: Taxonomy of digital community currency platforms
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Community currencies are used to pay for products or services within specific groups defined by geographical boundaries or specific common interests. Financial crises, social emergence in developing countries, and increased access to digital devices have stimulated a growing number of communities worldwide to develop digital currency projects. These projects use technologies ranging from traditional plastic cards to mobile phones and blockchain technologies. Following the design science research approach, this paper analyzes digital community currencies (DCCs) by developing a taxonomy based on platform architecture, governance, transactionality and virtuality. By investigating 22 DCC platforms around the world, 4 groups were distinguished: local, proprietary, commons and cyber. The identification of these four different groups of digital community currencies allows us to better discuss the potentials and limitations of each one of them. The presented taxonomy can be useful to researchers and practitioners both to explain and to design DCC platforms. Discussing each of the emerging categories from the proposed taxonomy helps us to provide insights into DCCs, offering a new theoretical frame for investigating the particular case of digital payment platforms.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 69-91
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1485005
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Author-Name: Maung K. Sein
Author-X-Name-First: Maung K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Sein
Author-Name: Devinder Thapa
Author-X-Name-First: Devinder
Author-X-Name-Last: Thapa
Author-Name: Mathias Hatakka
Author-X-Name-First: Mathias
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatakka
Author-Name: Øystein Sæbø
Author-X-Name-First: Øystein
Author-X-Name-Last: Sæbø
Title: A holistic perspective on the theoretical foundations for ICT4D research
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While many theories have guided research Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D), we are yet to construct a clear and coherent narrative that would help us answer the question of how ICT fosters development in underdeveloped communities. In this paper, we argue that one of the main reasons for this is that our holistic understanding of ICT4D is seldom grounded in theories to understand the core areas that define the field, namely, ICT, Development, and, ‘4’ which are the transformative processes that link the two. Through a brief literature review, we list theories that have informed ICT4D research in each of these areas. We present examples of theories, namely, Capability Approach, Affordances, and Actor-Network Theory together with Social Capital and illustrate how we have used them in our research. Building on this holistic perspective on theoretical foundation, we propose five agendas for ICT4D research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 7-25
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1503589
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Author-Name: Lila Rao
Author-X-Name-First: Lila
Author-X-Name-Last: Rao
Author-Name: Maurice McNaughton
Author-X-Name-First: Maurice
Author-X-Name-Last: McNaughton
Title: A knowledge broker for collaboration and sharing for SIDS: the case of comprehensive disaster management in the Caribbean
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Knowledge sharing can be hindered by barriers that prevent the free flow of information, especially across organizational and other boundaries. Therefore information produced at one location might not be available to entities elsewhere even if there are benefits to sharing this information. This can often lead to 'reinventing the wheel' and wasted investments in duplicating resources and ultimately will lead to the development of knowledge silos. Information technologies can be used to address this problem as they provide opportunities to lower the barriers to knowledge sharing and increase collaboration. This need for knowledge sharing and collaborative technologies can be important for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) within particular regions that are exposed to similar environmental and economic issues that can hinder their development. Although each SIDS may have Knowledge Resources that it uses to address its own issues, there would be benefits to collaborating and sharing these resources to collectively tackle these regional issues. Even when there is a willingness to share and collaborate and entities have been established to foster this collaboration, there is a void in the availability of tools and technologies needed to support collaboration and sharing of resources. This paper describes the research that has been done to help fill this void by designing and developing a technological solution, a Knowledge Broker, for the identification and sharing of Knowledge Resources that may be spread across various locations (e.g. countries). The Design Science Research methodology was used to develop the Knowledge Broker architecture, which provides a single point of access to the knowledge resources within a particular domain. A critical component of this Knowledge Broker is a common, online interactive vocabulary of the domain of interest which provides the terms which are used to describe and search for the knowledge resources available. The Knowledge Broker was evaluated using informed arguments and an illustrative scenario in the Comprehensive Disaster Management domain in the Caribbean region. The initial evaluations that have been reported in this paper indicates that the Knowledge Broker has the potential to increase the efficiency of solving regional issues through the sharing of knowledge resources.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 26-48
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1510363
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Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Author-Name: Arlene Bailey
Author-X-Name-First: Arlene
Author-X-Name-Last: Bailey
Title: Contextual reflections on innovations in an interconnected world: theoretical lenses and practical considerations in ICT4D – Part 2
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-6
Issue: 1
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1582153
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Author-Name: Harminder Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Harminder
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Author-Name: Antonio Díaz Andrade
Author-X-Name-First: Antonio
Author-X-Name-Last: Díaz Andrade
Author-Name: Angsana A. Techatassanasoontorn
Author-X-Name-First: Angsana A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Techatassanasoontorn
Title: The practice of ICT-enabled development
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While information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) research examines the diverse range of topics, settings, and technologies, there has been a lack of attention on theorizing the process of information and communication technology (ICT)-enabled development. This paper draws on Bourdieu’s practice theory to provide a framework for doing so. This framework captures the multi-level, generative, and processual nature of ICT-enabled development, and illustrates that ICT-enabled development is an ongoing activity that is recreated, reinforced, and restricted by the interaction between the dispositions of the stakeholders involved and changes in the various forms of capital that are valued in a community. The utility of the framework is illustrated by using practice theory to re-analyze three ICT4D initiatives from the literature.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 37-62
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1283284
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Author-Name: Rahul De´
Author-X-Name-First: Rahul
Author-X-Name-Last: De´
Author-Name: Abhipsa Pal
Author-X-Name-First: Abhipsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Pal
Author-Name: Rupal Sethi
Author-X-Name-First: Rupal
Author-X-Name-Last: Sethi
Author-Name: Sunil K. Reddy
Author-X-Name-First: Sunil K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Reddy
Author-Name: Chetan Chitre
Author-X-Name-First: Chetan
Author-X-Name-Last: Chitre
Title: ICT4D research: a call for a strong critical approach
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ICT for development ( ICT4D) research seeks to examine the social and economic changes in developing countries brought about by the deployment and use of ICT. This intent of ICT4D research parallels that of the critical research paradigm in IS, since both focus on transformation and change. The overall goals of this paper are to( 1)understand the extent of critical research in ICT4Dand ( 2)propose an approach, the“strong critical” approach, to conduct critical research in ICT4D. The proposed approach is based on the writings of two social theorists, Arturo Escobar and Gayatri Spivak, and consists of four concepts– the nature of the post-colonial state, provenience or local history of the ICT phenomena, the influence of the Washington Consensusand the issues of representation and subjectivity of subaltern subjects. A review of ICT4D papers showed that only about 20% follow the critical research approach. In-depth reviews ofeight papers that follow the critical approach showed that the“strong critical” lens can enable a deeper and richer analysis. The main contribution of this paper is in addressing a gap in the ICT4D literature about theorizing in the context of developing countries. The paper also reveals, through in-depth reviews, the value of the strong critical approach.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 63-94
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1286284
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Author-Name: Kentaro Toyama
Author-X-Name-First: Kentaro
Author-X-Name-Last: Toyama
Title: From needs to aspirations in information technology for development
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“Needs” figure prominently both in the technology sector and in international development. Both fields refer frequently to people’s needs and perform needs assessments. But, the two groups differ on what needs are. The technologist’s conception is represented in such statements as, “the user needs to see shoes in various colors on an e-commerce website.” Development focuses on more basic needs such as nutrition, health, and employment. We argue that conflating these two classes of needs is a subtle but underlying cause of myopic technological interventions. While development is increasingly understood to require changes in human capital, institutional capacity, and mass values – traits internal to people and societies – the technologist’s conception of needs suggests solutions that change external context through technological artifacts. We propose an approach to ICT and development that is focused less on needs, and more on aspirations. We rationalize aspirations as a basis for action, and present preliminary evidence in the form of a survey and three brief case studies for the viability of aspiration-based approaches to development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 15-36
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1310713
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Author-Name: Hafeni Mthoko
Author-X-Name-First: Hafeni
Author-X-Name-Last: Mthoko
Author-Name: Caroline Khene
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline
Author-X-Name-Last: Khene
Title: Building theory in ICT4D evaluation: a comprehensive approach to assessing outcome and impact
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) act as tools for social change and development; however, there is still limited empirical evidence that demonstrates this. An outcome and impact assessment based on a comprehensive (holistic) evaluation is deemed appropriate at a time when many ICT4D programs fail to effectively demonstrate their impact toward rural development and how that impact came about. The purpose of this research is to identify the components for an outcome and impact assessment framework that is based on a comprehensive approach to evaluation. The authors applied a theoretical approach using Weicks theorizing process to develop the framework. The theoretical approach analyzed existing outcome and impact assessment frameworks from different fields beyond ICT4D. The output of this research proposed five key outcome and impact themes, which are informed by preceding domains of evaluation, essential for the assessment of ICT4D programs. These themes include Strategic Value, Most Significant Change, Empowerment, Livelihoods and Sustainability.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 138-164
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1315359
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Author-Name: Shahifol Arbi Ismail
Author-X-Name-First: Shahifol Arbi
Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail
Author-Name: Richard Heeks
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Heeks
Author-Name: Brian Nicholson
Author-X-Name-First: Brian
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicholson
Author-Name: Aini Aman
Author-X-Name-First: Aini
Author-X-Name-Last: Aman
Title: Analyzing conflict and its management within ICT4D partnerships: an institutional logics perspective
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Promotion and presence of partnerships have been growing within information and communication technology for development (ICT4D). Yet – despite limited analytical literature on this topic – it is clear that the reality of ICT4D partnerships often undershoots the potential, with frequent reports of failure, particularly arising from conflict between partners. This paper addresses calls for more and better-conceptualized research into ICT4D partnerships, with a specific focus on understanding the roots and management of conflict in such partnerships. We use qualitative field data from a Malaysian IT “impact sourcing” public–private partnership case study, viewed through the lens of institutional logics and conflict management strategies. Analysis of three vignettes from the negotiation of the initiative shows one partner always used a competitive approach to conflict management. This led issues to remain unresolved and led the partnership arrangement to steadily loosen. The outcome was always domination of private logic over public logic. As a result, and lacking an overt advocate, welfare goals of the partnership were somewhat sidelined. Our paper contributes by showing (a) how institutional logics helps explain the outcome of ICT4D partnerships, and (b) how the conflict management strategies framework helps explain the practice of conflicting institutional logics in such partnerships.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 165-187
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1320962
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Author-Name: Sammia Poveda
Author-X-Name-First: Sammia
Author-X-Name-Last: Poveda
Author-Name: Tony Roberts
Author-X-Name-First: Tony
Author-X-Name-Last: Roberts
Title: Critical agency and development: applying Freire and Sen to ICT4D in Zambia and Brazil
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This paper draws upon critical theories and the capability approach. It argues for a conceptualization of development as a process designed to enable people to free themselves from structural disadvantage. Amartya Sen has argued that people’s “critical-agency” to question and reject unjust social norms is “pivotal” to human development and important for tackling inequalities of any kind. Freire’s critical pedagogy, and critical feminism, go further by providing disadvantaged people with the practical means to do this; to identify the structural root causes of unjust social norms and the critical-agency to challenge and change them. Two empirical case studies of ICT4D are presented, from Zambia and Brazil, which draw upon these critical approaches but use them in different ways. The paper argues that ICT4D must go beyond addressing people’s immediate practical needs for access to ICT tools and skills, to also address their strategic interest in identifying and tackling the root causes of disadvantage.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 119-137
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1328656
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Author-Name: Andrea Jiménez
Author-X-Name-First: Andrea
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiménez
Author-Name: Yingqin Zheng
Author-X-Name-First: Yingqin
Author-X-Name-Last: Zheng
Title: Tech hubs, innovation and development
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This paper critically discusses of the relationship between innovation and development by presenting a case of a Technology and Innovation Hub. It draws upon the capability approach by Amartya Sen to understand the implications of tech hubs in development. We argue that tech hubs, as collaborative spaces, may contribute to human-centered development processes in ways not directly linked to employment or market-based products. This advances a human-centered view of development which focuses on aspects of well-being and agency that people have reason to value. Conceptually, the paper proposes an understanding of innovation for development as (often unequal) social processes which might contribute to human development if and when the people involved perceive value in the processes, and these values include improving their own communities and society.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 95-118
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1335282
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Author-Name: Yingqin Zheng
Author-X-Name-First: Yingqin
Author-X-Name-Last: Zheng
Author-Name: Mathias Hatakka
Author-X-Name-First: Mathias
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatakka
Author-Name: Sundeep Sahay
Author-X-Name-First: Sundeep
Author-X-Name-Last: Sahay
Author-Name: Annika Andersson
Author-X-Name-First: Annika
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersson
Title: Conceptualizing development in information and communication technology for development (ICT4D)
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ICT4D research is faced with the challenge of rapidly changing technologies and increasingly complex social dynamics and development processes. We argue that ICT4D research requires a more acute sense of where our research is situated within a broader picture of development, e.g. with a better understanding of development processes, their ideological nature, the power structures and driving forces, and the mechanisms through which ICTs may be embedded in and shape these processes. Such a reflexivity is crucial not least in justifying our claims of contribution, but also in understanding the implications and potential impact of our research and practice. This editorial seeks to explore key conceptual components in ICT4D and their relationships, including dimensions of development, perspectives of development, conceptions of artefacts, and theory of change. A tentative conceptual schema is presented that connects these conceptual components.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-14
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1396020
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Author-Name: P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Author-X-Name-First: P. Vigneswara
Author-X-Name-Last: Ilavarasan
Title: Bridging ICTD research and policy-making: notes from a systematic review on MSMEs in the low- and middle-income countries
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There is criticism that information and communication technology and development research community contributes less to policy-making. The present article shares an attempt to fill this gap. Systematic review is a structured way to collate, review, summarize, and use the published research for policy-making. A systematic review on the impact of information and communication technologies on the growth of urban micro, small, and medium enterprises in the low- and middle-income countries indicates a tiny impact and a lack of rigorous causal studies in this focus area. Quantitative meta-analysis did not find statistical significance for the impact. From an initial result of 24,000 plus hits, a set of 10 research studies were finalized for data extraction and analysis. The article suggests areas for future research and calls for rigorous research and reporting.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 723-733
Issue: 4
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1315355
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Author-Name: Marcin Relich
Author-X-Name-First: Marcin
Author-X-Name-Last: Relich
Title: The impact of ICT on labor productivity in the EU
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The paper is concerned with investigating relationships between labor productivity and information and communication technology (ICT) components such as the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP), e-commerce and customer relationship management (CRM) software, and the number of ICT specialists at the country level. The proposed approach uses a neoclassical framework of growth accounting and a translog production function to examine the impact of ICT components on labor productivity in the transition and developed economies of the European Union (EU). Our findings show the positive and significant influence of selected ICT components on labor productivity in EU countries. Moreover, the results indicate that the impact of ERP, e-commerce and CRM software on labor productivity is greater in transition economies than in developed economies of the EU.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 706-722
Issue: 4
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1336071
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Author-Name: Godfried B. Adaba
Author-X-Name-First: Godfried B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Adaba
Author-Name: Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung
Author-X-Name-First: Daniel Azerikatoa
Author-X-Name-Last: Ayoung
Title: The development of a mobile money service: an exploratory actor-network study
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Mobile money has received ample academic and practitioner attention as a means to improve access to financial services in developing countries. However, there is a paucity of empirical studies examining mobile money development from a socio-technical stance. Based on an exploratory cross-sectional field study conducted at three sites in the Upper East region of Ghana, this paper attempts to understand the dynamics of the development and diffusion of a mobile money service from an actor-network theory (ANT) perspective. Data from semi-structured interviews with the principal stakeholders (supplemented by documentary evidence) were analyzed using grounded theory coding techniques and the emergent themes interpreted through the lens of the “moments of translation” (Callon, M. (1999). Some elements of a sociology of translation: Domestication of the scallops and the fishermen of St Brieuc Bay. In M. Biagioli (Ed.), The science studies reader (pp. 67–83). London: Routledge) framework of ANT. The study found that a mobile network operator has built a nascent network of composite social and material stakeholders to offer mobile money services despite significant challenges. Although the actor-network is still evolving and mobile money has yet to reach critical mass, there is evidence of growing uptake. This paper highlights the value of ANT as a lens for exploring the diffusion of innovations in information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 668-686
Issue: 4
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1357525
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Author-Name: Laura J. Hosman
Author-X-Name-First: Laura J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hosman
Author-Name: Laura E. Armey
Author-X-Name-First: Laura E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Armey
Title: Taking technology to the field: hardware challenges in developing countries
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A great deal has been written about the various socio-political, economic, and cultural reasons that information and communications technologies (ICTs) fail to achieve the potential they represent. Far less attention has been paid to the technology itself, and the role that the hardware plays in the success or failure of ICT4D. Along these lines, we find a disconnect between much of the scholarly ICT4D research and many of the needs and concerns of practitioners and intended beneficiaries. Using interviews and surveys, this article asks ICT4D practitioners and end-users about the technology and hardware needs and challenges they face in the field. These practitioners consistently suggest that electricity is the most important hardware-related concern, followed closely by cost, robustness/ruggedness, and ease of maintenance/repair. We argue for the inclusion of hardware and technology considerations in the planning and implementation of ICT4D projects. Failure to address these concerns may account for the underperformance of many technologies in the development context.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 648-667
Issue: 4
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1363028
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Author-Name: Sang-Oun Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Sang-Oun
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: Ahreum Hong
Author-X-Name-First: Ahreum
Author-X-Name-Last: Hong
Author-Name: Junseok Hwang
Author-X-Name-First: Junseok
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang
Title: ICT diffusion as a determinant of human progress
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This research poses the question of whether the diffusion of information and communications technology (ICT) in countries can affect human progress. Human progress in this research is defined as progress that allows every member of a society to live in an environment with high economic, political, and civil liberties. To examine the posed question, the authors developed the following three hypotheses. First, ICT diffusion serves as a determinant in human progress. Second, the size of the impact of diffusion of ICT on human progress may differ depending on the income level of the economy. Lastly, the impact of ICT on human progress may differ depending on the type of technological medium. These hypotheses were tested with a sample of 102 countries panel for 14 years from 2000 to 2013 with data from the International Telecommunications Union to see the status of diffusion of ICT, the Heritage Foundation and the Freedom House in order to employ the measure of human progress by a year-lagged seemingly unrelated regression analysis with both pooled and grouped samples. The results suggest that the diffusion of ICT is a determinant of human progress at the global level and that the effects differ depending on the type of technology or the income level of the country.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 687-705
Issue: 4
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1383874
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Improving outcomes from Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) studies
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 645-647
Issue: 4
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1415022
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Author-Name: David Kayisire
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Kayisire
Author-Name: Jiuchang Wei
Author-X-Name-First: Jiuchang
Author-X-Name-Last: Wei
Title: ICT Adoption and Usage in Africa: Towards an Efficiency Assessment
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During the last two decades, most developing countries (including African nations) have demonstrated a significant improvement in information and communication technology (ICT) adoption and usage. A non-parametric slacks-based measure model of data envelopment analysis (DEA) is applied in this study to investigate the relative efficiency of ICT adoption and usage in 40 African countries with respect to the utilization of existing socio-economic, infrastructure, and political input factors. Recent data acquired from different sources, such as the World Bank and International Communication Union, are applied to identify the benchmark. Results indicate that Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria, Mauritius, and Gambia are relatively efficient in terms of ICT adoption and usage. Furthermore, this work adopted the Charnes, Cooper, and Rhodes model of DEA to discuss the output projection of inefficient countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 630-653
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1081862
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Author-Name: Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh
Author-X-Name-First: Zeinab
Author-X-Name-Last: Zaremohzzabieh
Author-Name: Bahaman Abu Samah
Author-X-Name-First: Bahaman Abu
Author-X-Name-Last: Samah
Author-Name: Mahazan Muhammad
Author-X-Name-First: Mahazan
Author-X-Name-Last: Muhammad
Author-Name: Siti Zobidah Omar
Author-X-Name-First: Siti Zobidah
Author-X-Name-Last: Omar
Author-Name: Jusang Bolong
Author-X-Name-First: Jusang
Author-X-Name-Last: Bolong
Author-Name: Salleh Bin Hj Hassan
Author-X-Name-First: Salleh Bin Hj
Author-X-Name-Last: Hassan
Author-Name: Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril
Author-X-Name-First: Hayrol Azril
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohamed Shaffril
Title: Information and Communications Technology Acceptance by Youth Entrepreneurs in Rural Malaysian Communities: The Mediating Effects of Attitude and Entrepreneurial Intention
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This study aims to examine information and communication technology (ICT) acceptance among youth entrepreneurs in rural Malaysian communities by employing two tailored technology acceptance models based on attitudes (AT) and entrepreneurial intention (EI) that influence actual use (AU). The study involved 400 rural youth entrepreneurs selected from four states in Malaysia, and both mediating effects were analyzed using bootstrapping procedures through structural equation modeling. The two models were tested, and vary in terms of different conceptualization of the pathways of mediating entrepreneurship latent factors. The models in the present paper are closely related to the model in a prior study that used the same data set [Zaremohzzabieh et al., 2015. A test of the technology acceptance model for understanding the ICT adoption behavior of rural young entrepreneurs. International Journal of Business and Management, 10(2), 158–169.]. The results revealed that the first model is better than the second model. The results also revealed that the confirmatory strength of the two models improved the initial TAM through some form of mediating effects (i.e. AT and EI). The outcomes of this study contribute to our theoretical understanding of variables that influence ICT acceptance, and inform practice by recognizing methods to improve ICT acceptance among rural youth entrepreneurs in the country. The results provide new insights for small rural businesses and help to explain ICT acceptance, which is relatively underresearched in these growing nations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 606-629
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1128384
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Author-Name: Md. Mahbubul Alam
Author-X-Name-First: Md. Mahbubul
Author-X-Name-Last: Alam
Author-Name: Christian Wagner
Author-X-Name-First: Christian
Author-X-Name-Last: Wagner
Title: The Relative Importance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Drivers for Information and Communication Technology Acceptance in Rural Agribusiness
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Traditionally the information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) literature assessed technology interventions in developing countries from an economic viewpoint, typically measuring income increases or other economic gains. However numerous ICT4D studies revealed that technology adopters only secure a small, single-digit monetary benefit, thus suggesting the importance of other (i.e. non-monetary) drivers of information and communication technology (ICT) acceptance. Seeking to address the issue and to identify the relative importance of monetary vs. non-monetary drivers for the acceptance of ICT in rural agribusiness, this study investigates the key motivational drivers (monetary vs. non-monetary) for the acceptance of a digital procurement (e-purjee) system by sugarcane growers in rural Bangladesh. The e-purjee system is a simple SMS-based purchase order system that replaces a paper-based procurement order system. Treating the acceptance of e-purjee system as sugarcane growers’ decision-problem, and applying a multi-criteria decision-making approach [e.g. Zionts & Wallenius. (1976). An interactive programming method for solving the multiple criteria problem. Management Science, 22(6), 652–663] to that problem, the study identifies the trade-offs growers appear to make between non-monetary and monetary decision criteria. In addition, by analyzing interviews with local growers from the perspective of the human capability approach [Sen. (1999). Development as freedom. New York, NY: Oxford University Press], this study offers new explanations for their preferences and reasoning. The findings indicate that non-monetary incentives, namely procedural fairness and uncertainty reduction, can be more important than positive monetary benefits. Interview responses also suggest that non-monetary benefits affect small-scale growers more than the large-scale growers. Considering growers’ preferences related to non-monetary incentives, the e-purjee system appears to affect three out of five types of instrumental freedoms postulated by Sen [1999. Development as freedom. New York, NY: Oxford University Press]. The study offers several practical and theoretical recommendations about the structuring of incentive systems for rural technology-based development projects, and about decision modeling for a relatively untrained informant group.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 654-671
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1155142
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Author-Name: Wannasiri Bhuasiri
Author-X-Name-First: Wannasiri
Author-X-Name-Last: Bhuasiri
Author-Name: Hangjung Zo
Author-X-Name-First: Hangjung
Author-X-Name-Last: Zo
Author-Name: Hwansoo Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Hwansoo
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: Andrew P. Ciganek
Author-X-Name-First: Andrew P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ciganek
Title: User Acceptance of e-government Services: Examining an e-tax Filing and Payment System in Thailand
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E-government systems effectively deliver public services to citizens as well as improve productivity and reduce costs for government departments. A pressing issue for many governments is how to expand citizen acceptance of e-government systems. Prior studies on e-tax filing and payment systems have identified various factors for successful adoption, but do not capture the basic psychological needs of users in developing countries. This study examines the determinants of citizens’ intention to adopt an e-tax filing and payment system in Thailand. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology is integrated with self-determination theory, perceived risk, and perceived credibility to develop a model to explain the users’ acceptance of e-government services. A large-scale survey of Thai taxpayers was conducted and the results show that performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, social influence, and perceived credibility are all significant factors. Perceived autonomy and perceived competence are significant antecedents for performance and effort expectancy (EE). Perceived risk and EE surprisingly did not influence users’ intentions. Several recommendations are proposed that have an immediate application for practitioners to aide in the successful adoption of e-government services.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 672-695
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1173001
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Author-Name: Narcyz Roztocki
Author-X-Name-First: Narcyz
Author-X-Name-Last: Roztocki
Author-Name: H. Roland Weistroffer
Author-X-Name-First: H. Roland
Author-X-Name-Last: Weistroffer
Title: Conceptualizing and Researching the Adoption of ICT and the Impact on Socioeconomic Development
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 541-549
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1196097
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Author-Name: The Editors
Title: Editorial Board
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: ebi-ebi
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1252587
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Author-Name: Sergey Valery Samoilenko
Author-X-Name-First: Sergey Valery
Author-X-Name-Last: Samoilenko
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Title: Human Development and Macroeconomic Returns within the Context of Investments in Telecoms: An Exploration of Transition Economies
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Previous investigations into macroeconomic impact of investments in information and communications technology (ICT), while primarily focused on developed economies, have yielded some important insights. For example, it was determined that: (1) the investments-to-revenues model works well only if a threshold level of ICT capital infrastructure has been developed, (2) it is not the quantity but the quality of the full-time ICT workforce that plays an important role in converting a stream of investments in ICT into revenues and in achieving a spillover effect of investments that is captured by total factor productivity (TFP). In this study we investigate the impact of human development, as measured by the human development index (HDI), on macroeconomic outcomes and TFP. The subject of the study is a group of transition economies, a set of highly related economies that has the Leaders group that has some of the characteristics of developed economies and the Followers group that has some of the characteristics of less-developed economies. Results of our investigation offer evidence that HDI has a statistically significant impact on GDP (gross domestic product) and TFP only in the case of the Leaders.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 550-561
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2013.859116
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Author-Name: Joseph G. Bock
Author-X-Name-First: Joseph G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bock
Title: Technology and Vulnerability in Early Warning: Ethical Use of IT in Dangerous Places
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Initial versions of conflict early warning and early response were primarily designed for use by diplomats, UN bureaucrats, and top-level government officials to support early responses to avert chaos in governance, factional bloodshed, and associated humanitarian crises. More recently, there has been a shift of emphasis to early warning and early response at a local-level due, in part, to emerging technologies – especially cell phones and social media. We are beginning to see that effectiveness involves leaders at the local-, mid-, and top-levels being engaged in early response. Outsiders can be engaged constructively, but ethical questions must be addressed to guide involvement that is appropriate. Seven ethical principles are offered to steer conflict early warning and early response programing in its current programmatic and technological configurations. The principles take into account the involvement of outsiders and the vulnerability of insiders on the ground who have the most to lose if violence breaks out and the most to gain in preventing it.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 696-709
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.903894
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Author-Name: Sergey Valery Samoilenko
Author-X-Name-First: Sergey Valery
Author-X-Name-Last: Samoilenko
Title: Where do Investments in Telecoms Come from? Developing and Testing a Framework of Sustained Economic Impact of Investments in Information and Communication Technologies
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The framework of neoclassical growth accounting is widely used to estimate the impact of investments in information and communication technologies (ICT) on the macroeconomic bottom line. Results of multiple investigations presented evidence that investments in ICT have a positive impact on such measure of macroeconomic outcome as gross domestic product. Thus, it is not surprising that less developed countries of the world often turn to investments to ICT as one of the sources of a sustained economic development. But sustainability of economic growth is predicated on the sustainability of the sources of growth, such as investment capital and labor. The question of how annual investments in ICT are sustained is an important one, and yet it was not given much research consideration. This is, in part, due to the absence of a theoretically sound framework outlining mechanisms of investments → outcomes → reinvestments process. In this study, we synthesize a consistent with the framework of neoclassical growth accounting model allowing for investigating the process by which various microeconomic outcomes of investments in ICT are associated with re-investments in ICT. We test the proposed model using techniques of structural equation modeling with the data on investments in telecoms (a common subset of investments in ICT) in the context of transition economies. The results of the investigation support the notion of cyclical relationship between investments in ICT and economic outcomes [Qureshi, S. (2013). What is the role of mobile phones in bringing about growth? Information Technology for Development, 19(1), 1–4] and offer valuable insights to decision- and policy-makers tasked with the responsibility of improving the impact of investments in ICT.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 584-605
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.927348
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Author-Name: Chan-Yuan Wong
Author-X-Name-First: Chan-Yuan
Author-X-Name-Last: Wong
Author-Name: VGR Chandran
Author-X-Name-First: VGR
Author-X-Name-Last: Chandran
Author-Name: Boon-Kwee Ng
Author-X-Name-First: Boon-Kwee
Author-X-Name-Last: Ng
Title: Technology Diffusion in the Telecommunications Services Industry of Malaysia
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This study empirically models technology diffusion and incorporates a more comprehensive framework in understanding the diffusion process of telecommunications technology in Malaysia. We inductively assess the government's conduct in translating the productive rents for upgrading activities. The results show that the proactive role of the government when intervening in market operations has considerably influenced the technology diffusion process. The telecommunications services industry of Malaysia achieved a critical mass of entrepreneurs by first engaging business entrepreneurs in contract services from Malaysian Telecommunications Department, then moved to business diversification at the end of 1970s and is now developing a market platform to furnish its sustainable telecommunications system. We highlight positive general macro-meso views of our case and provide salient normative principles as guides for transformational policy-making. The principles discussed in this paper provide policy lessons, or at least some initial guide, for other developing economies aspiring to follow the path of technology upgrading and development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 562-583
Issue: 4
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.949611
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Author-Name: João Barata
Author-X-Name-First: João
Author-X-Name-Last: Barata
Author-Name: Paulo Rupino da Cunha
Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Rupino da
Author-X-Name-Last: Cunha
Author-Name: Ana Paula Melo Santos
Author-X-Name-First: Ana Paula
Author-X-Name-Last: Melo Santos
Title: Mind the Gap: Assessing Alignment between Hospital Quality and its Information Systems
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We present a method to assess how aligned hospital information systems (HIS) are with quality standards adopted by the organization. Canonical action research is our mode of inquiry, in a district hospital implementing multiple certification standards. We build on the “ground-truth” provided by healthcare professionals to identify risks and opportunities for HIS developments while contributing to their awareness of its implications. We address different categories of design-reality gaps, namely the organizational, service, process, and individual. The findings suggest that HIS compliance should address five interrelated dimensions of context, people, processes, IT, and information/data. The proposed method allows self-evaluation through gap analysis and a comprehensive assessment of hospital quality, integrating HIS and healthcare processes. Moreover, it supports multiple quality models in hospitals and the development of heterogeneous HIS solutions in different maturity stages. HIS developments should be a priority for hospital quality worldwide; especially in the emerging economies that require methods accessible to their resources, standards compliance, and demographic demands for healthcare.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 315-332
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1197173
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Author-Name: Mikael Gebre-Mariam
Author-X-Name-First: Mikael
Author-X-Name-Last: Gebre-Mariam
Author-Name: Elisabeth Fruijtier
Author-X-Name-First: Elisabeth
Author-X-Name-Last: Fruijtier
Title: Countering the “dam effect”: the case for architecture and governance in developing country health information systems
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This paper presents a case for enterprise architecture (EA) and IT governance for driving techno-organizational change and coordination of health information systems (HISs) in developing countries. We support our claim with analyses of a large-scale electronic HIS in Ethiopia by tracing the logic of actors’ decisions and conduct within and beyond the organizational boundaries of the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health to understand how the information system innovation process is designed, legitimized and imposed by internal and external organizational forces. In the absence of formalized institutional arrangements throughout the HIS development and implementation, an international development agency fills a key gap forming an obligatory passage point which we conceptualize as “the dam effect.” Drawing on actor-network theory, we identify three important implications of EA and IT governance: (1) to help achieve an alignment of interests within the enterprise; (2) to serve as a tool for protecting the interests of the enterprise in external negotiations; and (3) to serve as a pragmatic approach to carrying out techno-organizational change.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 333-358
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1214808
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Author-Name: Xi Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Xi
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Xiangda Yan
Author-X-Name-First: Xiangda
Author-X-Name-Last: Yan
Author-Name: Xiongfei Cao
Author-X-Name-First: Xiongfei
Author-X-Name-Last: Cao
Author-Name: Yongqiang Sun
Author-X-Name-First: Yongqiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Sun
Author-Name: Hui Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Hui
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Jinghuai She
Author-X-Name-First: Jinghuai
Author-X-Name-Last: She
Title: The role of perceived e-health literacy in users’ continuance intention to use mobile healthcare applications: an exploratory empirical study in China
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In recent years, mobile healthcare applications (MHAs) have boomed, providing several new kinds of health services and methods of information transmission. However, MHA vendors face a significant challenge in attracting users to adopt software continuously. Some recent studies recognized users’ perceived e-health literacy (PEHL) as a critical factor in continuance intention, but its influence was still unclear. In this paper, based on the elaboration likelihood model (ELM), we investigated how the users’ PEHL affects their continuance intention when adopting MHAs. We distributed convenience sample questionnaires by Wechat (similar to WhatsApp) in China, where hundreds of MHAs can be downloaded, and 273 valid samples were collected. The result shows that ELM works well in this model, with six of the eight hypotheses supported. The moderating effect of PEHL is largely significant for the peripheral route but not significant for the central route. The most interesting finding is that, with regard to continuance adoption, PEHL has a positive relationship with users’ satisfaction. Possible reasons are discussed, such as there could be a moderator on this relationship. Limitations, future studies and implications for theory, practice and policy are also given.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 198-223
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1283286
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Author-Name: Shanshan Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Shanshan
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Xitong Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Xitong
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Xiaofei Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaofei
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Doug Vogel
Author-X-Name-First: Doug
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogel
Title: Doctor–patient relationship strength’s impact in an online healthcare community
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Doctor–patient (D–P) interaction currently faces a set of challenges owing to a dearth in medical resources and related communication reasons. Healthcare information technology and associated systems, such as those supporting online healthcare communities (OHCs) that provide new platforms for information exchange and online communication, are expected to alter traditional D–P relationship models. Despite significant results from extant research indicating patient benefits, empirical research on OHC returns for physicians is lacking. This exploratory study examines the strength of the D–P relationship and its impacts on physicians’ individual outcomes in an OHC. Guided by the social capital and social ties theories, and using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach to study 339,010 instances of doctor–patient communication from 1430 physicians at The Good Doctor (www.Haodf.com), which is one of the largest Chinese OHCs, we found that weak ties can result in economic and social returns for doctors. However, further analysis has indicated that strong ties mediate the effect of weak ties, thus encouraging doctors to convert weak ties into strong ties by mobilizing their website settings to strengthen their relationships and, subsequently, to be better rewarded. Implications for research and practice on the development of healthcare information technology and associated systems are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 279-300
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1283287
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Author-Name: Julia Bello-Bravo
Author-X-Name-First: Julia
Author-X-Name-Last: Bello-Bravo
Author-Name: Manuele Tamò
Author-X-Name-First: Manuele
Author-X-Name-Last: Tamò
Author-Name: Elie Ayitondji Dannon
Author-X-Name-First: Elie Ayitondji
Author-X-Name-Last: Dannon
Author-Name: Barry Robert Pittendrigh
Author-X-Name-First: Barry Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Pittendrigh
Title: An assessment of learning gains from educational animated videos versus traditional extension presentations among farmers in Benin
Abstract:
This study compared the efficacy of linguistically and dialectically localized animated educational videos (LAV) against traditional learning extension (TLE) presentations for learning gains of knowledge around agricultural- and healthcare-related topics within a rural population in Benin. While both approaches demonstrated learning gains, LAV resulted in significantly higher test scores and more detailed knowledge retention. A key contribution of this research, moreover, involves the use of mobile phone technologies to further disseminate educational information. That is, a majority of participants expressed both a preference for the LAV teaching approach and a heightened interest in digitally sharing the information from the educational animations with others. Because the animations are, by design, readily accessible to mobile phones via Africa’s explosively expanding digital infrastructure, this heightened interest in sharing the animated videos also transforms each study participant into a potential a learning node and point of dissemination for the educational video’s material as well.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 224-244
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1298077
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Author-Name: Chinazunwa Uwaoma
Author-X-Name-First: Chinazunwa
Author-X-Name-Last: Uwaoma
Author-Name: Gunjan Mansingh
Author-X-Name-First: Gunjan
Author-X-Name-Last: Mansingh
Title: Proposing a decision support system for automated mobile asthma monitoring in remote areas
Abstract:
Advances in mobile computing have paved the way for the development of several health applications using Smartphone as a platform for data acquisition, analysis and presentation. Such areas where m-health systems have been extensively deployed include monitoring of long-term health conditions such as cardio-vascular diseases and pulmonary disorders, as well as detection of changes from baseline measurements of such conditions. Asthma is one of the respiratory conditions with growing concern across the globe due to the economic, social and emotional burden associated with the ailment. The management and control of asthma can be improved by consistent monitoring of the condition in real-time since attack could occur anytime and anywhere. This paper proposes the use of smartphone equipped with built-in sensors, to capture and analyze early symptoms of asthma triggered by exercise. The system design is based on decision support system (DSS) techniques for measuring and analyzing the level and type of patient’s physical activity as well as weather conditions that predispose asthma attack. Preliminary results show that smartphones can be used to monitor and detect asthma symptoms without other networked devices. This would enhance the usability of the health system while ensuring user’s data privacy, and reducing the overall cost of system deployment. Further, the proposed system can serve as a handy tool for a quick medical response for asthmatics in low-income countries where there is limited access to specialized medical devices and shortages of health professionals. Development of such monitoring systems signals a positive response to lessen the global burden of asthma.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 301-314
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1310712
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Author-Name: Tridib Bandyopadhyay
Author-X-Name-First: Tridib
Author-X-Name-Last: Bandyopadhyay
Author-Name: Peter Meso
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Meso
Author-Name: Solomon Negash
Author-X-Name-First: Solomon
Author-X-Name-Last: Negash
Title: Mobile IT in health – the case of short messaging service in an HIV awareness program
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This study aims to augment our understanding of user intention to use mobile IT in health. Experiential dispositions and technology perceptions around a mobile service that is currently in use to access other value-seeking services are integrated to present an enriched characterization of intention to use m-health. Primary data from a pressing health context in a developing economy are collected to validate the model. The results demonstrate that previous experience from value services received on a mobile service enhances user attention, which in turn positively impacts the perceived usefulness of an incoming m-health program, which then influences user intention to adopt m-health services delivered on that mobile service. Overall, the findings provide a comprehensive understanding of user intention to accept m-health. Additionally, our results provide insights toward the choice of mobile technology and indicate aspects of message framing that may ensure practicable deployment and successful implementation of m-health programs.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 359-397
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1363029
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Author-Name: Mphatso Nyemba-Mudenda
Author-X-Name-First: Mphatso
Author-X-Name-Last: Nyemba-Mudenda
Author-Name: Wallace Chigona
Author-X-Name-First: Wallace
Author-X-Name-Last: Chigona
Title: mHealth outcomes for pregnant mothers in Malawi: a capability perspective
Abstract:
Reducing maternal mortality rate (MMR) by 75% by the year 2015 was the primary target for Millennium Development Goal 5. However, between 1990 and 2015 the MMR only fell by 50%. Sustainable Development Goal 3 aims to reduce the global MMR to 0.1% by the year 2030. Mobile technology for healthcare service delivery (mHealth) is being implemented in many developing countries to address challenges faced in maternal health in trying to achieve this goal. Existing literature on mHealth tends to focus mainly on design and implementation of mHealth projects, a few studies have evaluated mHealth interventions to assess health outcomes. This study evaluates the effectiveness of mHealth based on consumers' capabilities, and investigates how mHealth contributes towards social change and human development using the capability approach theoretical framework. The findings show that the use of mobile phones to access health information and healthcare services can generate a number of opportunities for women in maternal health, not only for health purposes but also for their informational, economic and psychological wellbeing. However, the generation of the opportunities and realisation of the outcomes is mediated by a myriad of personal, social, and environmental factors that are either enabling or restrictive.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 245-278
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1397594
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Author-Name: Brown Msiska
Author-X-Name-First: Brown
Author-X-Name-Last: Msiska
Author-Name: Petter Nielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Petter
Author-X-Name-Last: Nielsen
Title: Innovation in the fringes of software ecosystems: the role of socio-technical generativity
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Understanding the way information systems grow and change over time and the role of different contributors in these processes is central to current research on software development and innovation. In relation to this, there is an ongoing discourse on how the attributes of software platforms influence who can innovate on top of them and the kind of innovations possible within the larger ecosystem of technologies and people these platforms are part of. This discourse has paid limited attention to innovation unfolding in the fringes of the ecosystems peripheral to and disconnected from where the central software components are developed and where the resources necessary for digital innovation are scarce. Drawing upon Zittrain’s characteristics of generativity and Lane’s concept of generative relationships, the key contribution of this paper is a socio-technical perspective on innovation and generativity in this setting. We build this perspective of socio-technical generativity based on a case study of software innovation activities in Malawi on top of the health information system software platform DHIS2 developed in Norway. This case illustrates how the technical attributes of the platform played a key role in concert with human relationships in shaping innovation activities in Malawi.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 398-421
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1400939
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Author-Name: Solomon Negash
Author-X-Name-First: Solomon
Author-X-Name-Last: Negash
Author-Name: Philip Musa
Author-X-Name-First: Philip
Author-X-Name-Last: Musa
Author-Name: Doug Vogel
Author-X-Name-First: Doug
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogel
Author-Name: Sundeep Sahay
Author-X-Name-First: Sundeep
Author-X-Name-Last: Sahay
Title: Healthcare information technology for development: improvements in people’s lives through innovations in the uses of technologies
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 189-197
Issue: 2
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1422477
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Perspectives on development: why does studying information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) matter?
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The concept of development has been used by scholars and practitioners to demonstrate changes for the better in the lives of individuals, communities, nations and regions. Historically, the practice of development has been associated with interventions and categorizations that have had the opposite effect in countries and regions deemed to be developing. Current notions of development predicated on respect for individual rights, human freedoms, environmental sustainability, health and well-being and education have been more successful in achieving improvements in the lives of people. Yet, historic notions of development persist and continue to drive failing projects. This editorial explores the historical notions of development that persist to this day and offers a view of contemporary perspectives on development. As a growing set of development interventions and papers in this issue involve Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), the question of why Information and Communication Technology for Development matters? is addressed in the light of development perspectives.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 381-389
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1658478
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Author-Name: Hasan Z. Nuseibeh
Author-X-Name-First: Hasan Z.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nuseibeh
Author-Name: Alan R. Hevner
Author-X-Name-First: Alan R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hevner
Author-Name: Rosann W. Collins
Author-X-Name-First: Rosann W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Collins
Title: What can be controlled: actionable ICT4D in the case of Palestine
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A thriving information and communication technology (ICT) economy is an aspiration for developing countries. This research identifies the factors that can motivate or inhibit ICT opportunities in a developing country to grow a sustainable economy. We build an ICT4D decision framework that provides a three-dimensional view based on (1) key factors (e.g. infrastructure, policies), (2) the ICT supply chain, and (3) stakeholders (e.g. industry, government, academia). The framework is applied to the case of Palestine. We use secondary and primary data to understand how both controllable and non-controllable country characteristics have contributed to or inhibited the growth and development of an ICT sector. Results from extensive secondary data sources demonstrate the usability of the framework to analyze the current setting of the ICT sector, in addition to help investigate a range of possible opportunities for action. Then, via a targeted set of interviews with academic, industrial, and governmental sources who are experts in the Palestinian ICT arena, we perform an exploratory study that focuses on key controls and impacts for future development of the ICT economy. The outcomes of this research have the ability to frame and inform economic development decisions that could define the future of the Palestinian state.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 390-423
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1357526
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Author-Name: Pil Sun Heo
Author-X-Name-First: Pil Sun
Author-X-Name-Last: Heo
Author-Name: Duk Hee Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Duk Hee
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Title: Evolution of the linkage structure of ICT industry and its role in the economic system: the case of Korea
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When assessing the structural role of an industry sector within an economic system, considering its relationship to other sectors is crucial. Among others, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, one of the innovation accelerators or key engines of economic growth, is evaluated. Specifically, we analyze inter-industry production inducement linkages within a qualitative input–output analysis framework, since it is useful for understanding the key structure of an economic system. Our purpose is to understand the significant spillover structure of the Republic of Korea’s ICT industry within the national production system, as it has played an important role in the national economy and grown dramatically over the years. The findings from the structural analysis, focused on changes in links, are as follows: First, ICT manufacturing showed a higher degree of heterogeneity than ICT service sectors in its sensitivity effects structure, an indication that this sector needs to be utilized in various other industries. Second, the spectrum of industries having significant production inducement linkages with the ICT industry is limited and furthermore, the influence effects of the ICT manufacturing sector diminished considerably although the ICT industry’s sensitivity effects increased. Finally, intra-industry linkages within the ICT industry are gradually strengthened especially between ICT services and manufacturing. These findings call for sustained policy efforts to promote the virtuous circle in the overall inter-industry production inducement system, by increasing the utilization of products and services from other sectors by ICT sectors (especially ICT manufacturing) as well as the application of ICT in other sectors.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 424-454
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1470486
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Author-Name: Mei Ling Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Mei Ling
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Chang Hwan Choi
Author-X-Name-First: Chang Hwan
Author-X-Name-Last: Choi
Title: How information and communication technology affect international trade: a comparative analysis of BRICS countries
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This study analyzed how information and communication technology (ICT) influences international trade volume, and it undertook a comparative analysis of BRICS countries using panel data from the 2000 to 2016 period. The findings showed that (1) the effect of ICT was more positive on exports than imports, (2) the higher the ICT levels in the value chain were, the less effective they simultaneously were on both exports and imports, (3) the effect of ICT levels on trade increased over time, and (4) ICT improvement levels have more positive effects on trade in labor-intensive countries than on resources-intensives BRICS countries. To improve their export volume, BRICS countries would benefit from increasing their use of fixed-broadband and the internet.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 455-474
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1493675
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Author-Name: Atika Ahmad Kemal
Author-X-Name-First: Atika Ahmad
Author-X-Name-Last: Kemal
Title: Mobile banking in the government-to-person payment sector for financial inclusion in Pakistan
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Whilst there have been growing interest and efforts by governments in developing countries to disburse digital government-to-person (G2P) payments to promote financial inclusion, the role of mobile banking in the receipt of social cash remains under-researched. Through an interpretive case study of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Pakistan, this paper applies Orlikowski’s Duality of Technology that critically examines mobile banking usage by women beneficiaries and technology's effects on the institutional properties of their households. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews from participants located in Pakistan. The findings highlighted that mobile banking enabled women to receive the full amount of grants, securely and conveniently, from agents. However, mobile banking imposed human, socio-economic and technological constraints which restricted women's access to and usage of financial services that limited financial inclusion. Women were socially and politically empowered, thereby, social inclusion was transformative. This paper theoretically contributes to the Duality of Technology framework that was deterministic for women beneficiaries. The study accentuates the redesign of mobile banking to match women's capabilities, and imparting financial and digital training to them. Also, the provision of a range of financial resources to beneficiaries may steer micro-entrepreneurial activities to advance the inclusion agenda in Pakistan.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 475-502
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1422105
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Author-Name: Simplice A. Asongu
Author-X-Name-First: Simplice A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Asongu
Author-Name: Jacinta C. Nwachukwu
Author-X-Name-First: Jacinta C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nwachukwu
Title: The role of openness in the effect of ICT on governance
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The study investigates how openness influences information and communication technology (ICT) penetration for improved government quality in sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2000–2012. Openness is measured in terms of trade and financial globalization whereas ICT is proxied with mobile phone and internet penetration rates. Ten bundled and unbundled governance indicators are used. The empirical evidence is based on Generalised Method of Moments with forward orthogonal deviations. The main findings are First, financial openness has an edge over trade openness when combined with ICT to affect both economic and institutional governance. Second, mobile phones have an edge over internet penetration in complementing (i) trade openness for economic governance and (ii) financial openness for institutional governance. Third, net effects on political governance are consistently negative. Taken together, in the short-run, openness-driven ICT policies are more rewarding in terms of economic and institutional governance than political governance. Fourth, catch-up in governance is facilitated by the interaction between openness and ICT. Contributions of these findings to literature are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 503-531
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1412292
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Author-Name: Yvonne Ai-Chi Loh
Author-X-Name-First: Yvonne Ai-Chi
Author-X-Name-Last: Loh
Author-Name: Arul Chib
Author-X-Name-First: Arul
Author-X-Name-Last: Chib
Title: Tackling social inequality in development: beyond access to appropriation of ICTs for employability
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This study was motivated to investigate social inequality in developed nations, by studying the impact of ICTs upon the vulnerable unemployed and under-employed in Singapore. First, drawing upon Amartya Sen’s capability approach, we operationalize the dependent variable as self-perceived employability, conceptualized as both a measure of well-being and a livelihood capability. Secondly, we used Neil Selwyn’s digital divide hierarchical impact assessment framework, to define and measure the ICT assets of access, usage, and appropriation. Primary data was gathered from 302 under-employed and unemployed workers in Singapore, a developed Asian economy. Regression analyses revealed that higher-order hierarchies of ICT usage and appropriation were associated with the dependent variable of employability, while access was not. We discuss the implications for development discourse in regions with ubiquitous access, advocating for policymakers to focus on ICT training. Further, we offer nuanced findings on vulnerability in developed economies as an enhancement to mainstream ICT4D scholarship, focused exclusively on poverty in developing countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 532-551
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1520190
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Author-Name: Maxat Kassen
Author-X-Name-First: Maxat
Author-X-Name-Last: Kassen
Title: Open data and e-government – related or competing ecosystems: a paradox of open government and promise of civic engagement in Estonia
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The article analyzes an open data movement in an unusual context of highly developed digital economy and widespread popularity of e-government services in a country that is universally well-known as one of the global leaders in promoting information society and electronic democracy, but paradoxically demonstrating modest results in propagating a presumably related concept of open government data. In this regard, paying special attention to the investigation of main drivers, stakeholders and challenges of the open data movement in Estonia, the author argues that a highly centralized administrative policy that has been widely used previously by authorities in advancing various technology-driven public reforms, which partly explains a truly impressive advance of this Nordic state in e-government, e-commerce, e-banking and evoting, does not necessarily lead to same effective results in the open data domain. On the contrary, the presence of established democratic institutions and developed civil society as well as an incredibly advanced and dynamic private ICTindustry that values competition and professional curiosity along with a very strong sense of patriotism and adherence to a particular neighborhood deeply rooted in Estonian society has played a much more important role in diffusing the concept rather than just traditional government directives and strategies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 552-578
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1412289
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Author-Name: Julia Bello-Bravo
Author-X-Name-First: Julia
Author-X-Name-Last: Bello-Bravo
Author-Name: Ousseina Abdoulaye Zakari
Author-X-Name-First: Ousseina Abdoulaye
Author-X-Name-Last: Zakari
Author-Name: Ibrahim Baoua
Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim
Author-X-Name-Last: Baoua
Author-Name: Barry Robert Pittendrigh
Author-X-Name-First: Barry Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Pittendrigh
Title: Facilitated discussions increase learning gains from dialectically localized animated educational videos in Niger
Abstract:
This study measured the knowledge transfer and appeal of information and communication technologies (ICTs) used to deliver education for sustainable development (ESD) content to farmers in Niger experiencing major crop losses from the insect pest Maruca vitrata. ICT-ESD content consisted of two dialectically localized and animated videos that address food security problems of cowpea insect herbivory and the shortage of integrated pest management strategies in rural Niger. Comparing pre-test/post-test knowledge transfer for both animated videos when either (1) watched alone (AVO), or (2) in conjunction with a facilitated group discussion prior to post-testing (AVD), results from 90 farmers in 3 rural Nigerien villages showed statistically significant knowledge transfer in both AVO and AVD groups and still greater gains in the AVD group. Importantly, while a majority of participants expressed a preference for learning from such animated videos and a willingness to share their new knowledge and the videos with others, this finding did not statistically significantly associate with education level, supporting the idea that AVO/AVD is an inclusive strategy for low-literate learners within developing-nation contexts. Recommendations and theoretical implications for ICT-ESD implementations in resource-limited areas are also discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 579-603
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1485004
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Author-Name: Suk Kyoung Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Suk Kyoung
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Author-Name: Min Jae Park
Author-X-Name-First: Min Jae
Author-X-Name-Last: Park
Author-Name: Jae Jeung Rho
Author-X-Name-First: Jae Jeung
Author-X-Name-Last: Rho
Title: Does public service delivery through new channels promote citizen trust in government? The case of smart devices
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From the government’s perspective, it is important to understand the factors that influence effective utilization of new service channels, particularly the use of smart devices. Furthermore, how the utilization of a new channel affects trust in the government is an important performance factor whose linkage mechanism also needs to be investigated. This study collected 417 questionnaires from Korean citizens who communicate with the government via smart devices; the questionnaires were analyzed using structural equation analysis. This research indicates that in order to maximize trust in government, service delivery via smart devices must be designed with a clear understanding of the three significant components of such communication, namely the service, channel, and citizens. The service selected must be appropriate to the characteristics of the channel, and service reform may be necessary, beyond using the channel simply as a service means. Citizens’ ability to utilize the channel must also be fully considered. In order to increase the efficacy of new channel utilization, fast implementation is less important than understanding how to satisfy citizens’ needs regarding use of the public service via a smart device.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 604-624
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1412291
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Title: Addendum
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: (i)-(i)
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1475028
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Title: Erratum
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: (ii)-(ii)
Issue: 3
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1367153
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Author-Name: Brendon Wolff-Piggott
Author-X-Name-First: Brendon
Author-X-Name-Last: Wolff-Piggott
Author-Name: Jesse Coleman
Author-X-Name-First: Jesse
Author-X-Name-Last: Coleman
Author-Name: Ulrike Rivett
Author-X-Name-First: Ulrike
Author-X-Name-Last: Rivett
Title: The clinic-level perspective on mHealth implementation: a South African case study
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This exploratory investigation presents a case study of the deployment of an mHealth service in established public clinics, and assesses the findings using Activity Theory. We contribute to the limited empirical research on mHealth implementation in established public facilities, and build on work on the use of Activity Theory to frame investigations of ICT4D interventions.The study investigates the perspective of clinic staff responsible for registering women for a free maternal health messaging service. Open-ended interviews and observation sessions were used to reveal staff experiences of the implementation, and their work practices. Activity Theory analysis was adopted to help interpret the data, and identify likely dynamics leading to these specific practices.Some themes that emerged were the hierarchical nature of the medical profession and implications for task shifting, the influence of technical design choices on use patterns and issues arising from the developing-country context.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 532-553
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1233858
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Author-Name: Mywish K. Maredia
Author-X-Name-First: Mywish K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Maredia
Author-Name: Byron Reyes
Author-X-Name-First: Byron
Author-X-Name-Last: Reyes
Author-Name: Malick N. Ba
Author-X-Name-First: Malick N.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ba
Author-Name: Clementine L. Dabire
Author-X-Name-First: Clementine L.
Author-X-Name-Last: Dabire
Author-Name: Barry Pittendrigh
Author-X-Name-First: Barry
Author-X-Name-Last: Pittendrigh
Author-Name: Julia Bello-Bravo
Author-X-Name-First: Julia
Author-X-Name-Last: Bello-Bravo
Title: Can mobile phone-based animated videos induce learning and technology adoption among low-literate farmers? A field experiment in Burkina Faso
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This article explores an innovative approach to deliver information about new agricultural technology that combines a versatile and potentially lower cost method of developing animated videos with another low-cost method of sharing it on mobile devices (i.e. mobile phone). It describes a randomized controlled field experiment conducted in Burkina Faso to evaluate the effectiveness of animated videos shown on mobile phone compared with the traditional extension method (live demonstration) in inducing learning and adoption of two post-harvest technologies among low-literate farmers. Results suggest that video-based training was as effective as the traditional method in inducing learning and understanding. For technologies that farmers were already aware of animated video shown on the mobile phone was also as effective as live demonstration in inducing adoption. However, in transferring new technologies, the traditional method was more effective in inducing adoption at p < .10, but not at p < .05. Potential role of mobile phone-based videos as part of the agricultural extension system is discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 429-460
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1312245
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Author-Name: Kirstin E. M. Krauss
Author-X-Name-First: Kirstin E. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Krauss
Title: A confessional account of community entry: doing critically reflexive ICT4D work in a deep rural community in South Africa
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In this paper I reflect on the community entry phases of doing a critical ethnography in a traditional Zulu community in a deep rural part of South Africa. I present my reflections in the form of confessional narratives on community entry and on how an Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) project was introduced in the community. Drawing on a basic principle of doing social science research, I ask: In what ways should I achieve self-emancipation, in order to ensure the on-going emancipation and empowerment of the people I engage with? I also ask: How should one do critically reflexive community entry and ICT4D project introduction in communities that embrace a people-orientated worldview? The paper is practice-orientated in that it demonstrates critical self-reflexive community entry in a particular ICT4D project situation, how community entry encounters informed follow-up work, and how cultural interpreters empowered me to do community entry successfully. Methodologically, the paper contributes by demonstrating the value of using narrative examples to represent virtuoso expertise of how I developed knowledge of self-reflexivity while excavating hidden social meanings from an ICT4D project situation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 482-510
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1323306
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Author-Name: Vidushi Pandey
Author-X-Name-First: Vidushi
Author-X-Name-Last: Pandey
Author-Name: Sumeet Gupta
Author-X-Name-First: Sumeet
Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta
Title: A comprehensive four-stage framework for evaluation of Information Communication Technologies for Development interventions
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In spite of almost three decades of efforts in the domain of Information Communication Technologies for Development (ICTD), the validity and effectiveness of the relationship between ICT and D (Development) are not clear, perhaps due to a lack of a comprehensive framework for evaluating ICTD interventions. Comprehensive evaluation of ICTD interventions is, however, difficult as its outcomes are often intangible in nature. The aim of this paper is to develop a comprehensive evaluation framework for ICTD interventions with a specific focus on “D” aspects of these interventions. This work does not focus only on “impact” evaluation of ICTD interventions but also considers other key aspects of project life cycle in the evaluation process. To develop this framework, we draw inspirations from the domains of “program evaluation” and “IS evaluation” and further refine it with learnings from previous ICTD studies. The result of this exercise is a four-stage framework with each stage containing details of assessment points and key considerations that need to be covered in the context of an ICTD intervention. The framework is then validated using an existing case study drawn from the ICTD literature. The applicability and benefits of the framework are then discussed in the light of this case study.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 511-531
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1371108
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Author-Name: Guillermo Jesús Larios-Hernández
Author-X-Name-First: Guillermo Jesús
Author-X-Name-Last: Larios-Hernández
Author-Name: Pável Reyes-Mercado
Author-X-Name-First: Pável
Author-X-Name-Last: Reyes-Mercado
Title: Market influencers for ICT advancement in small states – a comparative analysis
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This paper analyzes the relationship between Information and Communications Technology (ICT) market drivers and the level of ICT usage in small states. Main arguments in the literature review refer to institutional, socioeconomic, and demographic factors to explain ICT usage. Through a multi-method approach, this paper takes a dataset of small states to explore the relationship between ICT market variables and Internet usage. Findings highlight the importance of underlying digital platforms. A typology of small states is provided for ICT market influencers and usage, showing a varying degree of heterogeneity. Given that the sample size available to study small states limits the use of traditional analytical techniques, this paper utilizes Qualitative Comparative Analysis and demonstrates that high usage levels of digital applications for businesses, consumers, and social-media are conditions that are sufficient, but not necessary, for ICT advancement to occur. Implications for theory development and policy making are discussed in terms of market incentives.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 612-631
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1446412
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Author-Name: DongBack Seo
Author-X-Name-First: DongBack
Author-X-Name-Last: Seo
Author-Name: Chee-Wee Tan
Author-X-Name-First: Chee-Wee
Author-X-Name-Last: Tan
Author-Name: Gumala Warman
Author-X-Name-First: Gumala
Author-X-Name-Last: Warman
Title: Vendor satisfaction of E-government procurement systems in developing countries: an empirical research in Indonesia
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Adoption of e-government services persists as a prime concern among scholars and practitioners. Although much progress has been attained in comprehending how e-government services have been adopted by citizens, our understanding of vendors’ willingness to engage in Government-to-Business transactions (e.g. e-procurement) is much more limited by comparison, especially from the perspectives of service convenience and performance failure. For this reason, there have been increasing calls for further investigations into the factors affecting vendors’ adoption of e-government services and especially those operating in developing countries. Drawing on the compatibility principle, we advance a theoretical model that posits performance failure of e-government systems as object-based beliefs affecting vendors’ behavioral-based belief of service convenience. Upon analyzing survey data gathered from 227 vendors based in Indonesia on their experiences with e-government procurement systems, we discover that vendors’ evaluations of service convenience are negatively influenced by the presence of information, function, and system failures and that the effects of these failures vary across different dimensions of service convenience. In turn, service convenience and performance failure exert opposite impact on vendors’ satisfaction with e-government systems.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 554-581
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1454878
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Author-Name: Corlane Barclay
Author-X-Name-First: Corlane
Author-X-Name-Last: Barclay
Author-Name: Charlette Donalds
Author-X-Name-First: Charlette
Author-X-Name-Last: Donalds
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Title: Investigating critical success factors in online learning environments in higher education systems in the Caribbean
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Online learning has grown as a key method in education management over the last couple of decades. Studies have shown that significant investments in this technology are being made by universities, yet the full benefits expected have not been realized due to issues and challenges experienced by stakeholders such as learners and instructors in adopting and effectively using e-learning. This is especially true in developing economies where they may be attempting online delivery modes for the first time. In this study, we explore the question “What are the factors that influence university students’ adoption and use of an e-learning system in the context of the English-speaking Caribbean?” using an extended technology acceptance model framework. Partial least squares analysis was used to test the derived research model and found that critical success factors influencing students’ perception and use in online learning settings, particularly those within a developing economy conditions, include supportive cultural practices, access to computers, system or online environment availability, computer and online learning self-efficacy, user perception of usefulness and ease of use. These results have significant implications for university executives and policy-makers as they consider adopting online learning delivery modalities for users.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 582-611
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1476831
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Author-Name: David Nemer
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Nemer
Title: Wired mobile phones: the case of community technology centers in favelas of Brazil
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The growing spread of mobile phones and internet has some practitioners and scholars arguing about the possible irrelevance of community technology centers (CTCs) serving low-income communities. However, although mobile internet is making great strides, it does not yet substitute for public access; in actuality, mobile phones and computers at CTCs complement each other in providing those who face digital inequalities with a broader sociotechnical experience. In order to explore this problem, this paper explores this experience by investigating how favela residents appropriate mobile phones, posing the question, “how do marginalized populations perceive CTCs in the mobile internet era?” To address this question, I draw on a 10-month ethnography in the favelas of Vitória, Brazil which examines slum residents’ uses of information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as computers and smartphones. Through this research, I demonstrate how marginalized people take advantage of smartphones and computers in a complementary way, using these ICTs to best meet their needs as they experience daily life in a relatively severe environment.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 461-481
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1478383
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Author-Name: Arlene Bailey
Author-X-Name-First: Arlene
Author-X-Name-Last: Bailey
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Title: Contextual reflections on innovations in an interconnected world: theoretical lenses and practical considerations in ICT4D
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 423-428
Issue: 3
Volume: 24
Year: 2018
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1499202
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Author-Name: Biljana Rondović
Author-X-Name-First: Biljana
Author-X-Name-Last: Rondović
Author-Name: Ljiljana Kašćelan
Author-X-Name-First: Ljiljana
Author-X-Name-Last: Kašćelan
Author-Name: Vujica Lazović
Author-X-Name-First: Vujica
Author-X-Name-Last: Lazović
Author-Name: Tamara Đuričković
Author-X-Name-First: Tamara
Author-X-Name-Last: Đuričković
Title: Discovering the determinants and predicting the degree of e-business diffusion using the decision tree method: evidence from Montenegro
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The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of technical, organizational and environmental factors on the level of diffusion of electronic business in a developing country. Unlike most previous studies, the intention of this study is to determine and predict the interactive impact of these factors using decision tree (DT) method. This method automatically detects the dependence between variables and does not require any pre-defined hypotheses in relation to these dependencies. In addition, differences are also examined in the degree of influence of these factors in the context of a range of economic sectors and types of e-business. The results of the study show that the level of significance of the individually observed factors varies across different industries and types of business. The results of this study may have theoretical and practical implications for developing countries in terms of the contribution of e-business diffusion to overall socio-economic development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 304-333
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1415863
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Author-Name: Mohamed Mahmood
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahmood
Author-Name: Vishanth Weerakkody
Author-X-Name-First: Vishanth
Author-X-Name-Last: Weerakkody
Author-Name: Weifeng Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Weifeng
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Title: The influence of transformed government on citizen trust: insights from Bahrain
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The trust and confidence of citizens in their governments has been declining in recent decades. Electronic government (e-government) is seen as a means to reverse this trend. Despite conflicting conclusions in the literature, there is a consensus that e-government-led transformation can improve citizen confidence and trust in government. This research investigates the influence of e-government-led transformation on citizen trust and confidence in the context of a developing country, the Kingdom of Bahrain. A conceptual model is developed, tested and validated using an online survey targeting ordinary citizens of the country. Based on 313 responses, the findings suggest that citizen trust and confidence is positively influenced by a government transformation, and this relationship is mediated by both government performance and citizen satisfaction. In addition, the results show that key factors must be met to achieve transformed government through the use of e-government systems: transparency, accountability, and meeting citizens’ expectations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 275-303
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1451980
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Author-Name: Janusz Stal
Author-X-Name-First: Janusz
Author-X-Name-Last: Stal
Author-Name: Grażyna Paliwoda-Pękosz
Author-X-Name-First: Grażyna
Author-X-Name-Last: Paliwoda-Pękosz
Title: Fostering development of soft skills in ICT curricula: a case of a transition economy
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This paper contributes to the adjustment of teaching methods to a rapidly changing business environment and the technology evolution in Poland, a transition economy. It focuses on information and communication technology (ICT) students who, apart from professional knowledge and skills, need to acquire the ability to work in a business environment. In the course of the design-based research that involved a multiple case study, a blended learning framework was proposed. It aims at delivering ICT courses that support both development of domain knowledge and soft skills. Besides the skills recognized by previous research (communication, interpersonal skills, self-learning), the framework supports the development of the following soft skills that might be useful for future ICT professionals: active attendance, systematic work, self-assessment, and peer review. Since soft skills largely contribute to the success of an organization, the implementation of the framework should considerably improve the students’ position in the labor market.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 250-274
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1454879
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Author-Name: Getachew Hailemariam Mengesha
Author-X-Name-First: Getachew Hailemariam
Author-X-Name-Last: Mengesha
Author-Name: Monica J. Garfield
Author-X-Name-First: Monica J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Garfield
Title: A contextualized IT adoption and use model for telemedicine in Ethiopia
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Health care is a critical contributor to the socioeconomic development of a country. Telemedicine systems can improve health care within such countries. This study develops a telemedicine adoption and use model that embraces psychosocial, behavioral, work process, and organizational-related variables that impact a physician’s adoption and continuance of use of telemedicine. Two hundred and five questionnaires from medical professions at the Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, were used in this study. The study found that “Facilitating conditions,” “Compatibility with medical practice” and “Compatibility with physicians preferred work style” are the most prominent constructs in the study context. These findings suggest that the external environment in which a telemedicine system is used will have a significant impact on its use. Therefore, when a telemedicine system is transferred from a developed country to a less-developed country, we will likely see different issues arise in the adoption and use of the system.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 184-203
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1461057
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Author-Name: Carl Jacobs
Author-X-Name-First: Carl
Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobs
Author-Name: Ulrike Rivett
Author-X-Name-First: Ulrike
Author-X-Name-Last: Rivett
Author-Name: Musa Chemisto
Author-X-Name-First: Musa
Author-X-Name-Last: Chemisto
Title: Developing capacity through co-design: the case of two municipalities in rural South Africa
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In South Africa, the socio-economic development of rural communities lags the furthest. One of the factors contributing towards this is the incapacity of local municipalities to deliver basic services. This paper discusses how municipal capacity can be improved through an ICT system that is designed and implemented using co-design. In a case study of two South African rural municipalities, capacity was assessed before and after an ICT system was implemented. Using the co-design methodology, stakeholders became part of the design team. The study empirically showed that capacity increased in both municipalities after the ICT system was implemented. The resulting developmental change manifested itself in the sectors of governance, engagement, human resource management, institutional memory, and access to information. The findings showed that understanding the context and current capabilities of stakeholders and investing time in the design of the ICT system resulted in greater impact than literature previously suggested.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 204-226
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1470488
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Author-Name: Namchul Shin
Author-X-Name-First: Namchul
Author-X-Name-Last: Shin
Author-Name: Jason Dedrick
Author-X-Name-First: Jason
Author-X-Name-Last: Dedrick
Title: An exploratory study of the determinants of information technology hardware production: a country-level analysis
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This research examines empirically factors influencing IT hardware production by employing a country-level data set for 1985–2009. Our results show that IT hardware production is driven by various country-level factors, but the impacts of these factors differ for two types of IT hardware. Electronic data processing (EDP) production has shifted to low GDP countries where wage levels are low, and a large portion of EDP produced in these countries tend to be exported to high GDP countries where demand is high. While the gap has decreased, however, medical and industrial equipment (MIE) production is still largely done in advanced economies. These findings imply that losing the manufacturing base in the U.S. might not be an issue for certain types of products, such as EDP, but it could be a serious issue for MIE. Thus, policies must be industry specific; a ‘one-size-fits-all’ policy would not work for the global IT industry.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 334-356
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1501653
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Author-Name: Jolanta Kowal
Author-X-Name-First: Jolanta
Author-X-Name-Last: Kowal
Author-Name: Alicja Keplinger
Author-X-Name-First: Alicja
Author-X-Name-Last: Keplinger
Author-Name: Juho Mäkiö
Author-X-Name-First: Juho
Author-X-Name-Last: Mäkiö
Title: Organizational citizenship behavior of IT professionals: lessons from Poland and Germany
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The purpose of this research is to investigate the similarities and differences in Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of male and female information technology (IT) professionals in Poland and Germany, which represent a transition economy and a developed economy, respectively. We examined two dimensions of OCB: individually-oriented (OCBI) and organizationally-oriented (OCBO). We conducted an online survey among 282 Polish respondents and 80 German respondents, using a combination of random and snowball sampling. We observed both similarities and differences between Polish and German IT professionals. Overall, female subordinates evaluated their supervisors’ OCB more positively than did male subordinates. In contrast, female supervisors evaluated their subordinates’ OCB less positively than did male supervisors. Also, it was evident that in Germany employees value OCB more than those in Poland. In conclusion, our findings contribute to the stream of existing research on the relationship between gender, country and OCB in transition and developed economies in Europe.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 227-249
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1508402
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Author-Name: Przemysław Lech
Author-X-Name-First: Przemysław
Author-X-Name-Last: Lech
Title: Enterprise system implementations in transition and developed economies: differences in project contracting and governance
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This research investigates and compares the process of Enterprise System implementation in transition economies and developed countries. It describes the practical aspects of the implementation of an Enterprise System based on the SAP applications suite. The propositions on the design of the contract and governance of the project are then derived from Transaction Cost Economy and Contract Theory. Based on a multiple case study in four projects, the similarities and differences in the contracting and governance of the Enterprise System projects in the transition economy and developed economies are examined, and the causes of those differences are explored. The results show that the projects in the developed countries tend to be performed in a more co-operative and benign way, while in a transition economy the approach is based more on a client-supplier, muscular way of managing the relationship, which causes additional problems during project execution, and higher transaction costs.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 357-380
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1564726
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Author-Name: Narcyz Roztocki
Author-X-Name-First: Narcyz
Author-X-Name-Last: Roztocki
Author-Name: Piotr Soja
Author-X-Name-First: Piotr
Author-X-Name-Last: Soja
Author-Name: Heinz Roland Weistroffer
Author-X-Name-First: Heinz Roland
Author-X-Name-Last: Weistroffer
Title: The role of information and communication technologies in socioeconomic development: towards a multi-dimensional framework
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In this introduction to the special issue on the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in socioeconomic development, we provide a conceptual framework that considers four dimensions that impact socioeconomic development: policy, business, technology, and society. This framework, which is systematically constructed from reviewing several earlier frameworks but more general in focus, is intended to provide context for the eight papers in this special issue, and also guidance for future-related research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 171-183
Issue: 2
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1596654
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Author-Name: Rodrigo Fernandes Malaquias
Author-X-Name-First: Rodrigo Fernandes
Author-X-Name-Last: Malaquias
Author-Name: Fernanda Francielle de Oliveira Malaquias
Author-X-Name-First: Fernanda Francielle
Author-X-Name-Last: de Oliveira Malaquias
Author-Name: Yujong Hwang
Author-X-Name-First: Yujong
Author-X-Name-Last: Hwang
Title: The role of information and communication technology for development in Brazil
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Social, human and economic dimensions of development demand relevant attention in developing and developed countries. In this paper, we explore the role of information technology (IT) for development in an emerging economy: Brazil. Through our analysis and discussion, we highlight relevant issues to be considered by information systems (IS) literature. For example, we observed IT advances in the health area, and these advances include telemedicine, applications focused on cancer, applications for prescription process, electrocardiogram in the clouds, and remote tele-monitoring of chronic patients. During the literature review, we also found two initiatives in Brazil that help in the fight against cancer and HIV with IT use. These (and other) measures have a direct effect on social and human development. We indicate a special attention to the importance of government actions and of the internet to leverage the relationship between IT investments and development in emerging economies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 179-193
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1233854
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Author-Name: Sumeet Gupta
Author-X-Name-First: Sumeet
Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta
Author-Name: Haejung Yun
Author-X-Name-First: Haejung
Author-X-Name-Last: Yun
Author-Name: Heng Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Heng
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Hee-Woong Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Hee-Woong
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Title: An exploratory study on mobile banking adoption in Indian metropolitan and urban areas: a scenario-based experiment
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Security concerns have thwarted the widespread adoption of mobile banking in India. To respond to the concerns of Indian banks and their customers, we present in this paper our exploratory attempts to understand how the levels of security affect perceived risk and control and ultimately, adoption of mobile banking by Indian customers. This study also examines the moderating influence of the type of city on the relationship between security levels and risk/control perceptions associated with mobile banking. Using a scenario-based experiment, we classified security-enhancing approaches into three categories and examined their effectiveness in decreasing Indian customers’ perceived risk, increasing their perceived control, and then in turn, facilitating mobile banking adoption. Our findings reveal the important role of perceived risk and control in influencing customers’ intention to adopt mobile banking. Moreover, perceived risk and control significantly influenced mobile banking adoption by customers in urban areas, but only perceived control significantly influenced mobile banking adoption by metropolitan customers. Additional analyses show that customers’ risk and control perceptions differ according to the level of security; however, these perceptions do not have a significant influence on risk and control.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 127-152
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1233855
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Author-Name: María Verónica Alderete
Author-X-Name-First: María Verónica
Author-X-Name-Last: Alderete
Title: Examining the ICT access effect on socioeconomic development: the moderating role of ICT use and skills
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This paper examines the role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play in the socioeconomic development of countries. The proposed model analyzes the relationship between ICT access (available ICT infrastructure and individual’s access to ICT), ICT use (ICT intensity and usage, and ICT skills), and socioeconomic development. The methodology employed consists of a Structural Equation Model (SEM). To achieve this goal, country-level data across 163 countries for the year 2013 is used from developing to developed countries. Results obtained indicate the moderating role of ICT use and skills in the relationship between ICT access and the socioeconomic development. The ICT usage and ICT skills enhance the effect of ICT access on the socioeconomic development. The model is robust with respect to the development level.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 42-58
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1238807
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Author-Name: Geoff Walsham
Author-X-Name-First: Geoff
Author-X-Name-Last: Walsham
Title: ICT4D research: reflections on history and future agenda
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Research on the use of ICTs for international development, or information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) research, has a history going back some 30 years. The purpose of this paper is to take stock of the ICT4D research field at this important juncture in time, when ICTs are increasingly pervasive and when many different disciplines are involved in researching the area. The paper first provides some reflections on the history of the field broken down into three phases from the mid-1980s to the present day. This is followed by a detailed discussion of future research agenda, including topic selection, the role of theory, methodological issues and multidisciplinarity, and research impact. ICT4D research started largely in the academic field of information systems but it is concluded that the future lies in a multidisciplinary interaction between researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 18-41
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1246406
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Author-Name: Frederick J. Riggins
Author-X-Name-First: Frederick J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Riggins
Author-Name: David M. Weber
Author-X-Name-First: David M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Weber
Title: Information asymmetries and identification bias in P2P social microlending
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The Internet has created new opportunities for peer-to-peer (P2P) social lending platforms, which have the potential to transform the way microfinance institutions raise and allocate funds used for poverty reduction. Depending upon where decision-making rights are allocated, there is the potential for identification bias whereby lenders may be motivated to give to specific projects with which they have an affinity without regard to whether it represents a sound financial investment. Using data collected from Kiva, we present empirical evidence that distant upstream lenders do not have adequate information about local business and loan conditions to make sound microfinance funding decisions, but instead make decisions based on identification biases. Furthermore, more information provided on the P2P lending site about the prospective loan does not improve the lender’s information about the loan conditions, but rather exacerbates the identification bias effect.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 107-126
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1247345
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Author-Name: Salah Kabanda
Author-X-Name-First: Salah
Author-X-Name-Last: Kabanda
Author-Name: Irwin Brown
Author-X-Name-First: Irwin
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown
Title: Interrogating the effect of environmental factors on e-commerce institutionalization in Tanzania: a test and validation of small and medium enterprise claims
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The purpose of this study is to interrogate the claims made by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania regarding the environmental factors that negatively affect their institutionalization of e-commerce. SMEs made claims that there was a lack of institutional readiness for e-commerce in Tanzania, as well as inadequate market forces readiness, supporting industry readiness, and socio-cultural readiness. A content analysis approach was used to interrogate institutional policy documents to determine the frequency of use of specific arguments that either support or negate the SMEs’ claims. The theory of communicative action was used as a framework to analyze the truthfulness, sincerity, clarity, and legitimacy of the claims made. The findings from the content analysis show that the Tanzanian Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) policy and SME policy pay scant attention to e-commerce readiness factors. The validity claim analysis did not reveal distorted communications by SMEs, but corroborated their claims that indeed environmental factors were not conducive to the institutionalization of e-commerce in Tanzania. These findings call for a national-level reassessment of e-commerce policies in Tanzania.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 59-85
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1263593
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Author-Name: Matthew LeBlanc
Author-X-Name-First: Matthew
Author-X-Name-Last: LeBlanc
Author-Name: Wesley Shrum
Author-X-Name-First: Wesley
Author-X-Name-Last: Shrum
Title: The evolution of Ghanaian Internet cafés, 2003–2014
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Two main perspectives characterize current research on Internet cafés in the developing world. The “inclusionary” perspective represents these public digital spaces as the most important source of connectivity and inclusion for the global population. The “transitional” perspective represents Internet cafés as a dying business whose obituary is long overdue. This study describes a search for two dozen Internet cafés in Ghana, based on establishments first identified in 2003, accompanied by interviews with patrons and café attendants. Our initial exploration supported the transitional prediction that cafés would be shuttered or replaced by traditional businesses. However, an expanded search led us to the conclusion that “walking distance” replacements for all cafés remained available, supporting the inclusionary view. Qualitative interviews revealed the shift of cybers to business services and their continued importance as online spaces for disadvantaged populations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 86-106
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1263594
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Author-Name: Panom Gunawong
Author-X-Name-First: Panom
Author-X-Name-Last: Gunawong
Author-Name: Ping Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Ping
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Title: Understanding e-government failure in the developing country context: a process-oriented study
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This research aims to investigate the underlying process-based causes of e-government failure. Through the lens of actor-network theory, this paper presents a process-oriented study of the failure of Thailand’s Smart ID Card project. Adding to the extant knowledge on e-government failures that attributes this phenomenon to internal and external factors, this paper argues that the reason the project failed was a cumulative process of failure to create and maintain the actor-network. Policy implications for developing countries to efficiently manage their e-government initiatives are given, such as adopting an open principle in setting e-government project objectives and initiating the actor-network; implementing the e-government target in stages based on prepared environment; allowing an e-government system to evolve according to the degree of readiness in the information and communications technology (ICT) system design, implementation and local adoption; and including large, nationwide projects as part of a national informatization strategy.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 153-178
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1269713
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: The forgotten awaken: ICT’s evolving role in the roots of mass discontent
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-17
Issue: 1
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1293963
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Climate change adaptation for sustainable development: the information and communication technology (ICT) paradox
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 625-629
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1680164
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Author-Name: Simplice A. Asongu
Author-X-Name-First: Simplice A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Asongu
Author-Name: John C. Anyanwu
Author-X-Name-First: John C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Anyanwu
Author-Name: Vanessa S. Tchamyou
Author-X-Name-First: Vanessa S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Tchamyou
Title: Technology-driven information sharing and conditional financial development in Africa
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Information technology is increasingly facilitating mechanisms by which information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers in the financial sector can be reduced in order to enhance financial access for human and economic development in developing countries. We examine conditional financial development from ICT-driven information sharing in 53 African countries for the period 2004–2011, using contemporary and non-contemporary quantile regressions. ICT is measured with mobile phone penetration and internet penetration, whereas information-sharing offices are public credit registries and private credit bureaus. The following findings are established. First, there are positive effects with positive thresholds from ICT-driven information sharing on financial depth (money supply and liquid liabilities) and financial activity (at banking and financial system levels). Second, for financial intermediation efficiency, the positive effects from mobile-driven information sharing are apparent exclusively in certain levels of financial efficiency. Third, with regard to financial size, mobile-driven information sharing is positive with a negative threshold, whereas internet-driven information sharing is positive exclusively among countries in the bottom half of financial size. Positive thresholds are defined as decreasing negative or increasing positive estimated effects from information-sharing offices and vice versa for negative thresholds. Policy implications are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 630-659
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1311833
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Author-Name: Nisreen Ameen
Author-X-Name-First: Nisreen
Author-X-Name-Last: Ameen
Author-Name: Robert Willis
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Willis
Title: Towards closing the gender gap in Iraq: understanding gender differences in smartphone adoption and use
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This paper examines gender differences in Iraq in terms of smartphone adoption and use, with a specific focus on the factors that can affect women’s adoption and use of smartphones. The research used the mobile phone acceptance and use model. In total, 533 questionnaires were distributed to consumers aged 18-29 and the data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings revealed that the model fitted well with men and women, but the order of significance of the factors differed between the two genders. Three factors in the model had significantly different effects on behavioral intention when compared by gender. These three factors are culture-specific beliefs and values, habit and perceived relative advantage. The findings indicate that when targeting Iraqi women, other factors in addition to price must be considered.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 660-685
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1454877
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Author-Name: Abdallah Alsaad
Author-X-Name-First: Abdallah
Author-X-Name-Last: Alsaad
Author-Name: Rosli Mohamad
Author-X-Name-First: Rosli
Author-X-Name-Last: Mohamad
Author-Name: Noor Azizi Ismail
Author-X-Name-First: Noor Azizi
Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail
Title: The contingent role of dependency in predicting the intention to adopt B2B e-commerce
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A review of existing Electronic Commerce adoption literature reveals that the prevailing theoretical frameworks implicitly assume that organizations are independent and have complete control over their decisions to adopt innovations. Given the fact that organizations are often constrained by and depend on their environment and exchange partners to survive, this paper proposes that Resource Dependency can either be a facilitator or inhibitor of the role of Technological, Organizational, and Environmental (TOE) motivating factors. Using 239 valid responses from supply chain managers in Jordan, the study found partial support for the role of Resource Dependency as a moderator. The findings provide insights on how Resource Dependency between partners drives different patterns of innovation acceptance among potential adopters, regardless of several technological and organizational motivations to innovate. The results suggest that predicting how innovation is diffused within a market needs a detailed understanding of the inter-dependence structure among the supply chain members.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 686-714
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1476830
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Author-Name: Adnan Mustafa AlBar
Author-X-Name-First: Adnan Mustafa
Author-X-Name-Last: AlBar
Author-Name: Md. Rakibul Hoque
Author-X-Name-First: Md. Rakibul
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoque
Title: Factors affecting the adoption of information and communication technology in small and medium enterprises: a perspective from rural Saudi Arabia
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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can play an important role in the national economy of developing countries. The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) has enabled local SMEs to participate in the international market. However, little research has addressed issues related to SMEs adopting ICTs, especially in rural areas of Middle Eastern developing countries such as Saudi Arabia. Using the extended technology-organization-environment framework with personal innovativeness, this study examined the factors that influence the adoption of ICTs among SMEs in rural areas of Saudi Arabia. The study found that relative advantages, top management support, culture, regulatory environment, owner/manager innovativeness and ICT knowledge had a significant relationship with ICT adoption among SMEs in Saudi Arabia, whereas compatibility, complexity and a competitive environment had no significant relationship with ICT adoption. The findings of this study will potentially help SME managers/owners and the Saudi government in the successful adoption and diffusion of ICT in SMEs located in rural areas in Saudi Arabia.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 715-738
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1390437
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Title: Retraction: Biometric identification, financial inclusion and economic growth in India: does mobile penetration matter?
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: i-ii
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1628735
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Author-Name: Saibal Ghosh
Author-X-Name-First: Saibal
Author-X-Name-Last: Ghosh
Title: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Biometric identification, financial inclusion and economic growth in India: does mobile penetration matter?
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Using data on major Indian states during 2001–2014, the paper analyzes the impact of AIM (Aadhaar, Inclusion and Mobile) trinity on economic growth. Using advanced panel data techniques, the evidence suggests that mobile penetration exerts a positive and statistically significant impact on economic growth. In addition, there exist strong complementarities between mobile telephony and financial inclusion. The magnitude of the complementarity is significantly higher in case of financial use as compared with financial access. In addition, the evidence points to the fact that biometric identification process (Aadhaar) is making its impact felt on financial inclusion, primarily by improving financial access.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: iii-xxiii
Issue: 4
Volume: 25
Year: 2019
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1540390
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Author-Name: Narcyz Roztocki
Author-X-Name-First: Narcyz
Author-X-Name-Last: Roztocki
Author-Name: Piotr Soja
Author-X-Name-First: Piotr
Author-X-Name-Last: Soja
Author-Name: Heinz Roland Weistroffer
Author-X-Name-First: Heinz Roland
Author-X-Name-Last: Weistroffer
Title: Enterprise systems in transition economies: research landscape and framework for socioeconomic development
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Due to the unique business, legal, and cultural environments of transition economies, that is countries that have recently moved or are in the process of moving from a centrally planned economy to a market-driven system, research findings from developed economies do not always apply and different approaches are needed. In this study, we review and analyze 84 papers on enterprise systems in transition economies published in the years 2004–2016. Based on the analysis of themes and issues investigated, reported results, and trends, we identify gaps in the existing literature leading to multiple promising directions for future research. Furthermore, based on our interpretation of the findings and an existing general framework for information and communication technology supported socioeconomic development, we provide a more specific, conceptual framework that integrates enterprise systems with socioeconomic development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-37
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1377148
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Author-Name: Chang Bin Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Chang Bin
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Title: Qualitative analysis of cultural tourism websites of municipalities in Taiwan
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Cultural tourism is attracting considerable attention in the tourism field. Numerous municipalities have promoted the development of websites related to cultural tourism, indicating that those municipalities recognize websites as a useful tool for promoting local tourism. To ensure that cultural tourism websites (CTWs) are accessible and provide relevant information and services to visitors, the municipalities involved in website communications should fully understand the quality and knowledge required to provide e-government services. This study examined the connection between cultural attributes and tourism attractions and determined the instruments used to assess municipal websites providing e-government communication tools for promoting cultural tourism. Furthermore, this study analyzed eight municipalities in Taiwan to determine how they have adopted communication technologies to promote cultural information and travel services through CTWs. The operating practices of these municipalities’ CTWs may serve as a reference to aid other municipalities in other regions in enhancing cultural tourism opportunities.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 38-53
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1412290
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Author-Name: Farrukh Saleem
Author-X-Name-First: Farrukh
Author-X-Name-Last: Saleem
Author-Name: Naomie Salim
Author-X-Name-First: Naomie
Author-X-Name-Last: Salim
Author-Name: Abdulrahman H. Altalhi
Author-X-Name-First: Abdulrahman H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Altalhi
Author-Name: Zahid Ullah
Author-X-Name-First: Zahid
Author-X-Name-Last: Ullah
Author-Name: Abdullah AL-Malaise AL-Ghamdi
Author-X-Name-First: Abdullah
Author-X-Name-Last: AL-Malaise AL-Ghamdi
Author-Name: Zahid Mahmood Khan
Author-X-Name-First: Zahid
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahmood Khan
Title: Assessing the effects of information and communication technologies on organizational development: business values perspectives
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Information and communication technology (ICT) projects for organizational development deal with market challenges, information handling, and the integration of multiple information systems (IS) in an organization. This research investigates how ICT projects (IS systems, etc.) affect the strategic, social, and human development in an organization. Previous studies have highlighted the advantages of ICT portfolio management techniques and return on investment approaches; the current research focused primarily on measuring business value on investment perspective. Therefore, based on the findings from the literature review, an integrated framework was proposed and validated using the case study in Saudi Arabia to evaluate the effects of ICT/IS projects from a managerial perspective. The framework consisted of a list of processes, criteria, and sub-criteria for different kinds of extracted features to measure the impact of ICT/IS projects. Our findings demonstrated that the effects of ICT projects are not limited to social and economic development, but are also categorized as strategic, managerial, informational, operational, transactional, organizational, infrastructure, and transformational development. It is hoped that the findings of the current study can inform ICT decision makers, experts, and researchers who have investigated and are doing research in this area.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 54-88
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1335279
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Author-Name: Giselle Rampersad
Author-X-Name-First: Giselle
Author-X-Name-Last: Rampersad
Author-Name: Indrit Troshani
Author-X-Name-First: Indrit
Author-X-Name-Last: Troshani
Title: Impact of high-speed broadband on innovation in rural firms
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Innovation has emerged as a critical area in the information technology (IT) for development literature. In particular, there has been on an increased focus on innovation through high-speed broadband on rural businesses. However, unlike existing studies that have predominantly explored the role of telecentres, this research responds to growing calls to focus on the under-researched area of the impact of broadband on rural firms in boosting their innovation capabilities. Consequently, this study contributes to theory development by extending the capability approach from the predominant individual focus to the organizational level by incorporating dynamic capability models to explore development within broader systems. Specifically, it integrates the impact of relevant factors including IT competence and digital options on agility and competitive actions, which in turn influence innovation and overall firm performance. The study is useful to policy-makers in allocating IT investments and evaluating the subsequent impact in their innovation endeavors.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 89-107
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1491824
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Author-Name: Marthe Uwamariya
Author-X-Name-First: Marthe
Author-X-Name-Last: Uwamariya
Author-Name: Claudia Loebbecke
Author-X-Name-First: Claudia
Author-X-Name-Last: Loebbecke
Title: Learning from the mobile payment role model: lessons from Kenya for neighboring Rwanda
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Nationwide adoption of mobile payment (m-payment) has been a key driver for the socio-economic development in emerging markets. The Rwandan m-payment adoption lags behind the one in neighboring Kenya and its own ambition. This explorative study examines the factors that could enhance m-payment adoption in Rwanda. We extend the Technological, Organizational, and Environmental (TOE) framework (Tornatzky, L., & Fleischer, M. (1990). The process of technology innovation. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books) and apply it first to Kenya’s success story of M-Pesa and then to Rwanda’s main m-payment service. Based on our analysis, we determine several anchor points where Rwanda – to improve its economic situation and national welfare – could learn from M-Pesa. Further, we offer country-specific recommendations to enhance Rwanda’s national welfare via m-payment adoption also among the formerly unbanked population.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 108-127
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2018.1564725
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Author-Name: Walter Mayer
Author-X-Name-First: Walter
Author-X-Name-Last: Mayer
Author-Name: Gary Madden
Author-X-Name-First: Gary
Author-X-Name-Last: Madden
Author-Name: Chen Wu
Author-X-Name-First: Chen
Author-X-Name-Last: Wu
Title: Broadband and economic growth: a reassessment
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The principal question addressed by this study is: is broadband network penetration a robust determinant of economic growth? We employ a dynamic panel data threshold model with fixed effects to allow for variation in the parameters by income groups to investigate the impact of broadband speed and its interaction with penetration on growth. We find that penetration is statistically insignificant with speed (positively) and its interaction with penetration (negatively) significantly impacting on growth. An additional insight is that for a generic shock experienced by LIC, on average, 40% of the total impact is accomplished immediately, with about 80% occurring within four quarters. The results are intended to inform governments that increased speed is more important for countries with lower penetation, the returns expected from these ambitious targets are neither immediate nor universally assured; and critically the magnitude of the benefit relies on the initial level of national economic development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 128-145
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1586631
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Author-Name: David Asamoah
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Asamoah
Author-Name: Samer Takieddine
Author-X-Name-First: Samer
Author-X-Name-Last: Takieddine
Author-Name: Mawuli Amedofu
Author-X-Name-First: Mawuli
Author-X-Name-Last: Amedofu
Title: Examining the effect of mobile money transfer (MMT) capabilities on business growth and development impact
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Mobile money transfer (MMT) has been one of the success stories of mobile phone services in developing countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. Studies into the impact of MMT capabilities on microenterprise in the region are still nascent and most have focused on MMT diffusion. The study specifically examines the effect of MMT capabilities on microenterprise growth and the subsequent effect on the well-being of microentrepreneurs, which in this study is referred to as ‘development impact’. The dynamic capability theory was used as a theoretical lens to develop a research model and three hypotheses to answer the research questions. The model was tested by using the survey methodology to collect data from 201 MMT microenterprise operating in Ghana, a Sub-Saharan Africa nation. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. All the three hypotheses were confirmed. This paper offers both theoretical and managerial implications.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 146-161
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1599798
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Author-Name: Chun Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Chun
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Lian Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Lian
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Title: Not every line is connected equally: evidence from Deyang’s mobile users
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In the last decade, the rising mobile penetration rate across the globe seems to have bridged the conventional first-order digital divide inequality between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’. However, questions remain about the state of Internet usage among those who have gained access to the mobile communications network. We argue that the mobile penetration rate cannot be taken as a standalone measurement of access equality. We propose a novel conceptualization of ‘access’ by including both connection and service. Mobile Internet usage data from one of China’s major telecommunications carriers are utilized to test our theoretical proposition. The results show that an Internet/non-Internet divide exists in the mobile population. In particular, rural mobile-only subscribers are identified as the most disadvantaged users. To take full advantage of mobile technology, it is suggested that the national government should shift the emphasis of universal service from adding more lines to stimulating demand from end users.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 162-179
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1610935
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Author-Name: Gina Porter
Author-X-Name-First: Gina
Author-X-Name-Last: Porter
Author-Name: Kate Hampshire
Author-X-Name-First: Kate
Author-X-Name-Last: Hampshire
Author-Name: Albert Abane
Author-X-Name-First: Albert
Author-X-Name-Last: Abane
Author-Name: Alister Munthali
Author-X-Name-First: Alister
Author-X-Name-Last: Munthali
Author-Name: Elsbeth Robson
Author-X-Name-First: Elsbeth
Author-X-Name-Last: Robson
Author-Name: Ariane De Lannoy
Author-X-Name-First: Ariane
Author-X-Name-Last: De Lannoy
Author-Name: Augustine Tanle
Author-X-Name-First: Augustine
Author-X-Name-Last: Tanle
Author-Name: Samuel Owusu
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Owusu
Title: Mobile phones, gender, and female empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa: studies with African youth
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Data from qualitative and survey research with young people in 24 locations (urban and rural) across Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa expose the complex interplay between phone ownership and usage, female empowerment, and chronic poverty in Africa. We consider gendered patterns of phone ownership and use before examining practices of use in educational settings, in business and in romantic and sexual relationships. While some reshaping of everyday routines is evident, in the specific context of female empowerment we find little support within our sites for the concept of the mobile phone as an instrument of positive transformative change. The phone's application in romantic and sexual relationships demonstrates particularly strongly the way phones are complicit in constraining women's empowerment and points to potential wider repercussions, including for educational and entrepreneurship trajectories. Women's agency is still mired within wider structures of patriarchy and chronic poverty: existing inequalities are being re-inscribed and reinforced.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 180-193
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1622500
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Author-Name: Geoff Walsham
Author-X-Name-First: Geoff
Author-X-Name-Last: Walsham
Title: Health information systems in developing countries: some reflections on information for action
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This short paper offers some reflections on the role, effectiveness and challenges for health information systems in developing countries. It is argued that such systems need to support the use of information for action, but that this is often compromised by poor quality data. In addition, good data and related ICTs are inadequate by themselves since effective action also needs knowledgeable people and supportive institutions. Some approaches are discussed on software philosophy, educating people and changing institutions. The paper also includes a brief reflection on theory and its role in relation to action in health information systems, and ends with some reflections for practice. Illustrative examples in the paper are drawn mainly from India, but the issues discussed are relevant to engagement across the globe.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 194-200
Issue: 1
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1586632
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Author-Name: David Nemer
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Nemer
Title: Online Favela: The Use of Social Media by the Marginalized in Brazil
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Based on fieldwork over six months in the favelas (urban slums) of Vitória, Brazil, this paper focuses on the motivations, engagements and adoption of social media by marginalized people in community technology centers (CTCs). It asks the following questions: (1) what is their experience using CTCs? (2) How does their experience inform the ways we should think about what constitutes empowerment vis-à-vis social media? This paper emphasizes the socio-cultural aspects of social media practices among marginalized people and attempts to understand such aspects and practices from their perspective. It argues that theoretical positions stemming from technology utilitarianism need expanding, because mundane and non-instrumental practices observed in the favelas shed light on the importance of technology in a variety of dimensions within people's lives. Encompassing such practices contributes to a broader comprehension of the engagements and ingenious strategies that help shape the daily use of technology by marginalized people.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 364-379
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1011598
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Author-Name: Luiz Antonio Joia
Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Antonio
Author-X-Name-Last: Joia
Title: Social Media and the “20 Cents Movement” in Brazil: What Lessons Can Be Learnt from This?
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The scope of this article is to describe and analyze the “20 Cents Movement” in Brazil that flared up in June 2013, as well as the important role the social network sites played in spreading this unrest nationwide. The Internet and social media context in Brazil is set forth and the brief history of the “20 Cents Movement” is unveiled. The dynamics of these uprisings in Brazil is then examined and interpreted in order to understand how important social media were in fomenting this movement. Lastly, lessons learnt and recommendations for policy-makers are outlined such that they can better understand the consequences and unexpected ripple effects arising from the intense use of social network sites in nations marked by major social, economic, political and digital inequalities.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 422-435
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1027882
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Author-Name: Sharon J. McLennan
Author-X-Name-First: Sharon J.
Author-X-Name-Last: McLennan
Title: Techno-optimism or Information Imperialism: Paradoxes in Online Networking, Social Media and Development
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In recent years, the world of social media and online networking has met with the world of international development, leading to rapid changes in development practice and to the emergence of new fields of study. Proponents of this change argue that the Internet provides the tools for global cooperation and participation. However, the reality is less clear, with critics asserting that much of the Information and Communication Technology and networking discourse and practice is rooted in past approaches to development. This reflects a wider debate about whether ICT provides space for alternative views and social movements, or if it represents a new form of networked “information colonialism.” Drawing on ethnographic research with the online development-oriented network projecthonduras.com, this paper reflects on these debates, and on the wider implications of social media in development practice. An early model of peer-to-peer collaboration in development, projecthonduras.com has over a decade of networking experience and has been the catalyst for many connections and encounters, which have, at times, literally saved lives. However, while research with this network highlights some potential for disintermediated and inclusive networking, it also provides an example of a conventional development approach operating within an online space, and illustrates the impact of digital exclusion and homophily. Using the networking concepts of disintermediation, participation and diversity/homophily, this paper explores the structure and discourse of projecthonduras.com and illustrates the paradoxical nature of ICT and social media in development, providing a cautionary note to those who look to social media to provide answers to contemporary development dilemmas.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 380-399
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2015.1044490
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Author-Name: Silvia Masiero
Author-X-Name-First: Silvia
Author-X-Name-Last: Masiero
Title: The Origins of Failure: Seeking the Causes of Design–Reality Gaps
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The theory of design–reality gaps is an extant framework to explain failure of information systems in developing nations. This paper problematizes the nature of failure, with a particular focus on situations in which well-implemented systems, apparently corresponding to users’ views of reality, still fail to meet the expectations of their key stakeholders. To extend existing theory on this phenomenon, I advance a diagnostic model to identify the root causes of design–reality gaps. The model is illustrated through a case study of the Ration Card Management System in Kerala, South India: by capturing the causal chains underlying design–reality gaps, the model sets to trace the origins of failure, and the processes through which it is ultimately determined. The model I propose is both explanatory and normative, as it elicits causes of failure and serves as a basis to combat them.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 487-502
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1143346
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Author-Name: Javier Jurado-González
Author-X-Name-First: Javier
Author-X-Name-Last: Jurado-González
Author-Name: José Luis Gómez-Barroso
Author-X-Name-First: José Luis
Author-X-Name-Last: Gómez-Barroso
Title: What Became of the Information Society and Development? Assessing the Information Society's Relevance in the Context of an Economic Crisis
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Although it is widely assumed that the development of an Information Society is an engine for sustainable economic growth, this often remains more of an assumption than a demonstrable outcome. A critical analysis of that link is much needed, and particularly pertinent during times of crisis where it can be even more tested. To assist in meeting this aim, this article builds a new Information Society level of development composite index, and then it assesses the relationship between this index and a number of indices that offer a comprehensive approach to development (as inequality, sustainability or economic resilience). In general, the results corroborate the idea that the Information Society paradigm has definitively arrived in the current social and economic reality, promoting economic development and human welfare, but its benefits are not totally deployed yet.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 436-463
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1155143
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Author-Name: Jaehun Joo
Author-X-Name-First: Jaehun
Author-X-Name-Last: Joo
Author-Name: Lyunhwa Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Lyunhwa
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Title: Strategic Guidelines for the Diffusion of Smart Grid Technologies Through a Korean Testbed
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A smart gird is an emerging digital convergence technology contributing to economic and social development. With the introduction of smart grid, consumers increasingly play a critical role in the diffusion of the smart grid, and this highlights a need for examining the diffusion of the smart grid from the perspective of users. This study examines the factors influencing the adoption and diffusion of the smart grid from the perspective of users and provides some strategic guidelines for government and providers. In-depth interviews were conducted with 41 users of the smart grid in the Jeju testbed (South Korea), the world’s largest community with smart grid. Data were analyzed by applying grounded theory. Nineteen categories representing factors influencing the diffusion of the smart grid were identified through open coding. Propositions integrating these factors consisted of incentives and promotions, providers’ passion and proactive attitudes, environmental and technological characteristics, continuous training and communication, and experience of economic benefits, among others. Guidelines for the successful diffusion of the smart grid in the initial stages of their introduction include conflict management, choice of appropriate technology, and authentic relationships with residents.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 503-524
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1165647
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Author-Name: Nadine Barrett-Maitland
Author-X-Name-First: Nadine
Author-X-Name-Last: Barrett-Maitland
Author-Name: Corlane Barclay
Author-X-Name-First: Corlane
Author-X-Name-Last: Barclay
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Title: Security in Social Networking Services: A Value-Focused Thinking Exploration in Understanding Users’ Privacy and Security Concerns
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The continued growth of Social Networking Services (SNS) has significant implications for computer and cybercrime management. In exploring the human side of security, studies have shown that any security response requires more than technical solutions. This is even more so as users are often seen as the main point of vulnerabilities for computer systems including SNS. This study seeks to probe the important values in understanding how to maximize end-user security and privacy concerns in SNS. The study applies the Value-focused Thinking methodology to uncover the SNS users’ values in the form of their fundamental objectives/wishes, with an initial focus on developing economies in the Caribbean. The study found that privacy and integrity of SNS, security controls, corporate social responsibility and personal responsibility are fundamental in maximizing user security and privacy.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 464-486
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1173002
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Author-Name: Brian Nicholson
Author-X-Name-First: Brian
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicholson
Author-Name: Yanuar Nugroho
Author-X-Name-First: Yanuar
Author-X-Name-Last: Nugroho
Author-Name: Nimmi Rangaswamy
Author-X-Name-First: Nimmi
Author-X-Name-Last: Rangaswamy
Title: Social Media for Development: Outlining Debates, Theory and Praxis
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 357-363
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1192906
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Author-Name: Alexander Flor
Author-X-Name-First: Alexander
Author-X-Name-Last: Flor
Title: ICT pathways to poverty reduction: empirical evidence from East and Southern Africa
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 539-540
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.923595
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Author-Name: Radhika Iyengar
Author-X-Name-First: Radhika
Author-X-Name-Last: Iyengar
Author-Name: Angelique R. Mahal
Author-X-Name-First: Angelique R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Mahal
Author-Name: Liya Aklilu
Author-X-Name-First: Liya
Author-X-Name-Last: Aklilu
Author-Name: Annika Sweetland
Author-X-Name-First: Annika
Author-X-Name-Last: Sweetland
Author-Name: Alia Karim
Author-X-Name-First: Alia
Author-X-Name-Last: Karim
Author-Name: HaeIn Shin
Author-X-Name-First: HaeIn
Author-X-Name-Last: Shin
Author-Name: Balaraba Aliyu
Author-X-Name-First: Balaraba
Author-X-Name-Last: Aliyu
Author-Name: Ji Eun Park
Author-X-Name-First: Ji Eun
Author-X-Name-Last: Park
Author-Name: Vijay Modi
Author-X-Name-First: Vijay
Author-X-Name-Last: Modi
Author-Name: Matt Berg
Author-X-Name-First: Matt
Author-X-Name-Last: Berg
Author-Name: Prabhas Pokharel
Author-X-Name-First: Prabhas
Author-X-Name-Last: Pokharel
Title: The Use of Technology for Large-scale Education Planning and Decision-making
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In 2007, Nigeria made history by launching the Conditional Grants Scheme (CGS), one of the world's largest poverty elimination campaigns aimed at achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. As part of CGS, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on the MDGs (OSSAP-MDGs) collaborated with The Earth Institute, Columbia University to develop the Nigeria MDG Information System (NMIS), a web-based platform designed to support data-driven decision-making, local-level planning, and budgeting by Local Government Areas. This paper discusses the evolution of NMIS as a data repository and describes its uses. NMIS maps and visually displays school-related data that can be used for education planning. NMIS illustrates the integration of educational and technological innovations and demonstrates ways in which challenges related to Education Management Information Systems can be overcome. NMIS could serve as a good example for other developing countries that seek to create large databases for public planning. This paper shares lessons learned in terms of the content, design, and potential uses of such information systems for local-level education planning. This paper concludes by highlighting that a data system alone is not sufficient to ensure effective analysis and use of data and multiple rounds of end-user training and case studies must accompany the system.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 525-538
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.940267
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Author-Name: Aparna Raman
Author-X-Name-First: Aparna
Author-X-Name-Last: Raman
Title: How Do Social Media, Mobility, Analytics and Cloud Computing Impact Nonprofit Organizations? A Pluralistic Study of Information and Communication Technologies in Indian Context
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The adoption of Internet, new media and information technology tools has attracted the attention of many academicians and practitioners. The founders and the managers of nonprofits look forward to information and communication technologies (ICTs) not only to aid in organizational effectiveness, but also to aid in societal missions. This paper analyzes the attitude of nonprofit organizations toward the new ICTs such as social media, mobility, analytics and cloud computing (SMAC). We followed a mixed methods sequential explanatory strategy, in which two data collection phases were employed. The quantitative phase following the qualitative phase investigated the SMAC adoption and how the adoption of SMAC helped the organizations meet their missions. Overall, the adoption of SMAC showed immediate positive outcomes such as organizational effectiveness and bridging digital divide.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 400-421
Issue: 3
Volume: 22
Year: 2016
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2014.992002
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Author-Name: Ying Hua
Author-X-Name-First: Ying
Author-X-Name-Last: Hua
Author-Name: Shuang (Sara) Ma
Author-X-Name-First: Shuang (Sara)
Author-X-Name-Last: Ma
Author-Name: Yonggui Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Yonggui
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Qimeng Wan
Author-X-Name-First: Qimeng
Author-X-Name-Last: Wan
Title: To reward or develop identification in online brand communities: evidence from emerging markets
Abstract:
The utilization of online brand community (OBC) has attracted significant attention in academic and practical areas given the prevailing recognition of IT-enabled cooperation with customers. Conflicting results have been obtained despite the extensive research conducted on the motivations of customer participation in OBCs. These results overlook the possible impacts of the regulatory orientations adopted by customers in their goal pursuit process. According to regulatory fit theory, a match between regulatory-focused orientation and the means used to approach the goal can increase task engagement. Therefore, this study attempts to bridge this gap by integrating self-determination theory, regulatory focus theory, and regulatory fit theory with the application of IT to uncover the relationship among community motivation, regulatory focus, and customer participation. This approach aims to improve economic and social benefits to determine whether to reward or develop identification in different situations. The empirical results support most of our hypothesis. Regulatory fit (community reward, prevention focus, brand identification, and promotion focus) strengthens customer participation behavior, whereas nonfit (brand identification and prevention focus) relieves customer participation. The theoretical and practical implications for firms in emerging markets are also provided.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 579-596
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1311831
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Author-Name: Luning Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Luning
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Jingrui Ju
Author-X-Name-First: Jingrui
Author-X-Name-Last: Ju
Author-Name: Yuqiang Feng
Author-X-Name-First: Yuqiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Feng
Title: An extensible framework for collaborative e-governance platform workflow modeling using data flow analysis
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As IT-enabled collaborative technologies facilitate the transformation from government to governance, governments are working to establish collaborative e-governance platforms across organizational boundaries in different contexts, especially in developed countries. In contrast, most developing countries are still at a nascent stage of platform construction. There is little research investigating the function-oriented across-organization platform modeling required to drive platform design and development for developing countries. Therefore, we propose a framework for collaborative e-governance platform workflow modeling, including three level-extensible dimensions of requirement, method, and model. Specifically, we identify four basic functions and eight patterns, extend a method of object-oriented workflow modeling using data flow analysis, and separately model the platform on the top level and object level. Finally, we apply the framework to a citizen appeal processing platform to validate its utility. The framework provides an operable method and reusable function object models, which contribute to the contextualized collaborative e-governance platform modeling for developing regions.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 415-437
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1311832
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Author-Name: Yuting Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Yuting
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Hefu Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Hefu
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Zhao Cai
Author-X-Name-First: Zhao
Author-X-Name-Last: Cai
Title: Enhancing client citizenship behavior in enterprise system service of China: the role of enterprise system benefits and guanxi
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The implementation of enterprise systems (ES) is an IT-enabled collaboration between vendors and clients. This collaboration contributes to the economy of developing countries by offering high added value with low resource consumption. Researchers and practitioners in the ES service industry believe that the citizenship behavior of clients is critical to the success of such a collaboration. However, despite this recognition, current knowledge on how to improve the citizenship behavior of clients through the benefits provided by ES remains unclear. The present study uses social exchange theory in proposing a model for examining the effects of ES benefits (i.e. ES task efficiency and ES coordination improvement) on client citizenship behavior in China through guanxi (i.e. renqing and ganqing). The data collected from 112 client firms of a focal ES vendor support most of the hypotheses. ES task efficiency and ES coordination improvement positively affect renqing, which in turn influences client citizenship behavior. ES coordination improvement positively influences ganqing and sequentially client citizenship behavior. Implications and suggestions for future research are provided.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 507-525
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1315358
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Author-Name: Judy van Biljon
Author-X-Name-First: Judy
Author-X-Name-Last: van Biljon
Author-Name: Mario Marais
Author-X-Name-First: Mario
Author-X-Name-Last: Marais
Author-Name: Melanie Platz
Author-X-Name-First: Melanie
Author-X-Name-Last: Platz
Title: Digital platforms for research collaboration: using design science in developing a South African open knowledge repository
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Research involving the use of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) inhabits an interdisciplinary space characterized by various philosophies, aspirations, realities and priorities. This diversity in the ICT4D research area complicates knowledge sharing between stakeholders in the field, which may inhibit the dialog between researchers, policy-makers and practitioners and limit collaboration. The purpose of this research was to investigate information technology (IT) enabled collaboration through the design and development of a sustainable open knowledge repository (OKR) according to the design science research (DSR) paradigm. OKRs are tools used to support knowledge sharing and collaboration. The theoretical contribution of this paper lies in the sharing of insights gained into the user requirements, system features and principles for guiding the development process of an OKR for Development Informatics research in South Africa and the implications for knowledge management. The research builds on existing knowledge by applying the four-cycle DSR methodology as a systematic and reproducible method of investigating an OKR as an example of IT-enabled collaboration. The practical contribution is the artifact (OKR) developed to enable the sharing of research knowledge.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 463-485
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1328654
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Author-Name: Judith Molka-Danielsen
Author-X-Name-First: Judith
Author-X-Name-Last: Molka-Danielsen
Author-Name: Per Engelseth
Author-X-Name-First: Per
Author-X-Name-Last: Engelseth
Author-Name: Bich Thi Ngoc Le
Author-X-Name-First: Bich Thi Ngoc
Author-X-Name-Last: Le
Title: Vendor-managed inventory as data interchange strategy in the networked collaboration of a Vietnam ship parts supplier and its customers
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This research paper explores through a single case study the networked data interchange strategy in supply chain collaboration of an anonymized company in a developing region, hereafter called Ship Parts (SP) Vietnam, a pipes and valves supplier for the shipbuilding industry. Our research applies descriptive analysis approach to examine the question: what are the strategic and technological considerations for information exchange in the various customer collaboration practices in management of the supply chain as networked collaborative relationships? We discuss the role of Electronic Data Interchange exhibited as the practice of Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) in the case relationships. The names of all key stakeholders in this study are anonymized. We investigate the effects of the IT strategy of SP Vietnam on the social and economic business relationship developed with its customers. An important finding of this case study of networked customer relationships is that they vary in relation to how they practice the logistics of customer supplies. VMI is revealed as enabled by maturing relationships. Achieving quality collaboration is likewise dependent on learning through the customer relationship.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 597-617
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1328655
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Author-Name: Maximilian Schreieck
Author-X-Name-First: Maximilian
Author-X-Name-Last: Schreieck
Author-Name: Manuel Wiesche
Author-X-Name-First: Manuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Wiesche
Author-Name: Helmut Krcmar
Author-X-Name-First: Helmut
Author-X-Name-Last: Krcmar
Title: Governing nonprofit platform ecosystems – an information platform for refugees
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The number of refugees arriving in Europe increased dramatically in 2015. Following arrival at the host country, refugees need access to information on various topics such as applying for asylum, medical care, educational offerings, jobs, or social activities. As many different parties using different channels provide this information, refugees struggle to access relevant information at the right time. Our goal in addressing this information deficit is to support a digital information platform for refugees by developing a governance strategy for the ecosystem of information providers. Within an action research study based on a nonprofit project, we evaluate the implementation of governance mechanisms derived from platform and community governance literature. Our results show that governance mechanisms are implemented differently for nonprofit platform ecosystems than for commercial platform ecosystems. These results enhance the societal impact of the information platform developed in the project. The study contributes to theory on governance of platform ecosystems and IT-enabled collaboration by evaluating established governance mechanisms in the context of nonprofit platforms.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 618-643
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1335280
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Author-Name: Zhaojun Yang
Author-X-Name-First: Zhaojun
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang
Author-Name: Jun Sun
Author-X-Name-First: Jun
Author-X-Name-Last: Sun
Author-Name: Yali Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Yali
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Ying Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Ying
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Lisha Cao
Author-X-Name-First: Lisha
Author-X-Name-Last: Cao
Title: Employees’ collaborative use of green information systems for corporate sustainability: motivation, effort and performance
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Green information system (GIS) innovation plays an important role in corporate sustainability, especially for the organizations in emerging economies that face both economic and environmental pressures. To support Sustainable Development, employees need to work together on tasks using all kinds of GIS functions like online collaboration and electronic workflow. Most researchers examine GIS implementation and usage at either the organizational or individual level, but few have studied the phenomenon from the perspective of technology-enabled collaboration. This study investigates the motivation, effort and performance of collective GIS use at the operational level. In addition, strategic-level variables including GIS Strategy, Green Image and Competitive Advantage are included in the research model. Results based on survey observations collected from China and USA support hypothesized relationships and reveal interesting cross-country differences. GIS Strategy provides overarching guidance on GIS-enabled collaboration, which yields long-term effects on Green Image and Competitive Advantage. The findings provide helpful insights on the best practices to promote GIS-enabled collaboration for corporate sustainability in countries and regions at different development stages.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 486-506
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1335281
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Author-Name: Gabriela Viale Pereira
Author-X-Name-First: Gabriela
Author-X-Name-Last: Viale Pereira
Author-Name: Maria Alexandra Cunha
Author-X-Name-First: Maria Alexandra
Author-X-Name-Last: Cunha
Author-Name: Thomas J. Lampoltshammer
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Lampoltshammer
Author-Name: Peter Parycek
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Parycek
Author-Name: Maurício Gregianin Testa
Author-X-Name-First: Maurício Gregianin
Author-X-Name-Last: Testa
Title: Increasing collaboration and participation in smart city governance: a cross-case analysis of smart city initiatives
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This study addresses the concept of smart governance in the context of smart cities, with a focus on analyzing the phenomenon of smart collaboration. Relying on the existing collaboration and participation concepts in the smart city domain, an empirical analysis was undertaken of how ICT can promote collaborative governance and increase the participation and engagement in government. The multiple case studies focus on three cities in Brazil that run municipal operations centers in an effort to “become smarter”: Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Belo Horizonte. Interviews with directors, managers, and technicians shed light on the contribution that ICT makes in promoting an environment of collaboration in the government. The findings have revealed that ICT has an important role in supporting information sharing and integration between government agencies and external stakeholders, including citizens, especially in developing countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 526-553
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1353946
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Author-Name: Simon Fuger
Author-X-Name-First: Simon
Author-X-Name-Last: Fuger
Author-Name: Robert Schimpf
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Schimpf
Author-Name: Johann Füller
Author-X-Name-First: Johann
Author-X-Name-Last: Füller
Author-Name: Katja Hutter
Author-X-Name-First: Katja
Author-X-Name-Last: Hutter
Title: User roles and team structures in a crowdsourcing community for international development – a social network perspective
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The principles of crowdsourcing are increasingly applied in social contexts like development projects. In this study we explore a crowdsourcing community, which aims to find innovation to enhance conditions for women and girls in developing countries. Overall, the observed community shows a high level of collaboration and reciprocal dialogue. We further explore differences between teams and individual community members. While on the individual level we located four different user roles distinct in their interaction and contribution behavior, on the team level we identified the importance of distinct user roles on team performance. We contribute to the theory of crowdsourcing by illustrating that context and purpose of crowdsourcing initiatives may influence the behavioral pattern of users. This study contributes to theory about virtual teams by providing a better understanding about team structures in the context of crowdsourcing. Further we add insights to the junctures between crowdsourcing and social innovation in the context of open development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 438-462
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1353947
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Author-Name: Nan Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Nan
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Zhikui Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Zhikui
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Author-Name: Yunyun Shou
Author-X-Name-First: Yunyun
Author-X-Name-Last: Shou
Title: The dominant role of governing structure in cross-sector collaboration in developing China: two case studies of information integration in local government one-stop services
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The one-stop services campaign has been a local government administrative innovation in developing China in the last two decades to integrate administrative resources and provide citizens with more convenient services. Public information integration, which is generally seen as a driving force to promote one-stop service transformation, depends on cross-sector collaboration rather than e-government technologies. In the cross-sector collaboration research literature, Bryson’s [(2006). The design and implementation of cross-sector collaborations: Propositions from the literature. Public Administration Review, 66(s1), 44–55] framework has achieved an important position for generalizing former theories and factors, asserting the interaction between governing structures and operational processes in collaboration. However, Chinese practices show that benefit divisions and power structures often play more dominant roles than operational factors. Based on Bryson’s framework, this study proposes an extended framework that emphasizes the dominant role of governing structure. It also conducts a comparative case analysis of two information integration projects involving local government one-stop service centers in Beijing and Chengdu. This study attempts to reveal the key determinants of cross-sector collaboration and information integration based on the revised framework in developing China.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 554-578
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1363030
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Author-Name: Xusen Cheng
Author-X-Name-First: Xusen
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng
Author-Name: Xiangbin Yan
Author-X-Name-First: Xiangbin
Author-X-Name-Last: Yan
Author-Name: Deepinder S. Bajwa
Author-X-Name-First: Deepinder S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bajwa
Title: Exploring the emerging research topics on information technology-enabled collaboration for development
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 403-414
Issue: 3
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1363070
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Author-Name: Lotfollah Najjar
Author-X-Name-First: Lotfollah
Author-X-Name-Last: Najjar
Title: Information and communications technology use and income growth: evidence of the multiplier effect in very small island states
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Very small island states face unique challenges, such as volatile economies, increasing vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly with raising seas, increases their dependence on the world economy. Despite their growing use of ICTs, the results are mixed in terms of the effect of growing ICT usage on income growth. This paper investigates how growth in ICT usage may enable growth in per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in very small island states by analyzing the effects of average ICT usage on GDP growth based on the most recent data available from the World Bank and from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Following an analysis of data over four years of 32 very small island states, this paper identifies an ICT multiplier effect that may explain and predict the relationship between average ICT usage and GDP growth. By showing how the ICT multiplier effects may be connected to GDP growth, this paper adds to what we know about the relationship between these two indicators in very small island states. This has implications for how government interventions can enable ICT capacity to bring about GDP growth.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 212-234
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1173634
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Author-Name: Rudra P. Pradhan
Author-X-Name-First: Rudra P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Pradhan
Author-Name: Mak B. Arvin
Author-X-Name-First: Mak B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Arvin
Author-Name: Mahendhiran Nair
Author-X-Name-First: Mahendhiran
Author-X-Name-Last: Nair
Author-Name: Jay Mittal
Author-X-Name-First: Jay
Author-X-Name-Last: Mittal
Author-Name: Neville R. Norman
Author-X-Name-First: Neville R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Norman
Title: Telecommunications infrastructure and usage and the FDI–growth nexus: evidence from Asian-21 countries
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This paper examines causal relationships between telecommunications infrastructure and usage (TEL), foreign direct investment (FDI), and economic growth in the Asian-21 countries for the period 1965–2012. TEL is defined in terms of the prevalence of telephone main lines, mobile phones, internet servers and users, as well as the extent of fixed broadband. These measures are considered both individually and collectively in the form of a composite index of TEL. We report results on long-run relationships between TEL, FDI, and economic growth. We also use a panel vector auto-regression model to reveal the nature of Granger causality among the three variables. Results from these causal relationships provide important policy implications to the Asian-21 countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 235-260
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1217822
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Author-Name: Nader H. Asgary
Author-X-Name-First: Nader H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Asgary
Author-Name: Robert E. McNulty
Author-X-Name-First: Robert E.
Author-X-Name-Last: McNulty
Title: Contributions and challenges in the struggle to end poverty: the case of Kiva
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This study discusses the American microfinance nonprofit organization, Kiva Microfunds, its organizational development and the impact of its approach to microfinance on the microfinance industry generally. The paper sees Kiva’s particular contribution to the field of microfinance as drawing on internet technologies to bring microfinance to a global user base. As it grew, it maintained is leadership in the niche it created, but it also faces many challenges. We conduct a SWOT-inspired analysis in which we specifically focus on what have been some of the key factors that have led to Kiva’s success and what may be areas of vulnerability that threaten its position of strength, particularly the high interest rates it charges, and the emergence of competitors that may be more effective than Kiva in their shared mission to alleviate poverty. We briefly examine some literature that challenges the received view on the overall value of microfinance and consider some implications for Kiva and conclude by noting that in the current market, Kiva will need to draw on its corporate history of innovation if it hopes to maintain its position of leadership in the face of new organizations like Acumen Fund and One Acre Fund that take different routes to the same goal of reducing poverty.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 367-387
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1233856
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Author-Name: Paulo Rupino da Cunha
Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Rupino
Author-X-Name-Last: da Cunha
Author-Name: Piotr Soja
Author-X-Name-First: Piotr
Author-X-Name-Last: Soja
Author-Name: Marinos Themistocleous
Author-X-Name-First: Marinos
Author-X-Name-Last: Themistocleous
Author-Name: Miguel Mira da Silva
Author-X-Name-First: Miguel
Author-X-Name-Last: Mira da Silva
Title: Enterprise system lifecycles in transition and less developed economies within the European Union
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We analyze the lifecycle of enterprise systems (ES) in one transition (Poland) and two less developed economies (Greece and Portugal), all of them members of the European Union (EU). This study, involving practitioners with an accumulated experience of more than 280 projects, enables the comprehension of the approach to phases, activities, and the relevance of key players throughout the lifecycle. We found differences and similarities across these parameters that suggest that the traditional partition into “developed” and “transition” economies may be too simplistic, as the level of development of the economy should be taken into account. The main findings suggest that practitioners from less developed economies attach significant importance to technical issues, and adopters in transition economies strongly depend on external help. Although not directly transferrable, our results point to issues that should be taken into consideration when adopting or studying ES in countries with similar traits, such as Ukraine and Belarus in Central and Eastern Europe, or more recent EU member states, such as Croatia, Bulgaria, or Romania.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 336-366
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1233857
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Author-Name: Bo-Ram Kwon
Author-X-Name-First: Bo-Ram
Author-X-Name-Last: Kwon
Author-Name: Junyeong Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Junyeong
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Title: What makes a maker: the motivation for the maker movement in ICT
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The maker movement is a cultural trend that focuses on an individual’s ability to be a creator of things using technology. This study provides an exploratory analysis of the motivations of making and community participation in the maker movement. This study conducted a field study based on motivation theory using a survey methodology that involved 93 individual makers from seven online maker communities. The analysis results show that different motives have a positive effect on makers in different ways: extrinsic, status opportunity motivation affects making itself while use-value motivation affects community participation. Intrinsic motivation does not have a significant relationship with either participation or making. Furthermore, community participation is an important factor in making as it influences both learning and performance, while making only influences performance. These results can help to enlarge the understanding of makers and contribute to the growth of the maker movement.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 318-335
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2016.1238816
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Author-Name: R. O. Fasasi
Author-X-Name-First: R. O.
Author-X-Name-Last: Fasasi
Author-Name: D. Heukelman
Author-X-Name-First: D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Heukelman
Title: ICT: performance evaluation of community development worker’s in South Africa on e-skills
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Community development service practitioners have been increasingly burdened with a broader range of responsibilities and ICT could enhance their productivity. Therefore, it is prudent to incorporate information communication technology (ICT) skills into the skills matrix required by the practitioners in order to deliver the service effectively. Furthermore, ICT use is prevalent in almost every organization, therefore, ICT can also serve as a major factor in flexibility of delivery of community development service to the communities, but only if the practitioners possess adequate skills in using ICT tools (software applications) in retrieving, presenting and disseminating valuable and adequate information within the workplace to the parties involved. The study determines the current work conditions, level of performance and expertise in the use of ICT among community development workers (CDWs) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, by evaluating their abilities and experiences, with a view to identify the areas to enhance their effectiveness. Determining the competency of their use of ICT applications is not an easy task; thus a survey methodology was adopted, with a sample of 189 CDWs (63% female and 37% male). Respondents were given the opportunity to rate of their own current ability to use common computer software applications.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 388-402
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1283285
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Author-Name: Habib Ntwoku
Author-X-Name-First: Habib
Author-X-Name-Last: Ntwoku
Author-Name: Solomon Negash
Author-X-Name-First: Solomon
Author-X-Name-Last: Negash
Author-Name: Peter Meso
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Meso
Title: ICT adoption in Cameroon SME: application of Bass diffusion model
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In almost all low-income countries, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a primary engine for the country’s economic development. While many information and communications technology (ICT) diffusion studies exist, only few focus on low-income countries and even fewer employ Bass-based analysis to examine ICT diffusion in these countries. This study applies the Bass diffusion model to understand SME adoption of ICT in Cameroon, a low-income country. The Bass model was employed because of its predictive capacity. We find that diffusion of ICT among SMEs in the context of a low-income economy is largely driven by forces of imitation rather than forces of innovation. Contributing to practice, this study finds that SMEs with greater sizes, multiple plants, and whose owners have higher education have a greater tendency to adopt ICT early. The theoretical contribution of the paper is applying the well-recognized Bass model from marketing to the IT/IS field and applying it within a low-income country environment by evaluating diffusion of ICTs among SMEs in Cameroon.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 296-317
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1289884
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Author-Name: Ali Pirannejad
Author-X-Name-First: Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Pirannejad
Title: Can the internet promote democracy? A cross-country study based on dynamic panel data models
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In the age of information revolution, information and communication technologies are penetrating all levels of societies and are also influencing the political aspect of each country by providing some facilities such as the Internet and web technologies. Democracy, as a universal value and a political system, is also well known and has an important role in the sublimation of the human societies. This study attempts to examine the effect of Internet extension on democracy promotion by using a panel consisting of 122 countries covering the period from the year 2000 to 2014. In order to estimate the effect, and also to deal with the endogeneity and autocorrelation problems, the dynamic panel data models are employed in the study. The results of estimation models indicate that Internet extension has a significantly positive effect on democracy promotion during the period. In the end, some ideas for further research are presented.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 281-295
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1289889
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Author-Name: Chia-Lin Hsu
Author-X-Name-First: Chia-Lin
Author-X-Name-Last: Hsu
Author-Name: Mu-Chen Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Mu-Chen
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Yu-Hsiang Lin
Author-X-Name-First: Yu-Hsiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin
Title: Information technology adoption for sustainable development: green e-books as an example
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In recent years, due to increasing awareness of the need for environmental protection, there have been significant efforts to improve consumers’ acceptance of green information technology(IT) products for sustainable development. This study first investigated how knowledge about a green IT product (e-books) influences consumers’ planning processes by using the technology acceptance model and the theory of planned behavior. Data from 320 respondents were analyzed using structural equation modeling to examine the hypothesized relationships in the research model. Results show that perceived usefulness, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have a significant and positive impact on the intention to purchase e-books. Results also show the moderating effect of consumers’ knowledge about the environmental friendliness of e-books on their intention to buy e-books. Finally, important implications of the findings are discussed, and directions for future research are also provided in this paper.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 261-280
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1298078
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Author-Name: Francis Kofi Andoh-Baidoo
Author-X-Name-First: Francis Kofi
Author-X-Name-Last: Andoh-Baidoo
Title: Context-specific theorizing in ICT4D research
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 195-211
Issue: 2
Volume: 23
Year: 2017
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2017.1356036
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Why Data Matters for Development? Exploring Data Justice, Micro-Entrepreneurship, Mobile Money and Financial Inclusion
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With the widespread extraction of very large datasets, artificial intelligence using machine learning hold the promise to address socio-economic problems such as poverty, environmental safety, food production, security and the spread of disease. These applications entail Big Data for Development in which social problems, poverty, food security and responses to climate disasters can be solved in the most efficient and effective manner. This brave new world of solving pressing problems through machine learning has several dark sides. A data divide is being created that leaves the most vulnerable populations out of the solutions being created while discriminating against those whose data is churned by obscure algorithms. Complex mathematical models together with computing algorithms produce scores that are used to evaluate the lives of the masses. These systems have scaled to enormous proportions, changing lives by affecting credit scores, job prospects and access to healthcare. The promise of fairness, transparency, cost-effectiveness and efficiency gives rise to powerful scoring algorithms that have the power to create mass devastation while discriminating against the most vulnerable. Questions arise as to: What injustices (types of injustice) are created by datafication of development? how can the injustices caused by the extraction, analysis and commoditization of data be alleviated? Who has access to and what is being done with private data? And for whose benefit or purpose is personal data being extracted? Such questions are explored through the contributions in on data justice, the use of ICTs by micro-Entrepreneurs, mobile money and financial inclusion offered through papers in this issue.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 201-213
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1736820
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Author-Name: Jonathan Cinnamon
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan
Author-X-Name-Last: Cinnamon
Title: Data inequalities and why they matter for development
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The ‘data revolution’ marks a time of growing interest and investment in data – big, small, or otherwise. Critical attention to data is also proliferating, exposing the diverse ways that data produces inequality of opportunity and harm in society. This paper draws the nascent field of critical data studies into conversation with emerging narratives in data-for-development (D4D) to advance the conceptualization of data inequalities, explaining how they both align with and diverge from core tropes of digital inequalities research – and why this matters for development. The paper examines the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to three ‘data divides’ – access to data, representation of the world as data, and control over data flows – through examples of digital identity systems and national data infrastructures, user-generated data, and personal behavioral data produced through corporate platforms. This understanding provides a basis for future research, practice, and policymaking on data-related (in)equalities in development contexts and beyond.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 214-233
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1650244
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Author-Name: Sylvain K. Cibangu
Author-X-Name-First: Sylvain K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Cibangu
Title: Marginalization of indigenous voices in the information age: a case study of cell phones in the rural Congo
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While awareness about the study and empowerment of indigenous, marginalized groups has been brought to light since the 1960s with postcolonial movements, research into marginalization and individuals thereof has been left to arcane, outdated disciplines; and thus, has yet to take root in the wider scientific community and industry. Indeed, with upgraded wearables on the rise, most information and communication technologies [ICTs] research describes marginalization as a lack of access to technology, leaving aside the marginalized and their lives. For example, while cell phones are becoming the most ubiquitous devices of our times, they need masts and their guards in order to best function. Using capability approach, this study conducted open-ended interviews with 16 mast guards in the rural Congo to inquire into their lived experiences about ways in which cell phones generated development. The paper proposed the working, living conditions of concerned individuals as a research lens.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 234-267
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1647403
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Author-Name: Yee Kwan Tang
Author-X-Name-First: Yee Kwan
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang
Author-Name: Victor Konde
Author-X-Name-First: Victor
Author-X-Name-Last: Konde
Title: Differences in ICT use by entrepreneurial micro-firms: evidence from Zambia
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Micro-firms are important for creating jobs and income in developing economies, but these firms face significant constraints, some of which could be ameliorated through ICT. However, it remains unclear which specific ICT uses are intensively employed by different entrepreneurial micro-firms. Notwithstanding external constraints, we examined differences in ICT use by comparably sized micro-firms operating in the same environment that exhibit different entrepreneurial attributes (proactiveness, innovativeness, risk-taking, and growth orientation). Using data from Zambian micro-firms, our findings demonstrate that the four entrepreneurial attributes have a positive yet different influence on three individual categories of ICT use: information and network access; online transaction and interaction; and in-house operations. Indirectly, we pinpoint which ICT applications will likely benefit entrepreneurial firms. Our findings could help researchers and policy-makers to target specific categories of ICT use that drive firm growth and nurture the desirable business behavioral orientations for deploying technology in business.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 268-291
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1684871
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Author-Name: Alejandro Cataldo
Author-X-Name-First: Alejandro
Author-X-Name-Last: Cataldo
Author-Name: Gabriel Pino
Author-X-Name-First: Gabriel
Author-X-Name-Last: Pino
Author-Name: Robert J. McQueen
Author-X-Name-First: Robert J.
Author-X-Name-Last: McQueen
Title: Size matters: the impact of combinations of ICT assets on the performance of Chilean micro, small and medium enterprises
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This paper studies the effects that different combinations of ICT have on the performance indicators of microenterprises and SMEs (MSMEs) of a developing economy. We focus on two questions: First, whether the impact of ICT differs according to different ICT assets used in companies? Second, whether the effects of these combined ICT change according to the company size, especially for MSME in emerging countries? Based on RBV and TOE, we posit that different combinations of ICT have different effects on performance indicators of MSMEs. To test this hypothesis, we used a survey of 5519 Chilean companies. Three major conclusions can be drawn from our results. Firstly, ICT combination in the MSMEs follows a four-stage maturity model. Secondly, each stage has positive effects on MSMEs’ revenues and profits. Thirdly, the organization’s size moderates the impact of ICT on productivity: the smaller the company, the more significant the benefits of ICT assets.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 292-315
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1684870
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Author-Name: Samwel Macharia Chege
Author-X-Name-First: Samwel Macharia
Author-X-Name-Last: Chege
Author-Name: Daoping Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Daoping
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Shaldon Leparan Suntu
Author-X-Name-First: Shaldon Leparan
Author-X-Name-Last: Suntu
Title: Impact of information technology innovation on firm performance in Kenya
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Information communication technology (ICT) is driving modern employment creation with networking sites enabling people to interact through innovation. However, ICT uptake and implementation differ due to moderating factors such as entrepreneur innovativeness, which enhances how technology innovation impacts organizational performance. This study examines the association between technology innovation and firm performance in Kenya by considering the impact of entrepreneur innovativeness on this association. A sample of 240 enterprises and structural equation modeling were used in the analysis. The findings indicate that technology innovation influences firm performance positively. The study recommends that entrepreneurs should develop innovative strategies to actualize firm performance. Government policy should aim at improving ICT infrastructure; promoting small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs’) technological externalities within the industry, and establishing ICT resource centers to support SME performance. The study’s findings enrich existing theories and contribute to business management practices in both developed and developing countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 316-345
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1573717
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Author-Name: Xiaoqing Li
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoqing
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Xiaogang He
Author-X-Name-First: Xiaogang
Author-X-Name-Last: He
Author-Name: Yifeng Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Yifeng
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: The impact of social media on the business performance of small firms in China
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In the present research, the researchers conducted an empirical study on the impact of information from social media on the business performance of small enterprises in China. Findings indicate that the information regarding government and industry policies has a significant impact on business performance. In addition, gender and education of entrepreneurs have moderating effects on the impact of information to business performance.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 346-368
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1594661
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Author-Name: Devendra Dilip Potnis
Author-X-Name-First: Devendra Dilip
Author-X-Name-Last: Potnis
Author-Name: Aakanksha Gaur
Author-X-Name-First: Aakanksha
Author-X-Name-Last: Gaur
Author-Name: Jang Bahadur Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Jang Bahadur
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Title: Analysing slow growth of mobile money market in India using a market separation perspective
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Since the application of mobile technology for financial services can contribute to the economic development of developing countries, it is critical to examine the inhibitors to using mobile money service in countries like India, which have an exceptionally low uptake of this service. Mobile money service enables the customer to carry out financial transactions over a mobile phone without requiring them to own a bank account. By adopting a market separation perspective, this theory-driven, exploratory study proposes and tests a rare event logistic regression model for using mobile money services in India. The analysis of 45,036 responses shows that the ownership of a SIM card (temporal separation), income and ownership of a bank account (financial separations), awareness of mobile money services (information separation), age and gender (social separations), and location of residence (spatial separation) significantly inhibit the use of mobile money services. Implications are discussed at the end.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 369-393
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1668346
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Author-Name: Abhipsa Pal
Author-X-Name-First: Abhipsa
Author-X-Name-Last: Pal
Author-Name: Tejaswini Herath
Author-X-Name-First: Tejaswini
Author-X-Name-Last: Herath
Author-Name: Rahul De’
Author-X-Name-First: Rahul
Author-X-Name-Last: De’
Author-Name: H. Raghav Rao
Author-X-Name-First: H. Raghav
Author-X-Name-Last: Rao
Title: Contextual facilitators and barriers influencing the continued use of mobile payment services in a developing country: insights from adopters in India
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Mobile payment services hold the potential for financial inclusion in developing economies. Low-income countries are characterized by distinctive conditions like price sensitivity, low digital penetration, high risk of failure, and competitive emerging markets, which further influence mobile payment usage. We develop a research model to identify the contextual facilitators (like price benefit, network externalities, trust, and habit) and barriers (like risk, lack of facilitating conditions, and operational constraints) driving mobile payment usage intention. We test the model using data from 298 survey respondents from India who had adopted and were currently using mobile payment services. The factors that facilitate or constrain users’ intention to continue using mobile payments are essential in understanding the technology’s sustenance and its future in enabling financial inclusion.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 394-420
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1701969
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Author-Name: Syed Abidur Rahman
Author-X-Name-First: Syed Abidur
Author-X-Name-Last: Rahman
Author-Name: Mirza Mohammad Didarul Alam
Author-X-Name-First: Mirza Mohammad
Author-X-Name-Last: Didarul Alam
Author-Name: Seyedeh Khadijeh Taghizadeh
Author-X-Name-First: Seyedeh Khadijeh
Author-X-Name-Last: Taghizadeh
Title: Do mobile financial services ensure the subjective well-being of micro-entrepreneurs? An investigation applying UTAUT2 model
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The world is now in human palms due to the rapid proliferation of technology e.g. mobile money transferring. Consequently, the information technology has been sensed as a tool for development which is influencing human well-being. This research embarks upon to examine the influence of UTAUT2 model on the subjective well-being of the bKash agents (micro-entrepreneurs) who belong to the underdeveloped societal group. Data were gathered from the bKash agents in Bangladesh with a response rate of 37.5% and was analyzed by SEM-PLS3.0 statistical software. The results reveal that price value strongly predicts behavioral intention for accepting and using mobile financial services along with other factors. Most importantly, the result suggests that the usage behavior of mobile financial services influences the subjective well-being of the respondents. Adjoining the concept of subjective well-being with a unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology is the paper’s uniqueness to the ‘development’ knowledge domain.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 421-444
Issue: 2
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1643278
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Outrage and anger in a global pandemic: flipping the script on healthcare
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Amidst a global pandemic, outrage and anger over the death of a Black man at the hands of a White police officer spread globally. The protests exposed generations of institutional racism and socio-economic inequities in many countries. This editorial explores the socio-economic inequities that have left those in racially segregated marginalized communities most at risk from COVID 19. It offers a cyclical view of the relationship between socio-economic inequities and health outcomes, suggesting that once these inequities are addressed, then health outcomes can improve. There is an important role to be played by ICTs in enabling a positive cycle to take place. The papers in this issue reflect the ways in which the socio-economic indicators can be increased to support better health outcomes for people in low SES communities. They uncover the key issues facing communities offering healthcare service to their constituents and move the field forward by showing the ways in which ICTs may support a positive cycle of development and health outcomes.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 445-457
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1783826
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Author-Name: Yan Li
Author-X-Name-First: Yan
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Manoj A. Thomas
Author-X-Name-First: Manoj A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas
Author-Name: Debra Stoner
Author-X-Name-First: Debra
Author-X-Name-Last: Stoner
Author-Name: Sarbartha S. J. B. Rana
Author-X-Name-First: Sarbartha S. J. B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Rana
Title: Citizen-centric capacity development for ICT4D: the case of continuing medical education on a stick
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The imbalance of the health workforce between rural and urban has the most severe impact in low-income countries (LICs). Lack of professional development opportunities, such as Continuing Medical Education (CME), is one of the key elements in this disparity. This research first presents a revised Citizen-centric Capacity Development (CCD) framework that focuses on goaldriven ICT solution design and impact assessment. It then investigates how the CCD framework guides the design, development, and assessment of CMES (CME on a Stick), a low-cost, integrative platform for the delivery of CME content to rural health workers in LICs. The success of the CMES project highlights the significance of the CCD framework in creating design artifacts that are contextually relevant, broadly scalable, and technologically sustainable. The research contributes not only to the theoretical knowledge of linking ICT interventions and development goals, but also the practical knowledge of ICT-based human capacity building in LICs.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 458-476
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1756730
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Author-Name: Isaac Holeman
Author-X-Name-First: Isaac
Author-X-Name-Last: Holeman
Author-Name: Dianna Kane
Author-X-Name-First: Dianna
Author-X-Name-Last: Kane
Title: Human-centered design for global health equity
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As digital technologies play a growing role in healthcare, human-centered design is gaining traction in global health. Amid concern that this trend offers little more than buzzwords, our paper clarifies how human-centered design matters for global health equity. First, we contextualize how the design discipline differs from conventional approaches to research and innovation in global health, by emphasizing craft skills and iterative methods that reframe the relationship between design and implementation. Second, while there is no definitive agreement about what the ‘human’ part means, it often implies stakeholder participation, augmenting human skills, and attention to human values. Finally, we consider the practical relevance of human-centered design by reflecting on our experiences accompanying health workers through over seventy digital health initiatives. In light of this material, we describe human-centered design as a flexible yet disciplined approach to innovation that prioritizes people's needs and concrete experiences in the design of complex systems.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 477-505
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1667289
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Author-Name: Rezwanul Hasan Rana
Author-X-Name-First: Rezwanul Hasan
Author-X-Name-Last: Rana
Author-Name: Khorshed Alam
Author-X-Name-First: Khorshed
Author-X-Name-Last: Alam
Author-Name: Jeff Gow
Author-X-Name-First: Jeff
Author-X-Name-Last: Gow
Title: Health outcome and expenditure in low-income countries: does increasing diffusion of information and communication technology matter?
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This paper examines whether increasing diffusion of ICTs has the potential to improve healthcare use and access to better health outcome and higher spending on health in 38 low-income countries with a panel data for the period of 1995 to 2015. The panel corrected standard error, and fixed effect Driscoll-Kraay methods were used to account for unobserved heterogeneity and cross-section dependence in the panel data. A healthoutcome index was developed using partial least square based on a structural equation model with SmartPLS (version 2) software package. The estimated results indicate that increasing diffusion of ICT impacts both the health outcome and expenditure, positively and significantly. The association is stronger when the diffusion of ICT takes place in rural areas. In conclusion, ICT is not only a means for providing better healthcare services but also an essential instrument for popularizing healthcare access and use for all.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 506-524
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1678455
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Author-Name: Frank Nyame-Asiamah
Author-X-Name-First: Frank
Author-X-Name-Last: Nyame-Asiamah
Title: Improving the ‘manager-clinician’ collaboration for effective healthcare ICT and telemedicine adoption processes – a cohered emergent perspective
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Existing research shows that the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for healthcare development in developing countries is largely dominated by donor and international agencies, but the actual organizational-level decisions are often driven by corporate healthcare managers. The consequences of the strategic-driven healthcare ICT adoption practices are that they fail to match clinician users’ requirements and cause them to disuse ICTs for clinical practices and healthcare development. Prior attempts to bring local and globally-distributed actors together to implement ICTs innovatively for healthcare development have emphasized less on synthesizing the diverse information system approaches that inform our understanding of how to narrow the ‘manager-clinician’ tensions in ICT adoption for development in emergent situations. To fill this gap, this article explains the process of shifting healthcare ICT adoption from top-down planning to collective user involvement to enhance clinicians’ acceptance of ICTs for clinical practices and development in a Ghanaian teaching hospital, using the cohered emergent transformation model. Action research was used to engage the hospital’s corporate managers, clinician managers and clinicians, and elicit their views and experiences of the hospital’s ICT adoption for healthcare delivery improvement. Together with observations and document analysis, the data was analyzed to understand the hospital’s information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) adoption issues and identify ways of managing them. The outcomes provide alternative theoretical and practical ways of adopting healthcare technology systems that shift the excessive use of managers’ powers in ICT adoption towards clinicians’ involvement, to enable technology acceptance for clinical practices and healthcare development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 525-550
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1650326
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Author-Name: Judy van Biljon
Author-X-Name-First: Judy
Author-X-Name-Last: van Biljon
Title: Knowledge mobilization of human–computer interaction for development research: core issues and domain questions
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Human-computer interaction for development (HCI4D) operates at the intersection of Human-computer interaction (HCI) and information and communication technology for development (ICT4D). The interdisciplinary nature complicates knowledge transfer and articulation between the disciplines contributing to the HCI4D domain. This paper proposes a conceptual framework to highlight the core issues and domain questions in HCI4D towards supporting knowledge mobilization between researchers in HCI4D and the related fields. This paper presents an overview of the HCI4D literature (2007–2017) which investigated the domain questions, including the core issues, focus areas, the phenomena of interest, target users and the research methods. The findings were presented as a conceptual framework which comprises the core issues and salient elements for each of the domain questions. This framework was evaluated and checked against 2017–2019 literature to propose a final HCI4D knowledge mobilization framework (HCI4D_KMF). The contribution lies in knowledge transfer and articulation towards enriching discussions on HCI4D research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 551-576
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1767022
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Author-Name: Julia Bello-Bravo
Author-X-Name-First: Julia
Author-X-Name-Last: Bello-Bravo
Author-Name: Eric Abbott
Author-X-Name-First: Eric
Author-X-Name-Last: Abbott
Author-Name: Sostino Mocumbe
Author-X-Name-First: Sostino
Author-X-Name-Last: Mocumbe
Author-Name: Ricardo Maria
Author-X-Name-First: Ricardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Maria
Author-Name: Robert Mazur
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Mazur
Author-Name: Barry R. Pittendrigh
Author-X-Name-First: Barry R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Pittendrigh
Title: An 89% solution adoption rate at a two-year follow-up: evaluating the effectiveness of an animated agricultural video approach
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Securing the adoption of scalable agro-educational information and communication technology (ICT) solutions by farmers remains one of the international development community’s most elusive goals – in part due to two key gaps in the data: (1) limited comparisons of competing knowledge-delivery methods, and (2) few to no follow-ups on long-term knowledge retention and solution adoption. Addressing both of these gaps, this follow-up study measures farmer knowledge retention and solution adoption two years after being trained on an improved postharvest bean storage method in northern Mozambique. The results found animated-video knowledge delivery at least as effective as a traditional extension approach for knowledge retention (97.9%) and solution adoption (89%). As animated video can more cost-effectively reach the widest – even geographically isolated – populations, it readily complements extension services and international development community efforts to secure knowledge transfer and recipient buy-in for innovations. Implications and future research for adult learning are also discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 577-590
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1697632
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Author-Name: Fanos Mekonnen Birke
Author-X-Name-First: Fanos Mekonnen
Author-X-Name-Last: Birke
Author-Name: Andrea Knierim
Author-X-Name-First: Andrea
Author-X-Name-Last: Knierim
Title: ICT for agriculture extension: actor network theory for understanding the establishment of agricultural knowledge centers in South Wollo, Ethiopia
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This study aims at understanding how various actors interacted in establishing and managing an Information Communication Technology (ICT)- based initiative called Agricultural Knowledge Centers (AKCs) in Ethiopia. Additionally, it explores the diverging and shared interests of the actors in the benefits of the AKCs. We gathered and analyzed data from in-depth interviews in five extension offices in the South Wollo zone, Ethiopia, and supplemented it with project documents and observations. We used the Actor Network Theory (ANT), particularly the four moments of translation, to analyze the results. The findings show how people and technology came together to establish the AKCs and to provide extension experts access to digital knowledge. Factors that contributed to creating and stabilizing the AKC actor network included the presence of an actor to facilitate the process, alignment of interests among actors in the network, building the capacities and motivation of the various actors to execute their roles, and availability of computers with strong internet connections. These findings contribute to practical and policy debates on harnessing ICT’s potential for facilitating socioeconomic development in the Global South; and to the theoretical discussions on the merits of the ANT perspective in analyzing the adoption of technological innovations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 591-606
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1727826
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Author-Name: Amrita Chatterjee
Author-X-Name-First: Amrita
Author-X-Name-Last: Chatterjee
Title: Financial inclusion, information and communication technology diffusion, and economic growth: a panel data analysis
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Earlier studies accept that both Financial Inclusion (FI) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) individually play positive role in economic growth. Moreover, ICT applications like mobile phone and internet penetration are being increasingly utilized in banking sector. The present study has shown that ICT development can be an important determinant of Financial Inclusion by using a fixed-effect panel data model of 41 countries. The paper further contributes by highlighting the role of FI, powered by a better ICT penetration, in fostering the growth of the countries in a Dynamic Panel Data Model. The results suggest that both FI individually and once coupled with mobile and internet can improve the per capita growth. However, in developing countries, the role of ICT indicators in fostering financial inclusion and therefore growth is not very promising. From the policy perspective, it suggests that more investment in educating people about the usage of ICT in formal banking sector is required.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 607-635
Issue: 3
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1734770
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Author-Name: Judy van Biljon
Author-X-Name-First: Judy
Author-X-Name-Last: van Biljon
Author-Name: Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson
Author-X-Name-First: Kweku-Muata
Author-X-Name-Last: Osei-Bryson
Title: The communicative power of knowledge visualizations in mobilizing information and communication technology research
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This editorial explores knowledge visualization, a field of study that investigates the power of visual formats to represent knowledge, as a strategy to enhance knowledge mobilization of results from ICT4D research. We highlight the fact that there are evidence-based guidelines for creating and crafting visualizations in academic writing. We also provide some visualization examples that highlight general knowledge visualization criteria such as anchor and extend, familiarity, clarity and consistency, include text, prudent simplicity and aesthetics. Although visualization is not the central theme of any of the papers in this issue, the papers offer a variety of visualization techniques as appropriate to the knowledge domain.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 637-652
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1821954
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Author-Name: Franz-Ferdinand Rothe
Author-X-Name-First: Franz-Ferdinand
Author-X-Name-Last: Rothe
Title: Rethinking positive and negative impacts of ‘ICT for development’ through the holistic lens of the sustainable development goals
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The field of information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) is driven by the conviction that ICTs can be used to improve peoples’ lives. Yet, it often faces criticism related to the negative effects that are associated with ICTs. Instead of viewing these as arguments against ICT4D, this article presents an integrated approach to incorporating them in our conceptualization of ICT4D impact. For this purpose, we envision a framework that is grounded in the interrelated set of Sustainable Development Goals, which make the complex interdependencies between different development goals explicit. By mapping the potentially harmful impact of ICTs within this network of goals, this framework provides a point of reference for holistically conceptualizing ICTs’ negative impact through the lens of policy coherence. Based on this framework, this article discusses, how to conceptualize ICT4D impact, taking into account the multidimensional implications for the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 653-669
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1756728
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Author-Name: Joseph G. Bock
Author-X-Name-First: Joseph G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bock
Author-Name: Ziaul Haque
Author-X-Name-First: Ziaul
Author-X-Name-Last: Haque
Author-Name: Kevin A. McMahon
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin A.
Author-X-Name-Last: McMahon
Title: Displaced and dismayed: how ICTs are helping refugees and migrants, and how we can do better
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Employing ICT platforms has the potential to improve efforts to assist displaced people, or to liberate them in being more able to help each other, or both. And while platform development has resulted in a patchwork of initiatives – an electronic version of ‘letting a thousand flowers bloom’ – there are patterns emerging as to which flowers grow and have ‘staying power’ as compared to ones that wilt and die. Using a partial application of grounded theory, we analyze 47 platforms, categorizing the services they provide, the functionalities they use, and the extent to which end users are involved in initial design and ongoing modification. We found that 23% offer one-way communication, 72%, provide two-way communication, 74% involve crowdsourcing and 43% use artificial intelligence. For future developers, we offer a preliminary list of what leads to a successful ICT initiative for refugees and migrants. Finally, we list ethical considerations for all stakeholders.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 670-691
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1727827
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Author-Name: Caroline Stratton
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline
Author-X-Name-Last: Stratton
Author-Name: David Nemer
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Nemer
Title: ICTD Research in Latin America: literature review, scholar feedback, and recommendations
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Reviews of the ICTD literature have noted a scarcity of studies about Latin American countries. We investigate (1) what are the alternatives to ICTD and English-language ICTD publication venues researchers utilize to disseminate their work and why they may do so, and (2) what methodological, theoretical, and contextual characteristics these researchers bring to their publications. The study takes a two-pronged approach to answer these questions: a survey of researchers who have conducted ICTD research in Latin America and an analysis of their ICTD publications. We find that researchers use an array of specific alternative and additional terms to describe ICTD research, that methodological and theoretical characteristics of the literature resemble ICTD in general, and that contextual coverage of the region is lacking. Our results prompt a set of recommendations for better incorporating scholarship about Latin America in the ICTD field as well as improving global coverage of the ICTD community.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 692-710
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1701970
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Author-Name: Jinhee Kim
Author-X-Name-First: Jinhee
Author-X-Name-Last: Kim
Title: Voices of youth in reconceptualising and repositioning the role of mobile learning for sustainable development
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This qualitative study explores youth’ perception of opportunities for mobile learning (M-Learning) as a means to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Data were collected through the qualitative case study of a M-Learning project called the 8th e-ICON World Contest hosted by Korean Ministry of Education and the Hawaii Department of Education. Drawing on youth’ insights and their knowledge as a basis for exploring the potential of M-Learning, the study recommends three areas for the integration of M-Learning with a view to achieving SDGs as follows: (1) M-Learning for improving access to education; (2) M-Learning for improving the quality of education; (3) M-Learning for building and scaling up collective partnership. The study also confirms that youth could play an active role in utilising opportunities of M-Learning to address the current educational development agenda and suggests how M-Learning can be conceptualized as a development intervention.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 711-727
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1749537
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Author-Name: Domingo Nevado Peña
Author-X-Name-First: Domingo
Author-X-Name-Last: Nevado Peña
Author-Name: Víctor Raúl López Ruiz
Author-X-Name-First: Víctor Raúl
Author-X-Name-Last: López Ruiz
Author-Name: José Luis Alfaro Navarro
Author-X-Name-First: José Luis
Author-X-Name-Last: Alfaro Navarro
Title: An analysis of the key role of human and technological development in the smart specialization of smart European regions
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The Europe 2020 development strategy prioritizes the so-called Smart Regions, reflecting the European Commission's commitment to geographical ‘specialization.’ Accordingly, the European regions have developed innovation strategies for smart specialization. A key element in these development strategies is the technological factor, which is clearly influenced by the level of human development in the region. This article analyses the convergence between citizens’ capacities and technological development in a region. Specifically, we analyse 129 NUTS 2 regions in Europe, using official data provided by Eurostat. To measure human development, this article proposes a Smart Human Index based on a synthetic indicator incorporating three dimensions; in addition, we use two dimensions to construct an indicator of regional technological development. The results show that a region's technological capacity clearly depends on its inhabitants’ degree of formal education, while their use of technologies depends on the citizens’ degree of social openness and cultural level.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 728-741
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1704675
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Author-Name: Peter Adjei-Bamfo
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Adjei-Bamfo
Author-Name: Kwame Ameyaw Domfeh
Author-X-Name-First: Kwame Ameyaw
Author-X-Name-Last: Domfeh
Author-Name: Justice Nyigmah Bawole
Author-X-Name-First: Justice Nyigmah
Author-X-Name-Last: Bawole
Author-Name: Albert Ahenkan
Author-X-Name-First: Albert
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahenkan
Author-Name: Theophilus Maloreh-Nyamekye
Author-X-Name-First: Theophilus
Author-X-Name-Last: Maloreh-Nyamekye
Author-Name: Stephanie Adjei-Bamfo
Author-X-Name-First: Stephanie
Author-X-Name-Last: Adjei-Bamfo
Author-Name: Samuel Antwi Darkwah
Author-X-Name-First: Samuel Antwi
Author-X-Name-Last: Darkwah
Title: An e-government framework for assessing readiness for public sector e-procurement in a lower-middle income country
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Governments globally are leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) growth towards improving the quality of public procurement services for socio-economic development. However, the extent of its application differs across nations. Notwithstanding the extant theoretical and empirical literature on IT for development, knowledge on how to assess readiness for adopting a full e-procurement system in the public sector of lower and lower-middle income countries (LMICs) begs for understanding. With the narrative of Ghana, we address this gap by drawing on the institutional and economic theory and the United Nations E-Government Development Index towards a holistic framework beyond the dyad of linear website functionalities and internet focus of prior e-government adoption models. Elite interviews gathered from multiple cases from Ghana’s public sector reveals the key readiness determinants for a full public sector e-procurement system. This study has significant implications for shaping the process-oriented management of government e-procurement projects towards socio-economic development in LMICs amid their complex institutional and socio-technical environments.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 742-761
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1769542
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Author-Name: Adebowale Owoseni
Author-X-Name-First: Adebowale
Author-X-Name-Last: Owoseni
Author-Name: Hossana Twinomurinzi
Author-X-Name-First: Hossana
Author-X-Name-Last: Twinomurinzi
Title: Evaluating mobile app usage by service sector micro and small enterprises in Nigeria: an abductive approach
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This research investigated how mobile apps influence the dynamic capabilities of service sector micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Lagos, Nigeria. Using an abductive method, data from 388 service sector MSEs was examined through exploratory factor analysis. The resultant model suggests that mobile app usage barely increases the absorptive capability (integrating new learning into the organization) of MSEs; rather, it strongly influences the ability to seize opportunities. The result implies that mobile app usage by service sector MSEs in Lagos deviates from the conventional views on the micro foundations of the dynamic capability framework, which argues that sensed opportunities are first analysed (shaped) before resources are deployed towards their maximization. These findings suggest that the service sector MSEs in Lagos seldom scrutinize opportunities before deploying resources to seize them. This study extends IS literature on how mobile apps help MSEs to exploit business opportunities in resource-constrained contexts.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 762-772
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1727825
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Author-Name: Manas Tripathi
Author-X-Name-First: Manas
Author-X-Name-Last: Tripathi
Author-Name: Sarveshwar Kumar Inani
Author-X-Name-First: Sarveshwar Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Inani
Title: Does information and communications technology affect economic growth? Empirical evidence from SAARC countries
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This study investigates the impact of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) on economic growth (gross domestic product) for member countries of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) using annual data for the period 1990–2014. The study has employed augmented Cobb–Douglas production function by incorporating ICT along with capital and labor. We have taken teledensity (number of fixed and mobile phones per 10,000 people) as the proxy of ICT. This study has included only four SAARC countries (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan) due to data constraints. Our findings reveal a positive and statistically significant effect of ICT on economic growth using panel data techniques. However, the impact of ICT on economic growth is highest for India followed by Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan respectively. This study has crucial policy implications for SAARC countries as they have started giving due significance to the issues related to ICT these years.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 773-787
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1785827
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Author-Name: Maitrayee Mukerji
Author-X-Name-First: Maitrayee
Author-X-Name-Last: Mukerji
Author-Name: Unnati Chauhan
Author-X-Name-First: Unnati
Author-X-Name-Last: Chauhan
Title: A social network analysis of ICTD conferences (2006–2017)
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Information and Communication Technologies for Development is an interdisciplinary area of research associated with engineering, application, and adoption of ICTs in developing regions and/or for development. The International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) was started in 2006 with the objective to build a community of scholars and practitioners from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. In this paper, we examine the social dimension of ICTD as manifest in co-authorship ties in the papers published in conference proceedings. This research community has 1053 unique authors from 302 institutions in 55 countries. Almost 85% of 456 papers are co-authored by two or more people. Initially, the research community displayed small-world characteristics but the social network subsequently displays a distinct core-periphery structure. Further, collaborative ties among academic institutions in developing countries are comparatively less. A key implication is that institutional support is imperative to initiate and maintain collaborative research ties.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 788-810
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1685930
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Author-Name: Ananchanok Watchaton
Author-X-Name-First: Ananchanok
Author-X-Name-Last: Watchaton
Author-Name: Donyaprueth Krairit
Author-X-Name-First: Donyaprueth
Author-X-Name-Last: Krairit
Title: Exploring university perceptions of IS implementation and attributes of success: a case study of public universities in Thailand
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This study aims to gain a better understanding of public university implementation of organizational information systems (IS). Mixed methods research was used, including initial exploration, telephone interviews, and a self-administered mail survey. The data were gathered from university personnel at 40 public universities in Thailand, and the research focused on the university student-registration systems (S-R). The study results highlight the different perceptions between two response groups: administrators and system users. The results show different perceptions of IS implementation and attributes that define IS implementation success. The results also serve as important suggestions that need to be recognized by administrators and practitioners for effectively planning the implementation of organizational IS in public universities.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 811-836
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1643281
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Author-Name: Naci Karkin
Author-X-Name-First: Naci
Author-X-Name-Last: Karkin
Author-Name: Marijn Janssen
Author-X-Name-First: Marijn
Author-X-Name-Last: Janssen
Title: Structural changes driven by e-petitioning technology: changing the relationship between the central government and local governments
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e-Petitioning is a type of information and communication technology for development that can be used by citizens to express their voices in society. Although much work is focused on government-citizen relationships, little is known about whether and, if so, how e-petitions technology might result in structural transformations in public administration. In this study, we investigated the effects of an e-petitioning system in the Turkish public administration from neo-institutional and transaction cost perspectives. In contrast to the expectation of reducing transaction costs due to ICTs use, the transaction costs increased. The changes have further strengthened the central government by transforming the current tutelary relationship into a more hierarchical structure. The change is not driven by lowering transaction costs; instead, the change mirrors the power structures. The use of technology changed the structures in such a way that political power structures are reinforced while empowering the citizens to make their voices heard.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 837-855
Issue: 4
Volume: 26
Year: 2020
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1742078
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Author-Name: Silvia Masiero
Author-X-Name-First: Silvia
Author-X-Name-Last: Masiero
Author-Name: Savita Bailur
Author-X-Name-First: Savita
Author-X-Name-Last: Bailur
Title: Digital identity for development: The quest for justice and a research agenda
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We pursue three main objectives in this editorial for the Special Issue on Identification in a Digital Age: Implications for Development. After outlining the motivations that led us to launch this Special Issue call, we first propose a framework to map the theoretical link between digital identity and human development, articulated in three dimensions linking digital identity to expected development outcomes. Secondly, we present the seven papers in this collection in terms of how they problematise such a link, observing how each of them uses empirical data to increase existing knowledge on this connection and question it. Thirdly, we leverage insights from these contributions to put forward a research agenda on digital identity and human development, suggesting possible avenues to engage with this topic and ultimately, framing digital identity as an object of ICT4D research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-12
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1859669
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Author-Name: Emrys Schoemaker
Author-X-Name-First: Emrys
Author-X-Name-Last: Schoemaker
Author-Name: Dina Baslan
Author-X-Name-First: Dina
Author-X-Name-Last: Baslan
Author-Name: Bryan Pon
Author-X-Name-First: Bryan
Author-X-Name-Last: Pon
Author-Name: Nicola Dell
Author-X-Name-First: Nicola
Author-X-Name-Last: Dell
Title: Identity at the margins: data justice and refugee experiences with digital identity systems in Lebanon, Jordan, and Uganda
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This paper examines refugees' experiences with and perspectives on the digital identity systems used by humanitarian organizations to collect, manage, and share their personal data. Through a qualitative study with 198 refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, and Uganda, we show how existing humanitarian identity systems present numerous challenges for refugees. For example, we find that refugees have little to no knowledge of the institutional systems and processes through which their personal data are managed and used. In addition, refugees are typically not able to exercise agency with regard to data that are collected about them (e.g. given choices about the data collected). At the same time, we show how refugees make active efforts to negotiate the various identities available to them, consciously weighing the benefits and constraints associated with different statuses to maximize their access to services, eligibility for employment, and spatial mobility. We engage with Taylor's lens of data justice to make sense of our findings and conclude by highlighting the potential of feminist science and technology study frameworks to further develop theories of data justice that can support analysis of identification systems that serve the interests of the most vulnerable.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 13-36
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1785826
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Author-Name: Bidisha Chaudhuri
Author-X-Name-First: Bidisha
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Title: Distant, opaque and seamful: seeing the state through the workings of Aadhaar in India
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In this paper, I aim to explore in what ways a digital identity system affects the relationship between state and citizen. Invoking ‘seeing the state’ as an analytical lens and adopting ‘anthropology of state’ as a methodological approach, I explore the changing state–citizen relationship through citizens’ everyday encounters with the state and through quotidian practices of the state mediated through material and social practices around Aadhaar, the foundational digital ID system in India. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork on welfare disbursement in Jharkhand, I argue, when citizens interact with the state through the workings of Aadhaar, they see the state to be increasingly distant, opaque and seamful. My overall objective is to show how the discursive practices through which the state appear in its citizens’ perception changes through the mediation of a foundational digital identity system.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 37-49
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1789037
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Author-Name: Aaron Martin
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Author-X-Name-Last: Martin
Author-Name: Linnet Taylor
Author-X-Name-First: Linnet
Author-X-Name-Last: Taylor
Title: Exclusion and inclusion in identification: regulation, displacement and data justice
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Around the world, regimes of identification regulate people’s interactions with state and commercial institutions. These regimes promise access to resources and entitlements, while also facilitating people’s visibility to states and therefore their governability. For many, proving one’s identity presents no challenge; however, it is estimated that a billion people have no official proof of identity. Meanwhile, the humanitarian sector is undergoing a transformation in which digital identity, mobile connectivity and digital finance are central features. Through a data justice lens, this paper explores customer identification regimes in two country contexts in which large displaced populations are present: Uganda and Bangladesh. The two cases reveal divergent approaches to regulating refugee identification: while Uganda's policy environment has recently become more inclusive, Bangladesh's proves to be particularly restrictive. We reflect on what these cases mean for the future development of digital identity systems by the humanitarian sector and the implications for data justice.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 50-66
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1811943
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Author-Name: Shyam Krishna
Author-X-Name-First: Shyam
Author-X-Name-Last: Krishna
Title: Digital identity, datafication and social justice: understanding Aadhaar use among informal workers in south India
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Aadhaar, India's national biometric digital identity program aims to provide 12-digit number for every Indian resident. Through this Aadhaar seeks to achieve digital financial inclusion of groups like marginalized informal workers. This paper focuses on experiences of informal worker groups – of cab-drivers and domestic workers in a south Indian city who use Aadhaar as an identity for verification on online recruitment portals and gig-economy apps. The paper contributes a novel theoretical lens to the literature on ‘data justice’ and more broadly to ICT4D research. It operationalizes the cultural, economic and political dimensions of ‘abnormal justice’ as being synergistic with surveillance and datafication inherent to digital identity. Using empirical evidence of semi-structured interviews and field observations, this paper present three critical findings: current use of digital identities reifies extant cultural inequalities experienced by marginalized workers; unprotected datafication exploits the new-found digital participation of the marginalized to create further economic inequalities; and unfair and complex barriers continue to exist for the marginalized using digital identity to voice ‘informed consent’ or to access redressals to security issues.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 67-90
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1818544
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Author-Name: John Effah
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Effah
Author-Name: Emmanuel Owusu-Oware
Author-X-Name-First: Emmanuel
Author-X-Name-Last: Owusu-Oware
Title: From national to sector level biometric systems: the case of Ghana
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Biometric systems offer opportunities for developing countries to address citizen identification challenges. In recent years, biometric systems have been deployed at the national and sector levels or both. However, related information systems research has focused on either the national or sector levels. Less knowledge thus exists on the relationship between the two levels. To address this gap, this study employs interpretive case study methodology and activity theory to investigate a failed national biometric project in Ghana and its relationship with emergent sector level biometric systems. The findings show that lack of political consensus and conflicting laws can lead to national biometric system failure and multiple sector level systems. Moreover, implementation of multiple biometric systems leads to duplication of resources, infrastructure, and biometric data for individuals. Based on the findings, the paper discusses implications for theory, research, and national development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 91-110
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1818543
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Author-Name: Gianluca Iazzolino
Author-X-Name-First: Gianluca
Author-X-Name-Last: Iazzolino
Title: Infrastructure of compassionate repression: making sense of biometrics in Kakuma refugee camp
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My article focuses on the pilot of a Biometric Identity Management System (BIMS) for the distribution on in-kind aid in Kakuma refugee camp, in Kenya’s Turkana county, to examine the perception of biometric systems of verification by refugees. It explores how Somali refugees reflect on the implications of BIMS for their relations vis-à-vis humanitarian organizations, the Kenya state and other refugees, making sense of the humanitarian rationality tasked with both managing and policing populations in need. It thus argues that biopolitical technologies such as biometrics highlight, and heighten, the tension between care and surveillance as refugees challenge the official motives behind biometric infrastructures with counter-narratives situated in a specific socio-political milieu. Through an intense interpretative labor, which I captured in interviews and focus group discussions in Kakuma and Eastleigh, Nairobi, refugees open a crack in the apolitical veneer of humanitarianism, revealing, and challenging, the politics of biometrics.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 111-128
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1816881
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Author-Name: Amiya Bhatia
Author-X-Name-First: Amiya
Author-X-Name-Last: Bhatia
Author-Name: Elizabeth Donger
Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth
Author-X-Name-Last: Donger
Author-Name: Jacqueline Bhabha
Author-X-Name-First: Jacqueline
Author-X-Name-Last: Bhabha
Title: ‘Without an Aadhaar card nothing could be done’: a mixed methods study of biometric identification and birth registration for children in Varanasi, India
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Research on the global growth of digital identification programs has been largely silent on the implications for children and on birth registration. We conducted a mixed methods study with children, caregivers, and service providers in the Indian city of Varanasi to examine access to, and perceptions of, birth registration and Aadhaar. Findings show enrollment in Aadhaar far exceeds birth registration for both children and their caregivers, and that many respondents believe that Aadhaar enrollment is mandatory, and equates to securing proof of citizenship. Respondents described similar challenges with birth registration and Aadhaar, including that both can be falsified to support child labor and child trafficking. We suggest that promoting Aadhaar enrollment over birth registration undermines the critical role of birth registration in providing the state with comprehensive and actionable public health data. Links between birth registration and Aadhaar should be strengthened and their role in advancing child protection more closely examined.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 129-149
Issue: 1
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1840325
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Author-Name: James Pick
Author-X-Name-First: James
Author-X-Name-Last: Pick
Author-Name: Avijit Sarkar
Author-X-Name-First: Avijit
Author-X-Name-Last: Sarkar
Author-Name: Elizabeth Parrish
Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth
Author-X-Name-Last: Parrish
Title: The Latin American and Caribbean digital divide: a geospatial and multivariate analysis
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This paper examines spatial patterns of information and communication technology (ICT) adoption and utilization and seeks to understand underlying reasons for the digital divide in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Five distinctive clusters of technology adoption and use factors are identified, characterized, and geographically mapped. Disparities in adoption and utilization in ICTs in 36 LAC countries are examined Using a Spatially Aware Technology Utilization Model, fifteen socioeconomic, innovation, business efficiency, infrastructural, affordability, and societal openness indicators are posited to be associated with six ICT indicators. Human development, civil liberties, political rights, urban population, and electricity access are found to influence ICT adoption and use in LAC indicating socio-economic, urban, societal openness, and infrastructural dimensions of the digital divide in this world region. For a sub-sample of Latin American nations, regression findings point to human development and infrastructural factors. Spatial bias in confirmatory analysis is diagnosed, and policies are recommended.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 235-262
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1805398
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Author-Name: Jonathan Hersh
Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan
Author-X-Name-Last: Hersh
Author-Name: Ryan Engstrom
Author-X-Name-First: Ryan
Author-X-Name-Last: Engstrom
Author-Name: Michael Mann
Author-X-Name-First: Michael
Author-X-Name-Last: Mann
Title: Open data for algorithms: mapping poverty in Belize using open satellite derived features and machine learning
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Several methods have been proposed for using satellite imagery to model poverty. These include poverty mapping using convolutional neural networks applied either directly or using transfer learning to high resolution satellite images, or combinations of methods that combine satellite imagery with standard methods. However, these methods require proprietary imagery which, given their cost and infrequent acquisition, may render these advances impractical for most applications. The authors investigate how satellite-derived poverty maps may improve when incorporating features derived from Sentinel-2 and MODIS imagery, which are both open-source and freely and readily available. The authors estimate a poverty map for Belize which incorporates spatial and time series features derived from these sensors, with and without survey derived variables. They document an 8% percent improvement in model performance when including these satellite features and conclude by arguing that Open Data for Development should include open data pipelines where possible.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 263-292
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1811945
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Author-Name: Ernest K. Adu
Author-X-Name-First: Ernest K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Adu
Author-Name: Annette Mills
Author-X-Name-First: Annette
Author-X-Name-Last: Mills
Author-Name: Nelly Todorova
Author-X-Name-First: Nelly
Author-X-Name-Last: Todorova
Title: Factors influencing individuals’ personal health information privacy concerns. A study in Ghana
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With advances in digitization, there have been heightened concerns about online privacy in developing countries, in particular, the privacy of personal health information (PHI) as these are shared among various stakeholders. To understand these concerns, this study explores the impacts of individuals’ characteristics, experiences, and perceptions on PHI privacy concerns (PHIPC) in the healthcare setting of a developing country, Ghana. Using data from 276 individuals, the results show individuals are less concerned about PHI collection, but more concerned about the management of their PHI once it is collected (e.g. errors, secondary use, and unauthorized use). The results further indicate that the factors influencing PHIPC are differentiated for the collection and management of PHI. While gender, age, health status, and privacy risk perceptions impact PHI collection concerns, PHI management concerns are impacted by privacy orientation, computer experience, and trust in healthcare providers. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 208-234
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1806018
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Author-Name: Gerardo Quinones
Author-X-Name-First: Gerardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Quinones
Author-Name: Richard Heeks
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Heeks
Author-Name: Brian Nicholson
Author-X-Name-First: Brian
Author-X-Name-Last: Nicholson
Title: Embeddedness of digital start-ups in development contexts: field experience from Latin America
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Context is a key mediator of the relation between digital and development, including digital enterprise and development. Yet this mediation is little-understood in terms of contextual embeddedness. To address this gap, we analyse field evidence on digital start-ups in Latin America’s four largest economies using the Triple Embeddedness Framework (TEF). We find digital start-ups have multiple, hybrid embeddedness: in product and digital sector regimes, in local and global industry regimes, and in their economic and socio-political environment. Successful digital start-ups have optimal embeddedness: strong enough to provide flows of knowledge and resources; not so strong as to constrain innovation. Positioning of global South digital start-ups on the relative periphery of the global economy has benefits; allowing ideas to flow in but offering some protection from external competition. Alongside this new conceptualisation of digital enterprise and development, conclusions are drawn for future research, government policy and business strategy.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 171-190
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1779638
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Author-Name: Andy Dearden
Author-X-Name-First: Andy
Author-X-Name-Last: Dearden
Author-Name: Dorothea Kleine
Author-X-Name-First: Dorothea
Author-X-Name-Last: Kleine
Title: Interdisciplinarity, self-governance and dialogue: the participatory process underpinning the minimum ethical standards for ICTD/ICT4D research
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Concerns about ethical issues in ICTD/ICT4D research have been growing in recent years, alongside calls to agree minimum ethical standards. This paper reflects on the three-year participatory process, co-facilitated by the authors, that has led to collective agreement on such a set of minimum ethical standards for ICTD/ICT4D research. The standards have been published (at http://www.ictdethics.org) under a Creative Commons licence, and are open for further comment. The current version has been endorsed by the ICTD conference series, and there is ongoing dialogue about their implementation by other conferences, journals, and funding bodies. While the standards themselves are a collective effort, in this paper the facilitators lay out their own specific thinking and approach to the co-production process that they designed and facilitated. It considers the successes, potential for further improvement, as well as critical features underpinning the standards’ legitimacy. These reflections may help guide other research communities interested in such participatory self-regulation processes.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 361-380
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1840321
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Author-Name: Shashi Kant Srivastava
Author-X-Name-First: Shashi Kant
Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava
Title: IT Capital in improving national innovation productivity: understanding IT productivity paradox through cognitive path-dependence model
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This paper deals with the issue of IT productivity paradox and examines the influence of IT capital and IT institution on the national innovation productivity. Applying North’s neo-institutional economics, Hayek’s model of the mind, and Bandura’s explanation of learning we try to understand this relationship through the cognitive path dependence model. We perform our analysis using a data set of 137 countries and apply Partial Least Square (PLS) technique of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM); our finding suggests existence of strong IT institutions as an essential step to capitalize IT investments to national innovation productivity. The IT institutions of the nation fully mediate the relationship between IT capital and national innovation productivity. The study demonstrates a cognitive perspective to the subject of IT & development and brings about policy recommendation for diverse national scenarios.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 314-335
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1850407
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Author-Name: Tsuyoshi Kano
Author-X-Name-First: Tsuyoshi
Author-X-Name-Last: Kano
Author-Name: Abdul Matin Sheikh
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul Matin
Author-X-Name-Last: Sheikh
Author-Name: Kentaro Toyama
Author-X-Name-First: Kentaro
Author-X-Name-Last: Toyama
Title: IT Career aspirations in Bangladesh: a Trigger for development?
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Saxenian’s concept of ‘brain circulation’ explains how a developing country can benefit when its diaspora community returns home to accelerate economic growth, but it says little about who leaves a country in the first place, and why they leave. We consider this issue in the context of Bangladesh’s IT sector and focus on university students’ aspirations for careers abroad. Based on a survey of 591 undergraduate IT students, we find that students’ aspirations bifurcate into those hoping to work in English-speaking developed countries and those expecting to remain in Bangladesh, and that the difference correlates with parental income, attendance at elite universities, gender, and the presence of role models. We also find that parental income is predictive of what factors students value in a job. Findings are discussed in relation to socio-cognitive career theory, with implications for interventions that could improve IT brain circulation in Bangladesh and beyond.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 336-360
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1885332
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Author-Name: Monzur Hossain
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Author-X-Name-Last: Hossain
Author-Name: Hussain Samad
Author-X-Name-First: Hussain
Author-X-Name-Last: Samad
Title: Mobile phones, household welfare, and women’s empowerment: evidence from rural off-grid regions of Bangladesh
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Using household survey data from off-grid regions of rural Bangladesh, this study attempts to assess the impacts of mobile phone use on household welfare and women’s empowerment. Using two propensity score-based weighted regressions (IPW and AIPW), this study finds that mobile phone use increases household income (3–10 percent) from different sources, such as small businesses and remittances; improves women’s empowerment; and facilitates consumption smoothing during periods of shocks. Thus, favorable policies on investment in mobile telephone technologies, tariffs on talk time and internet usage, and mobile innovations, such as mobile financial services could reduce communication bottlenecks and digital divide in rural lagging regions that will help achieve a balanced regional development. Simultaneously, policies to avoid adverse impact of mobile phone usage should also be in place.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 191-207
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1818542
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Author-Name: Moonjung Yim
Author-X-Name-First: Moonjung
Author-X-Name-Last: Yim
Author-Name: Ricardo Gomez
Author-X-Name-First: Ricardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Gomez
Title: Strengthening ICT4D evaluation: lessons from the fields of program evaluation, IS/IT evaluation, and aid/development evaluation
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This study suggests ways to strengthen and clarify conceptual underpinnings of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) evaluation by exploring its associations with other related evaluation fields – program evaluation, information system/information technology (IS/IT) evaluation, and aid/development evaluation. These fields have developed long and rich theoretical discourses, models, and approaches over the years, which are of interest to strengthen evaluation practices in ICT4D. Through detailed content analyses and expert interviews, we find that ICT4D evaluation shows significant parallels with the three fields in theory and practice. Also, we see that ICT4D evaluation has developed its own discourse – in particular, ICT4D researchers have valued capturing the situated development context of ICT. We argue that ICT4D evaluation can learn more from other evaluation traditions and disciplines, in order to help move the field to a more ‘mature’ stage.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 381-415
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1876619
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
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Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Pandemics within the pandemic: confronting socio-economic inequities in a datafied world
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The pandemic has brought to light and exacerbated inequities that have plagued the world even before COVID-19 spread. Despite its medical and technological advances, much of the western world was unprepared for what its people faced. With a death toll and mortality rates unseen in modern times, the datafied world amidst some populist regimes witnessed additional pandemics within the pandemic of raging infections. In the changing world broadband internet access is becoming more essential to enabling people to lead their lives while locked-down and/or in quarantine. People become accustomed to accessing healthcare information, resources and providers through mobile and or other devices for their COVID 19 information, while tracking and tracing is being carried out using mobile applications. Those at the margins become vulnerable to digital biopolitics or efforts by governments and corporations to maximize knowledge and control of populations using digital means for political and economic power. In this the datafied society, increased data surveillance offered cause for activism and fight for human rights and freedoms. This also referred to as the datafied pandemic in which life revolves on the internet more than ever through access to tools, basic services, and social environments. Within these digital divides, the forces of globalization forge ahead with perils and promises. These issues are explored in this editorial and ways of tackling the pandemics offered in the light of papers in this issue. ICT4D research offers ways in which we may together create a better world for all.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 151-170
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1911020
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Author-Name: Bosede Ngozi Adeleye
Author-X-Name-First: Bosede Ngozi
Author-X-Name-Last: Adeleye
Author-Name: Festus Adedoyin
Author-X-Name-First: Festus
Author-X-Name-Last: Adedoyin
Author-Name: Solomon Nathaniel
Author-X-Name-First: Solomon
Author-X-Name-Last: Nathaniel
Title: The criticality of ICT-trade nexus on economic and inclusive growth
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This paper contributes to the ICT-growth and trade-growth literature by investigating the ICT-trade nexus on economic and inclusive growth. That is, does ICT adoption enhance or distort the impact of trade on growth? With data on 53 African countries from 2005 to 2015 using mobile phones and fixed telephone subscriptions as indicators of ICT, findings provide evidence that (1) trade is a significant and positive predictor of growth, (2) the impact of trade on growth differs significantly across Africa’s sub-regions, (3) the effect of ICT adoption differs significantly across sub-regions, (4) ICT innovation enhances the impact of trade on growth, and (5) the ICT-trade nexus differ significantly across sub-regions. The study submits that these variables are critical drivers of economic and inclusive growth in Africa. However, the lack of consistency of the results across the sub-regions suggests that the level of ICT is still undeveloped. Policy implications are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 293-313
Issue: 2
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1840323
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Author-Name: Sandeep Kumar Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Sandeep Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Author-Name: Mamata Jenamani
Author-X-Name-First: Mamata
Author-X-Name-Last: Jenamani
Author-Name: Diptiman Dasgupta
Author-X-Name-First: Diptiman
Author-X-Name-Last: Dasgupta
Author-Name: Suman Das
Author-X-Name-First: Suman
Author-X-Name-Last: Das
Title: A conceptual model for Indian public distribution system using consortium blockchain with on-chain and off-chain trusted data
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The public distribution system (PDS) of a country plays a vital role in eradicating hunger and ensuring food security. However, operational inefficiencies like poor beneficiary identification, non-uniform transaction records, and lack of integration among stakeholders hinder the success of such a system. This paper proposes a conceptual model to explore the possibility of using blockchain to eliminate such inefficiencies and ensure trust in the system. It first studies the existing operations of Indian PDS and identifies the transactions requiring information exchanges, storage, and verifications. Then, it proposes a blockchain based solution that leverage smart contracts and consortium-based ecosystem that can bring efficiencies in the PDS system. This paper also proposes a conceptual model for off-chain big data and enlists the possible analytics to support the decision-making of various stakeholders. Finally, it explores the suitability of implementing the proposed model as a consortium blockchain using Hyperledger Fabric and big data analytics.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 499-523
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1847024
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Author-Name: Eduardo H. Diniz
Author-X-Name-First: Eduardo H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Diniz
Author-Name: Adrian Kemmer Cernev
Author-X-Name-First: Adrian Kemmer
Author-X-Name-Last: Cernev
Author-Name: Denis A. Rodrigues
Author-X-Name-First: Denis A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodrigues
Author-Name: Fabio Daneluzzi
Author-X-Name-First: Fabio
Author-X-Name-Last: Daneluzzi
Title: Solidarity cryptocurrencies as digital community platforms
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We investigate the phenomenon of solidarity cryptocurrencies by combining the societal and communitarian aspects of the traditional community currencies with the the blockchain architecture chosen in a cryptocurrency project. We classify and analyze 20 selected solidarity cryptocurrencies from different countries according to three critical aspects of solidarity cryptocurrencies: scale, territorial scope and price stability. Analysis of these aspects is critical to understand the solidarity cryptocurrency concept that connects the originally separated universes of traditional community currencies and cryptocurrencies. This paper contributes to explain the emergent solidarity cryptocurrencies phenomenon by describing particular types captured by our classification. The main findings about solidarity cryptocurrencies in this study are, first, the alignment between type of governance and the respective architecture platform; second, those with closed governance are more likely to be pegged on fiat currencies or other stable measures; third, those focused on local issues tend to have a higher level of adoption.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 524-538
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1827365
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Author-Name: Maria Papadaki
Author-X-Name-First: Maria
Author-X-Name-Last: Papadaki
Author-Name: Ioannis Karamitsos
Author-X-Name-First: Ioannis
Author-X-Name-Last: Karamitsos
Title: Blockchain technology in the Middle East and North Africa region
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Blockchain Technology has disrupted our social, business, and technical domains and will continue to do so in the next coming years. As technology is still in its early stages, with several countries investigating ways of utilizing it and incorporating their systems and frameworks' capabilities. The Blockchain community is now recognizing some significant limitations, such as the absence of regulatory frameworks, collaborative leadership, a relatively small number of use cases, the challenge of cross country collaboration, and the limited availability of a skilled, educated workforce. The need for awareness and increased adoption in both developed and developing countries is of paramount importance, and this paper aims to contribute to this area. The paper seeks to shade light regarding the use of blockchain technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 617-634
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1882368
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Author-Name: Cephas Paa Kwasi Coffie
Author-X-Name-First: Cephas Paa Kwasi
Author-X-Name-Last: Coffie
Author-Name: Zhao Hongjiang
Author-X-Name-First: Zhao
Author-X-Name-Last: Hongjiang
Author-Name: Isaac Adjei Mensah
Author-X-Name-First: Isaac Adjei
Author-X-Name-Last: Mensah
Author-Name: Rebecca Kiconco
Author-X-Name-First: Rebecca
Author-X-Name-Last: Kiconco
Author-Name: Abraham Emuron Otim Simon
Author-X-Name-First: Abraham Emuron Otim
Author-X-Name-Last: Simon
Title: Determinants of FinTech payment services diffusion by SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Ghana
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Despite the potency of Financial Technology (FinTech) in facilitating financial inclusion, the determinants of the diffusion in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) remain intricate. Consequently, the study assesses the determinants of the diffusion of FinTech Payment Services (mobile money, card, and online payments) by SMEs in the context of Ghana. We sample 407 registered SMEs with the Association of Ghanaian Industries (AGI) and employ hierarchical logistic regression models to explore the multiplicative effects of SMEs Chief Executive Officers Characteristics (CEOC), Business Characteristics (BUSC), and FinTech Payment Service Characteristics (FPSC) on the Diffusion of FinTech Payment Services (DFPS). Consistent with the technology diffusion theories, the finding reveals that CEOC, BUSC, and FPSC altogether determines the DFPS in Ghanaian SMEs. Thus, the combined effects of human, business, and technology actors drive the DFPS in SMEs. Therefore, the optimal design of FinTech services is critical for mass diffusion by SMEs in emerging economies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 539-560
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1840324
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Author-Name: Paulo Rupino da Cunha
Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Rupino da
Author-X-Name-Last: Cunha
Author-Name: Piotr Soja
Author-X-Name-First: Piotr
Author-X-Name-Last: Soja
Author-Name: Marinos Themistocleous
Author-X-Name-First: Marinos
Author-X-Name-Last: Themistocleous
Title: Blockchain for development: a guiding framework
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To understand opportunities Blockchain offers for development, we propose a novel framework that considers Business-, Society-, Economy & Finance-, Technology-, and Policy-related factors. It illustrates the complex and multifaceted role of Blockchain in development and is useful in guiding research efforts, formulating actionable advice, and promoting development. We created it methodically, drawing from systematic literature reviews and the authors’ experience with Blockchain and development. Adequately designed and deployed Blockchain systems are relevant contributions that can help address problems that afflict our society, making it more inclusive, fair, and resilient. Solutions that many countries have already adopted in various sectors (e.g. public, financial, business, technology, education) demonstrate the importance of Blockchain to advance development. Further, less developed countries have a window of opportunity to avoid the typical lag in the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies and make quantum leaps that will put them on par with more developed counterparts.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 417-438
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1935453
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Author-Name: Rohan Sanjay Pawar
Author-X-Name-First: Rohan Sanjay
Author-X-Name-Last: Pawar
Author-Name: Sarah Ashok Sonje
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah Ashok
Author-X-Name-Last: Sonje
Author-Name: Shekhar Shukla
Author-X-Name-First: Shekhar
Author-X-Name-Last: Shukla
Title: Food subsidy distribution system through Blockchain technology: a value focused thinking approach for prototype development
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Developing economies provide basic food commodities to the economically backward sections of the society at subsidized prices to reduce food insecurity. The main objective of these programs is to insulate the poor from the impact of rising prices of food commodities and maintain the minimum nutritional status of the population. However, there are financial mismanagement and issues associated with the current working of these schemes that attributed to the illicit diversion of the commodities, urban bias, serious wastage of food and inefficient supervision during the distribution process. Thus, the policy implementation fails to reach its intended beneficiaries. We used principles of Value-Focused Thinking (VFT) to understand this problem at the grass root level by consulting the various stakeholders involved in the food subsidy value-chain. Based on these findings from VFT, we propose a Blockchain-based system demonstrated through a prototype to provide a robust solution for the aforementioned research context.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 470-498
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1841714
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Author-Name: Bill Tomlinson
Author-X-Name-First: Bill
Author-X-Name-Last: Tomlinson
Author-Name: Jens Boberg
Author-X-Name-First: Jens
Author-X-Name-Last: Boberg
Author-Name: Jocelyn Cranefield
Author-X-Name-First: Jocelyn
Author-X-Name-Last: Cranefield
Author-Name: David Johnstone
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Johnstone
Author-Name: Markus Luczak-Roesch
Author-X-Name-First: Markus
Author-X-Name-Last: Luczak-Roesch
Author-Name: Donald J. Patterson
Author-X-Name-First: Donald J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Patterson
Author-Name: Shreya Kapoor
Author-X-Name-First: Shreya
Author-X-Name-Last: Kapoor
Title: Analyzing the sustainability of 28 ‘Blockchain for Good’ projects via affordances and constraints
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Proponents of ‘Blockchain for Good’ – blockchain efforts seeking to enable benefits to humans and the environment – have suggested that the technology can support sustainability. However, while previous research has addressed aspects of the sustainability affordances of Blockchain for Good projects, the constraints that these projects impose have not faced equal consideration. Furthermore, the theoretical concepts of sustainability ‘problems’ and ‘solutions’ implicit in these projects have not been made clear. In this exploratory study, we evaluate the sustainability of 28 Blockchain for Good projects that use cryptocurrencies or tradable tokens with regard to the UN sustainability goals. These projects span a range of goals, such as supply chain tracking, transparent charity, and fairer voting. Despite their admirable goals, we find that current Blockchain for Good projects are unlikely to contribute to a sustainable future due to technical limitations and a conceptual framing that favors the status quo rather than transformative change.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 439-469
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1828792
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Author-Name: Francesco Cappa
Author-X-Name-First: Francesco
Author-X-Name-Last: Cappa
Author-Name: Michele Pinelli
Author-X-Name-First: Michele
Author-X-Name-Last: Pinelli
Title: Collecting money through blockchain technologies: first insights on the determinants of the return on Initial Coin Offerings
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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), i.e. the initial offer of a crypto-token, represent an increasingly popular method to raise money. However, the determinants of ICOs’ returns for investors are still overlooked. Following this cue, the empirical outcomes of our study based on crypto-tokens issued between 2017 and 2018 evidence the main determinants of ICOs’ returns: first, crypto-tokens returns are positively associated to Ether’s returns; second, ICO price is negatively associated to later price increases; third, crypto-tokens returns are lower when they are offered in presale; finally, the more a crypto-token price increases between the ICO and the listing-date on the secondary-market and the more its price rises in the following month. In so doing, we contribute to a better understanding of the ICO phenomenon and highlight which aspects may benefit fund raising, which are relevant for the establishment of new startups and more broadly for the economic development of a country.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 561-578
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 7
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1801564
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Author-Name: Edson Corrêa Tavares
Author-X-Name-First: Edson
Author-X-Name-Last: Corrêa Tavares
Author-Name: Fernando de Souza Meirelles
Author-X-Name-First: Fernando de Souza
Author-X-Name-Last: Meirelles
Author-Name: Eduardo Corrêa Tavares
Author-X-Name-First: Eduardo Corrêa
Author-X-Name-Last: Tavares
Author-Name: Maria Alexandra Cunha
Author-X-Name-First: Maria Alexandra
Author-X-Name-Last: Cunha
Author-Name: Leandro Marcilio Schunk
Author-X-Name-First: Leandro Marcilio
Author-X-Name-Last: Schunk
Title: Blockchain in the Amazon: creating public value and promoting sustainability
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Blockchain is a recent certification technology that has strong potential to transform many business models and to have a social impact by providing solutions, including governance and sustainability. This paper presents a case study on a pioneering blockchain application on an online platform to negotiate forest credits issued for environmental services. The context is the management of the Green Treasure Program in the State of Amapá in the Amazon region of Brazil, a complex and interesting case for research. The purpose of this study is to identify how blockchain can contribute to the negotiation of environmental investments between the public and private sectors. For this purpose, we conducted qualitative research, a case study, using the lens of the theory of public value and an interpretative perspective. We seek to understand the connections between public value theory and the blockchain application.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 579-598
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1848772
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Author-Name: Xue Ning
Author-X-Name-First: Xue
Author-X-Name-Last: Ning
Author-Name: Ronald Ramirez
Author-X-Name-First: Ronald
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramirez
Author-Name: Jiban Khuntia
Author-X-Name-First: Jiban
Author-X-Name-Last: Khuntia
Title: Blockchain-enabled government efficiency and impartiality: using blockchain for targeted poverty alleviation in a city in China
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Blockchain technology has unique characteristics that make it a powerful application for transforming government processes and improving the management of public benefits. In this paper, we propose that a blockchain-enabled government can achieve higher levels of efficiency and impartiality compared to traditional and general digital government. These improvements can be achieved through blockchain’s impact on the accuracy, coordination, trust, and transparency of information-based processes. Propositions are examined using a blockchain-enabled program of targeted poverty alleviation in a major metropolitan city in China. An analysis of data from semi-structured interviews and public documents indicates that the blockchain-enabled government process, through the technology’s coordination and accuracy features, can improve the efficiency of targeted poverty alleviation work in the local government. In addition, we find that impartiality of a government program is improved through the transparency and trust that is enabled by the application of blockchain technology.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 599-616
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1925619
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Author-Name: Xusen Cheng
Author-X-Name-First: Xusen
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheng
Author-Name: Jian Mou
Author-X-Name-First: Jian
Author-X-Name-Last: Mou
Author-Name: Xiangbin Yan
Author-X-Name-First: Xiangbin
Author-X-Name-Last: Yan
Title: Sharing economy enabled digital platforms for development
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The special issue on Sharing Economy Enabled Digital Platforms for Development focuses on an investigation of an emerging form of collaborative consumption, known as sharing economy. This special issue aims to address several issues regarding important and novel research questions, analytical approaches, and to understand how the sharing economy brings about economic, social, and environmental development. After articulating the motivations that led us to launch this special issue call, we first outline the sharing economy ecosystem and its impact on sustainable development. Secondly, we propose a framework on the sharing economy development to connect all aspects of sharing economy ecosystem. Finally, we summarize the eight papers in this collection. These eight papers mainly focus on the sharing economy issues in developing regions. The accepted papers investigate the factors influencing SEDPs for development, factors influencing individuals’ intention to engage in the sharing economy, and the related trust, privacy, and regulatory issues.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 635-644
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1971831
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Author-Name: Jinyuan Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Jinyuan
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Jiabao Lin
Author-X-Name-First: Jiabao
Author-X-Name-Last: Lin
Author-Name: Lei Li
Author-X-Name-First: Lei
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: Building users’ intention to participate in a sharing economy with institutional and calculative mechanisms: an empirical investigation of DiDi in China
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Although trust is a key factor in overcoming uncertainty and mitigating risk in a sharing economy, we do not have a thorough understanding of how users' trust in service providers develops in this context. This study focuses on drivers enrolled in China’s DiDi platform as the research object and investigates the effects of institutional and calculative mechanisms on their trust and intention to participate in the sharing economy. The empirical results reveal that feedback mechanism, driver protection, and dispute resolution positively affect institution-based trust, and perceived risks and benefits are significantly related to calculative-based trust. Furthermore, institution based trust and calculative-based trust, in turn, promote the driver’s intention to participate in the sharing economy. The study also finds that both institution-based trust and calculative-based trust play mediating roles, and calculative-based trust is more important for drivers.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 645-669
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1807894
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Author-Name: Li Cui
Author-X-Name-First: Li
Author-X-Name-Last: Cui
Author-Name: Ying Hou
Author-X-Name-First: Ying
Author-X-Name-Last: Hou
Author-Name: Yang Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Yang
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Author-Name: Lu Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Lu
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: Text mining to explore the influencing factors of sharing economy driven digital platforms to promote social and economic development
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As the sharing economy develops rapidly, associated sharing economy driven digital platforms are becoming increasingly important and are linked to social and economic development. Identifying the influencing factors of sharing economy driven digital platforms to promote social and economic development can provide relevant knowledge and suggestions for firms running these types of platforms. Therefore, this paper proposes an approach based on text mining that uses different models to explore the influencing factors of sharing economy driven digital platforms to promote social and economic development. The results show that sharing economy driven digital platforms with consumer-to-consumer business models emphasize social connections, while platforms with a business-to-consumer model focus more on economic benefits. Technological and regulatory innovation is the new driving force for sharing economy driven digital platforms to promote social and economic development in the future. Suggestions for sharing economy driven digital platforms to promote social and economic development are provided.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 779-801
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1815636
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Author-Name: Chandra Kant Upadhyay
Author-X-Name-First: Chandra Kant
Author-X-Name-Last: Upadhyay
Author-Name: Vijayshri Tewari
Author-X-Name-First: Vijayshri
Author-X-Name-Last: Tewari
Author-Name: Vineet Tiwari
Author-X-Name-First: Vineet
Author-X-Name-Last: Tiwari
Title: Assessing the impact of sharing economy through adoption of ICT based crowdshipping platform for last-mile delivery in urban and semi-urban India
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Crowdshipping and Item sharing are the concepts of sharing economy being increasingly adopted by various retailers to address the problem of last-mile delivery. Moreover crowdshipping platform has not yet been introduced commercially in developing countries successfully. Thus the purpose of this study is to investigate the Indian urban and semi-urban participant's intention toward crowdshipping platform for last-mile delivery through the use of sharing economy. A sociotechnical framework is adopted to analyse and assess the impact of sharing platform intension by considering the mediating roles of ‘trust' and ‘attitude’. The theoretical model has been validated empirically using a survey of 310 participants and subsequent analysis have been carried out using structured equation modelling. The result indicate increasing participation of the next generation. The research also highlights impacts of potential for collaboration with various stakeholders. As a result, it can lead to generate employment opportunities and revenue generation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 670-696
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1971147
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Author-Name: Jifan Ren
Author-X-Name-First: Jifan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ren
Author-Name: Jialiang Yang
Author-X-Name-First: Jialiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang
Author-Name: Mengyang Zhu
Author-X-Name-First: Mengyang
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhu
Author-Name: Salman Majeed
Author-X-Name-First: Salman
Author-X-Name-Last: Majeed
Title: Relationship between consumer participation behaviors and consumer stickiness on mobile short video social platform under the development of ICT: based on value co-creation theory perspective
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As a representative of the sharing economy business model, TikTok, a short-form mobile video-sharing social networking platform, has numerous consumers worldwide. Based on the background of the development of information technology and value co-creation theory, this paper analyzes the relevance between information and communication technology and the sharing economy; studies the internal mechanism between consumer participation behaviors and consumer stickiness under different emotions; and expounds the impact of consumer participation behaviors on consumer perceived value. The structural equation model was used to analyze 902 questionnaires collected from TikTok consumers. The research results reveal that positive consumer participation behavior has a positive effect on consumer perceived value, negative consumer participation behavior harms consumer perceived value, and consumer perceived value has a positive impact on consumer happiness and stickiness. Consumer happiness plays an intermediary role between consumer perceived value and consumer stickiness.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 697-717
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1933882
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Author-Name: Lin Li
Author-X-Name-First: Lin
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Kyung Young Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Kyung Young
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: Younghoon Chang
Author-X-Name-First: Younghoon
Author-X-Name-Last: Chang
Author-Name: Sung-Byung Yang
Author-X-Name-First: Sung-Byung
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang
Author-Name: Philip Park
Author-X-Name-First: Philip
Author-X-Name-Last: Park
Title: IT-enabled sustainable development in electric scooter sharing platforms: focusing on the privacy concerns for traceable information
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Electric scooter (e-scooter) sharing services have redefined the concept of urban transportation and development for cities around the world. These services, however, have raised concerns regarding information privacy in the wake of allegations that they are used by corporations and even government bodies to collect information. We introduce a new dimension of privacy concerns (i.e., privacy concerns for traceable information: PCTI) and utilize the antecedent-privacy concern-outcome (APCO) macro model to propose a research model for the relationships among privacy experiences and awareness, usage and geographical regularities, PCTI, and information privacy protective responses (IPPR). Our analysis suggests that privacy experiences and privacy awareness remain as salient antecedents and that geographical regularity should be included as a new antecedent for PCTI. This study contributes to the literature on information privacy in the sharing economy and provides implications for both stakeholders of e-scooter platforms and policymakers for urban transportation and IT-enabled development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 736-759
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1882366
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Author-Name: Shuai Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Shuai
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Author-Name: Shuang (Sara) Ma
Author-X-Name-First: Shuang (Sara)
Author-X-Name-Last: Ma
Author-Name: Yonggui Wang
Author-X-Name-First: Yonggui
Author-X-Name-Last: Wang
Title: The role of platform governance in customer risk perception in the context of peer-to-peer platforms
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The peer-to-peer (P2P) economy has provided many work opportunities for a large number of peer providers, and these opportunities have the potential to reduce poverty. Despite its economic and social benefits, customer risk perception discourages customers from consistently participating in the P2P economy. Although scholars have investigated the role of risk perception in P2P economy participation, insufficient attention has been paid to how to effectively attenuate customer risk perception. Based on governance theory, this research is intended to develop a theoretical framework to test how platform governance reduces customer risk perception in the P2P economy, as well as the important moderating effects. The analysis of a total of 311 valid questionnaires from customers shows that platform governance reduces customer risk perception, and such effect of P2P platform governance becomes much more effective for professional peer providers than for amateurs, and more effective for high-priced properties than for low-priced properties .
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 760-778
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1827364
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Author-Name: Linfeng Li
Author-X-Name-First: Linfeng
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Guo Li
Author-X-Name-First: Guo
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Author-Name: Sheng Liang
Author-X-Name-First: Sheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Liang
Title: Does government supervision suppress free-floating bike sharing development? Evidence from Mobike in China
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This paper explores the effect of government supervision on the development of FFBS by analyzing massive travel information data. Our identification strategy exploits a natural experiment focusing on Mobike in Chengdu. We find that supervision does not necessarily suppress the development of FFBS. It also allows FFBS to increase its focus on alleviating the pressure of public transport and reducing the consumption of public resources. Moreover, we identify that the impact of government supervision on weekends is considerably more significant than on weekdays given that government supervision has a significant suppression effect on the FFBS travel behavior of scattered parking, leisure, and long distance. In contrast, the effect of government supervision on the FFBS travel behavior of commuting and schooling is not significant. We finally present implications for government and operators of FFBS, especially in developing countries, on the sustainable development of FFBS.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 802-826
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1841712
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Author-Name: Syed Hamad Hassan Shah
Author-X-Name-First: Syed Hamad Hassan
Author-X-Name-Last: Shah
Author-Name: Saleha Noor
Author-X-Name-First: Saleha
Author-X-Name-Last: Noor
Author-Name: Shen Lei
Author-X-Name-First: Shen
Author-X-Name-Last: Lei
Author-Name: Atif Saleem Butt
Author-X-Name-First: Atif Saleem
Author-X-Name-Last: Butt
Author-Name: Muhammad Ali
Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad
Author-X-Name-Last: Ali
Title: Role of privacy/safety risk and trust on the development of prosumption and value co-creation under the sharing economy: a moderated mediation model
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Information technologies (ITs), including digital platforms and the Internet of things have dramatically supported prosumption behavior in value co-creation (VCC) development under the sharing economy perspective. However, privacy-safety risk (PSR) and prosumers’ trust may significantly impact this transaction through digital platforms under the sharing economy. Therefore, this study examined the prosumption role as a mediator between PSR and VCC through a digital platform under the sharing economy. Moreover, the moderating role of prosumers’ trust between prosumption and VCC has been explored. This study used quantitative methodology and data collected from Uber customers in Pakistan and DiDi customers in China. This study found that prosumption mediates the relationship between PSR and VCC and trust moderates the relationship between prosumption and VCC. This study portrays the influence of PSR and prosumers’ trust factors to understand the prosumption and VCC relationship through a digital platform that provides a win-win outcome for customers and the company under the sharing economy perspective.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 718-735
Issue: 4
Volume: 27
Year: 2021
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1877604
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Author-Name: Boumediene Ramdani
Author-X-Name-First: Boumediene
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramdani
Author-Name: Siddhartha Raja
Author-X-Name-First: Siddhartha
Author-X-Name-Last: Raja
Author-Name: Marina Kayumova
Author-X-Name-First: Marina
Author-X-Name-Last: Kayumova
Title: Digital innovation in SMEs: a systematic review, synthesis and research agenda
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This paper presents a systematic literature review on digital innovation in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). It aims to synthesize previous research and identify knowledge gaps and future research opportunities. A systematic review of the literature was carried out by analyzing 382 articles published between 1979 and 2019. From synthesizing the extant literature, we developed a theoretical framework advocating that digital innovation in SMEs is driven by a configuration of antecedents, goes through different stages of innovation process, and leads to organizational and business process performance outcomes. Using an in-depth content analysis, we discuss the examined digital technologies, theories underpinning digital innovation in SMEs research, contextual orientations, and the content of research in this field. This review identifiessignificant knowledge gaps in relation to theory, context, method and content.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 56-80
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1893148
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Author-Name: Feng Xiong
Author-X-Name-First: Feng
Author-X-Name-Last: Xiong
Author-Name: Leizhen Zang
Author-X-Name-First: Leizhen
Author-X-Name-Last: Zang
Author-Name: Yanyan Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Yanyan
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Title: Internet penetration as national innovation capacity: worldwide evidence on the impact of ICTs on innovation development
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) and innovations have profoundly reshaped global development. Although there are many works that have examined the direct effects of ICTs on national development in fields of economics, society and politics, the important role played by ICTs in national innovation capacity has been less widely explored from an empirical standpoint. This paper investigates the influence of Internet penetration on national innovation development, using cross-national panel data of 156 countries from 1995 to 2014. We find that Internet penetration has a significant but decreasing innovation-promotion effect, and this finding stood the test of various models and variable measures. Further study shows that there is a one-period lagged effect of Internet penetration on innovation, and political regimes moderate the innovation promotion effect of ICTs.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 39-55
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1891853
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Author-Name: Thamer Alshammari
Author-X-Name-First: Thamer
Author-X-Name-Last: Alshammari
Author-Name: Chris Messom
Author-X-Name-First: Chris
Author-X-Name-Last: Messom
Author-Name: Yen Cheung
Author-X-Name-First: Yen
Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung
Title: M-government continuance intentions: an instrument development and validation
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M-government’s potential benefits can help countries achieve both economic and human development. From the economic point of view, m-government enhances efficiency and reduces government spending. From citizens’ point of view, m-government enhances the service quality offered to them. However, for m-government to offer sustainable development, citizens must continuously use m-government; hence, it is important to investigate the factors affecting citizens’ continuance intentions. This paper builds on prior studies in information communication technologies for development by proposing a model and instrument that focuses on continuance intentions to use m-government. The proposed measures were developed and validated following rigorous guidelines for quantitative research in the field of information systems. More than 100 validators participated in the process of instrument validation. This study applies five techniques to validate the instrument. The survey items were narrowed down from 59 items to 27 items. The results show that the items have high validity and reliability.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 189-209
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1928589
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Author-Name: Sohail Raza Chohan
Author-X-Name-First: Sohail Raza
Author-X-Name-Last: Chohan
Author-Name: Guangwei Hu
Author-X-Name-First: Guangwei
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu
Title: Strengthening digital inclusion through e-government: cohesive ICT training programs to intensify digital competency
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Governments around the globe are in a quest for successful e-government services. In this pursuit, one of the most significant barriers to e-government resilience is insufficient training. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of ICT training programs on the success of e-government services to improve digital competency along with decreasing the digital divide concerning developing societies. The pragmatic research process served as a baseline of this study, and a quasi-experimental research approach was implemented for testing the control group. The results of e-government training revealed a significant increase in the trainees’ self-efficacy regarding the use of e-government applications. This study proved that e-government ICT training programs directed at citizens can create a positive impact in conjunction with increasing digital literacy. Such training programs could also lessen the digital divide, enrich citizens’ potential, and promote more equitable usage of public services in developing societies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 16-38
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1841713
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Author-Name: Laura Schelenz
Author-X-Name-First: Laura
Author-X-Name-Last: Schelenz
Author-Name: Maria Pawelec
Author-X-Name-First: Maria
Author-X-Name-Last: Pawelec
Title: Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) critique
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This paper reconstructs the major points of criticism of both research and practice of Information and Communication Technologies for/and Development (ICT4D/ICTD). Since ICT4D/ICTD was established both as a stream in development work and as an academic field of study, numerous critical reflections on its norms, theories, methods, and consequences were published. This paper provides a first comprehensive compilation and synthesis of what the authors term ICT4D critique. The authors recount criticism about the modus operandi of ICT4D research, the alleged weakness of theories and lack of quality, research gaps, and the politics of ICT4D research. They further recite criticism of the neoliberal orientation of ICT4D practice, the lack of user-centric projects, Eurocentrism and techno-optimism, and the lack of ethical reflection in the field. This paper is intended to serve as a resource and point of reference for students, researchers, and practitioners, in particular those who are new to the field.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 165-188
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1937473
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Author-Name: Kirstin E. M. Krauss
Author-X-Name-First: Kirstin E. M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Krauss
Title: Demonstrating critically reflexive ICT4D project conduct in rural South Africa
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The problem with many ICT4D projects designed for African developmental contexts is that there is a tendency towards deterministic assumptions, in that arguments and implementation guidelines are often presented a-contextually. The reality of the author’s lived experience, however, was that ICT4D practices in the African context imply cross-cultural working and worldview collisions. Simply adopting Western values and advice wholesale without adequate reflection, may lead to a design-reality gap, oppressive ICT transfer, and ultimately failure. Understanding cultural context and local development realities may present challenges, because it is interwoven with the assumptions and prejudices of those identifying and representing context from the outside. While there are attempts at addressing these issues, more nuanced examples adequately sensitized to ethical reasoning, insider knowledge, and power dynamics in cross-cultural working, are needed. This paper reflects on how a critical ethnography informed and transformed ICT4D project practices for the developmental realities of a traditional Zulu community in South Africa. Confessional narratives, representing both method and phenomena, are used as case analogies for outsider researchers and practitioners to draw on, firstly; to self-reflect on their own false consciousness and misguided assumptions, and secondly; to make sense of the typical abstractness of ICT4D project guidance and principles.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 137-164
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1928588
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Harnessing knowledge networking for Global Capability Sourcing: the development imperative
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As the world opens up from the clutches of the pandemic to heightened demand for goods and services, businesses inextricably interconnected globally are coping to meet this demand due to worker shortages. In honor of Peter Keen, this editorial offers insight into how the quest for global talent can be addressed. Our work on how knowledge networking enables innovation through the creation of talent pools and the Global Capability Sourcing (GCS) model are combined to offer a view into addressing this challenge. The GCS explains why wages are declining for some skills while rising for others and asks: what role does a company most effectively play in the global sourcing economy? When workers are free to choose where and when they offer their services, the development imperative comes into effect. The development imperative is freedom of choice and can occur through innovation in talent pools stimulated through knowledge networking. When people have greater freedom and capabilities to improve their knowledge and skills, their incomes increase along with the range of choices and capabilities enjoyed by their households and governments. The papers in this issue add to what is known about how digital competency can be stimulated through investments in ICT training programs, how innovations take place in the development context and insights into conducting context-sensitive research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-15
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2022881
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Author-Name: Kamala Gollakota
Author-X-Name-First: Kamala
Author-X-Name-Last: Gollakota
Author-Name: James B. Pick
Author-X-Name-First: James B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Pick
Author-Name: Manju Singh
Author-X-Name-First: Manju
Author-X-Name-Last: Singh
Title: Does purpose of use matter? Influences on developmental use versus personal use by low-income farmers
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In this research we examine the influences on use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for developmental purposes versus personal purposes such as communication and entertainment. We surveyed 145 low-income farmers in rural India who used ICTs at public-access centers. Our study revealed that factors influencing ICT use for developmental purposes differed from those influencing ICT use for personal purposes. Information quality, relative advantage, self-efficacy, and availability of other services were important determinants of developmental use but not personal use. For personal use, effort expectancy and cost were important. Policy implications for users and providers are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 111-136
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 1
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1811944
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Tribute to a prodigious scholar, mentor and global thought leader: Professor Peter Keen
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 210-213
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.2022882
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Author-Name: Prem Bhushan Khanal
Author-X-Name-First: Prem Bhushan
Author-X-Name-Last: Khanal
Author-Name: Benoit A. Aubert
Author-X-Name-First: Benoit A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Aubert
Author-Name: Jean-Grégoire Bernard
Author-X-Name-First: Jean-Grégoire
Author-X-Name-Last: Bernard
Author-Name: Ravikumar Narasimhamurthy
Author-X-Name-First: Ravikumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Narasimhamurthy
Author-Name: Rahul Dé
Author-X-Name-First: Rahul
Author-X-Name-Last: Dé
Title: Frugal innovation and digital effectuation for development: the case of Lucia
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This paper illustrates how the lens of effectuation and frugal innovation can be employed to understand digital entrepreneurial practices in development contexts. It presents the case of the director Pawan Kumar, who produced the movie Lucia by relying upon digital tools to create a project identity, to access resources and knowledge from his network, to experiment with variations of his business idea, as well as to secure commitment from partners on a scale that would be impossible otherwise. Using this empirical setting, the paper analyses the practices employed by entrepreneurs in development contexts to overcome resource limitations and institutional voids by leveraging digital technologies to pursue opportunities. The case contributes to the literature on ICT4D by illustrating how digital entrepreneurship has the potential not only to bring about economic benefits, but also to stimulate local culture production, an impact of digital entrepreneurship often overlooked in the literature.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 81-110
Issue: 1
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1920874
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Author-Name: Bangaly Kaba
Author-X-Name-First: Bangaly
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaba
Author-Name: Peter Meso
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Meso
Title: Socioeconomic status and digital inequality: lessons from Cote D’Ivoire
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This study investigates the problem of digital inequality from a socioeconomic perspective by examining if socioeconomic status moderates the impacts of subjective norms and perceived behavioral control on Internet use continuance in a developing country context. The study sheds empirical light on the context of Internet use continuance by demonstrating that mere access to Internet-capable or Internet-connected personal computational devices is not a sufficient precondition for continued Internet use. Rather, Internet Use Continuance is a function of broader economic factors among them socioeconomic status, communal influence, and government influence. The study also reveals that the effect of subjective norms on Internet use continuance differs across socioeconomic groups. Therefore, policymakers ought to consider using specific and targeted mechanisms in bridging digital inequality, particularly in developing country contexts.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 397-419
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1962234
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Author-Name: Parvathi Jayaprakash
Author-X-Name-First: Parvathi
Author-X-Name-Last: Jayaprakash
Author-Name: Radhakrishna Pillai
Author-X-Name-First: Radhakrishna
Author-X-Name-Last: Pillai
Title: The role of ICT and effect of national culture on economic growth
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The ubiquitous nature of ICT makes it an inevitable choice to address economic growth of a nation. The literature indicates a positive significance of ICT on economic growth, but intensity of the usage of ICT highly depends on the nature of the society. This study uses the perspective that sustained usage of ICT is highly dependent on various factors and facets of the society. Using national culture as a societal facet, the study demonstrates the necessity of congruence between ICT usage and national cultural values to attain desired level of economic growth. The results indicate that national culture dimensions and ICT have a significant influence on the economic growth of a nation. The study demonstrates variations in using ICT for economic growth depending on cultures in different regions of the world. The study has implications for policy makers at national and international levels regarding the usage of ICT for economic growth.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 420-442
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1961669
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Author-Name: Najmul Hasan
Author-X-Name-First: Najmul
Author-X-Name-Last: Hasan
Author-Name: Yukun Bao
Author-X-Name-First: Yukun
Author-X-Name-Last: Bao
Author-Name: Shah J. Miah
Author-X-Name-First: Shah J.
Author-X-Name-Last: Miah
Title: Exploring the impact of ICT usage among indigenous people and their quality of life: operationalizing Sen’s capability approach
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Numerous indigenous communities suffer from digital divide issues affecting their social, cultural, and economic well-being. As various technologies contribute both to creating opportunities and responding to social and cultural changes, it is imperative to explore the wider impacts of information and communication technologies (ICT) on improving living standards, individual knowledge, and awareness development in these groups of people. We conducted this study in Bangladesh and investigated the connection between ICT usage and Sen’s (1999) freedom factors with the objective of measuring quality of life. After an initial qualitative pilot study, a structured questionnaire was administered (n = 250). Data were analyzed using structural equation modelling. Results suggest that a strong relationship between ICT usage and Sen’s freedom factors exists in the development of indigenous people’s quality of life. Political freedom has a substantial effect on economic freedom for development. Moreover, economic freedom creates social opportunities as well as transparency.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 230-250
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1951150
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Author-Name: Angella Namyenya
Author-X-Name-First: Angella
Author-X-Name-Last: Namyenya
Author-Name: Thomas Daum
Author-X-Name-First: Thomas
Author-X-Name-Last: Daum
Author-Name: Patience B. Rwamigisa
Author-X-Name-First: Patience B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Rwamigisa
Author-Name: Regina Birner
Author-X-Name-First: Regina
Author-X-Name-Last: Birner
Title: E-diary: a digital tool for strengthening accountability in agricultural extension
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The study aimed to assess the potential of smartphone applications for strengthening accountability in public agricultural extension services. Therefore, a smartphone application called ‘e-diary’ was developed and tested in Uganda. A Design Science Research approach was used for the development and assessment of the e-diary. Individual face-to-face interviews and focus group discussions were used for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using the content analysis method. The findings indicate that smartphone applications have the potential to strengthen accountability in the public agricultural extension services by enabling remote supervision in real-time, which reduces the costs and time of supervision. However, the study also indicates that the successful implementation of such tools requires incentives such as awards of recognition. These findings contribute to the understanding of the potential role of ICTs in strengthening the management of public services (such as agricultural extension) in developing economies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 319-345
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1875186
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Author-Name: Mapula Hildah Lefophane
Author-X-Name-First: Mapula Hildah
Author-X-Name-Last: Lefophane
Author-Name: Mmatlou Kalaba
Author-X-Name-First: Mmatlou
Author-X-Name-Last: Kalaba
Title: Estimating effects of ICT intensity on productivity, employment and output in South Africa: an industry-level analysis
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This article aims to estimate the effects of ICT intensity on labor productivity, employment and output of agro-processing industries. To achieve this, the ICT intensity index is applied to rank industries into ‘more ICT-intensive’ and ‘less ICT-intensive’ groups. Thereafter, the annual growth rates of labor productivity, employment and output were calculated. Ultimately, the effects of ICT intensity were examined using Pooled Mean Group estimation, the Toda and Yamamoto Granger Non-Causality Test, and the Impulse Response Function and Variance Decomposition analyses. The findings suggest that ICT intensity yields higher positive and significant effects on the growth of the more ICT-intensive industries. Evidence of a causal relationship was detected for the more ICT-intensive industries. The findings further proved that ICT intensity contributed more to the forecast error variance in the growth of the more ICT-intensive industries. Overall, this article provides evidence of ICT-led growth for industries that use ICT most intensively.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 346-371
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1882367
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Author-Name: Antonio Rodríguez Andrés
Author-X-Name-First: Antonio
Author-X-Name-Last: Rodríguez Andrés
Author-Name: Abraham Otero
Author-X-Name-First: Abraham
Author-X-Name-Last: Otero
Author-Name: Voxi Heinrich Amavilah
Author-X-Name-First: Voxi Heinrich
Author-X-Name-Last: Amavilah
Title: Knowledge economy classification in African countries: A model-based clustering approach
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Knowledge economy (KE) has been a central issue in the political-economic literature of advanced economies, but little research has focused on the transition towards a KE in Africa. Using a latent profile analysis, six clusters of the KE were found in the region. The clusters range from very prepared with good performance in all KE dimensions (institutional, education, and innovation output) to very unprepared with low performance in each KE dimension. Lastly, we offer policy recommendations that shed some light on the national and international economic policies towards a more knowledge-oriented environment. One such recommendation is that effective policies should consider both the similarities and dissimilarities of African knowledge economies. How precise that can be done is one direction future research can take.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 372-396
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1950597
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Author-Name: Haibo Hu
Author-X-Name-First: Haibo
Author-X-Name-Last: Hu
Author-Name: Haitao Lu
Author-X-Name-First: Haitao
Author-X-Name-Last: Lu
Author-Name: Tao Huang
Author-X-Name-First: Tao
Author-X-Name-Last: Huang
Author-Name: William X. Wei
Author-X-Name-First: William X.
Author-X-Name-Last: Wei
Author-Name: Chunbing Mao
Author-X-Name-First: Chunbing
Author-X-Name-Last: Mao
Author-Name: Stanley Bruce Thomson
Author-X-Name-First: Stanley Bruce
Author-X-Name-Last: Thomson
Title: The process of resource bricolage and organizational improvisation in information technology innovation: a case study of BDZX in China
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Research has shown there is a connection between bricolage and improvization, but discussion about their dynamic relationship in fixed situations is limited. In the context of information technology (IT) innovation, three aspects of corporate strategic actions are analyzed in this article by the exploratory single case study of BDZX in China. The following results were found: (1) IT innovation has experienced a transformation from component to architectural innovation, triggering corporate strategic actions; (2) Resource bricolage in IT innovation process is divided into combined resources and resetting resources, and organizational improvization in IT innovation process is divided into integration capabilities and development capabilities; (3) In IT innovation, the impact of resource bricolage on companies is gradually increasing, while the impact of organizational improvization on companies is gradually decreasing.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 275-296
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1824990
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Digital transformation at the margins: a battle for the soul of self-sovereignty
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As the world watches millions of refugees whose livelihoods ripped apart by deadly missile attacks, this editorial investigates the forces that lead to the marginalization of populations as they battle for their sovereignty from the margins. It draws upon current publications to offer insights into the transformation of the lives of those residing in world's economic margins. Places that were once economic peripheries are now at the center of the digital transformation of the global economy as it changes how those at the margins can attain their freedoms. Insights from patching development and technologies of the oppressed offer unique insights into ways out of the structural oppression. Insights from these and papers published in this issue offer contributions to what we know about digital transformation in the context of socio-economic and human development and how the battle for the soul of self-sovereignty is won by digital transformation at the margins.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 215-229
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2062291
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Author-Name: Moonjung Yim
Author-X-Name-First: Moonjung
Author-X-Name-Last: Yim
Author-Name: Ricardo Gomez
Author-X-Name-First: Ricardo
Author-X-Name-Last: Gomez
Title: ICT4D evaluation: its foci, challenges, gaps, limitations, and possible approaches for improvement
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With significant cases of failures in information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D or ICTD), much attention has been paid to the importance of evaluation to improve project sustainability. Using the Capability Approach and human development notion as a theoretical lens, this study examines the foci of the ICT4D evaluation, its challenges and gaps, and possible approaches to address the challenges and gaps. The study conducted content analyses of 108 peer-reviewed journal articles and 114 aid/development agency reports, and interviews with 24 researchers in the academic and practitioner spheres. The study finds that the foci of the ICT4D evaluation can be described in terms of areas such as continental/regional focus, method and research design, notion of development, and evaluation focus. Moreover, the study finds that challenges exist surrounding impact assessment, which can be addressed by clarifying the development notion–impact connection in the evaluation process and focusing on the evaluation capacity building (ECB) of project participants. In addition, the study highlights the importance of the domain-based approach in the ICT4D evaluation.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 251-274
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 04
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1951151
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Author-Name: Dan Ma
Author-X-Name-First: Dan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ma
Author-Name: Junjie Zhou
Author-X-Name-First: Junjie
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou
Author-Name: Meiyun Zuo
Author-X-Name-First: Meiyun
Author-X-Name-Last: Zuo
Title: Inter-agency information sharing for Chinese e-government development: a comparison between vertical and horizontal dimensions
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Effective inter-agency information sharing can facilitate the internal administration and external service delivery of government agencies, as well as help them address some complex social issues and then promote social development. Thus, how to promote the success of inter-agency information sharing has attracted the attention of researchers and public administrators. A lot of research has investigated the influential factors of inter-agency information sharing; however, few studies have taken account of the governmental administrative systems, which may influence the collaborations among agencies. Given the composition of the Chinese governmental administrative systems, this study investigated and compared the factors that influence the inter-agency information sharing in vertical and horizontal dimensions. An extended technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework was used to organize the influential factors. The results show that marked differences in influential factors between vertical and horizontal inter-agency information sharing indeed exist.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 297-318
Issue: 2
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 4
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2020.1801566
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Author-Name: Caroline Khene
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline
Author-X-Name-Last: Khene
Author-Name: Silvia Masiero
Author-X-Name-First: Silvia
Author-X-Name-Last: Masiero
Title: From research to action: the practice of decolonizing ICT4D
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The production of knowledge in Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) research has been characterized by an ongoing shift from dominantly Western-based to Indigenous theory formulations. This editorial puts forward core concepts in the decolonization of ICT4D, arguing that these are fundamental to the creation, reading, and interpretation of ICT4D knowledge. Drawing on a decolonial read of the articles published in Vol. 28.3, we advance the argument that decolonizing ICT4D, rather than simply a means to read and analyze data, is an emancipatory practice to be adopted in an open challenge to Western-centric modes of doing ICT4D research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 443-450
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2103951
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Author-Name: Chavi Asrani
Author-X-Name-First: Chavi
Author-X-Name-Last: Asrani
Author-Name: Arpan Kumar Kar
Author-X-Name-First: Arpan Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Kar
Title: Diffusion and adoption of digital communications services in India
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Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) have drastically improved global connectivity and pervaded into most aspects of modern human life. To appropriate the benefits from ICTs, access to the required technology is an essential prerequisite. India’s ICT adoption has been fast since 2000, but with sizeable disparities across the country. This study identifies the diffusion pattern of digital communications services in India, while accounting for technological augmentation. The study also surveys the factors influencing the variations in regional ICT adoption in India and supports Rogers theory of innovation diffusion by investigating how the social systems impacts technology adoption at different penetration levels. The findings will be useful for infrastructure capacity planning, taking policy decisions and projecting the diffusion process of emerging consumer technologies for advancing digital inclusion to support inclusive development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 488-510
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2046536
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Author-Name: Silvia Masiero
Author-X-Name-First: Silvia
Author-X-Name-Last: Masiero
Title: Book review: Patching development: information politics and social change in India
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Patching Development' is a theory of change, and more specifically a theory of what leads to change in anti-poverty schemes whose enactment conditions the lives of millions of people. A software-inspired terminology, a contribution to literatures that go from public policy to information and communication technology for development (ICT4D), but first of all a concept that constructs a new theory of change: this is Veeraraghavan’s book, and these are just some of the many theoretical facets that the reader encounters. With many identities combined in one, laboriously-built ethnographic text, the reader turns the final page having gained a theoretical account positioned to shape the history of social protection in development studies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 639-642
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2090745
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Author-Name: Rudra P. Pradhan
Author-X-Name-First: Rudra P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Pradhan
Author-Name: Mak B. Arvin
Author-X-Name-First: Mak B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Arvin
Author-Name: Mahendhiran Nair
Author-X-Name-First: Mahendhiran
Author-X-Name-Last: Nair
Author-Name: John H. Hall
Author-X-Name-First: John H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Hall
Author-Name: Sara E. Bennett
Author-X-Name-First: Sara E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bennett
Title: Institutional development in an information-driven economy: can ICTs enhance economic growth for low- and lower middle-income countries?
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The information and communication technology (ICT) revolution has brought positive spill-over effects on institutions and economies across the globe, but it has also increased the information gaps between countries. A key characteristic that may explain these widening gaps is the deepening endogenous relationships between ICT infrastructure, institutions of governance, and economic growth in many developing countries. Thus far, the links between these variables have not been discernible in developing economies, so few studies have explored them. In this paper, we investigate the possible Granger causal relationships among institutional quality, economic growth, and ICT infrastructure development for a sample of developing countries for the period from 2005 to 2019. The application of a vector error-correction model reveals strong inter-relationships between all the variables in the short run. In the long run, institutional quality and ICT infrastructure development stimulate economic growth. These complex relationships are explored and lessons are drawn for policymakers.RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSWe assess interactions between institutional quality and ICT infrastructure as well as economic growth.We deploy a panel Granger causality test for low- and lower middle-income countries from 2005 to 2019.We show that there is Granger causality between the variables in the short and the long term.For each case and specification, there is support for the hypothesis that ICT infrastructure and institutional quality both Granger-cause growth in the economy.In the short run, we note a feedback relationship between institutional quality and economic growth. Other short-run results are more varied, based on the particulars proxies for institutional quality and ICT infrastructure.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 468-487
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2051417
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Author-Name: Nam Hoang Vu
Author-X-Name-First: Nam Hoang
Author-X-Name-Last: Vu
Author-Name: Ngoc Minh Nguyen
Author-X-Name-First: Ngoc Minh
Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen
Title: Development of small-and medium-sized enterprises through information technology adoption persistence in Vietnam
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Understanding how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt information technology (IT) in a rapidly changing business environment is important to promote their development. Utilizing longitudinal data of SMEs and the local business environments in a transition economy over a period of 2005–2015 and applying the dynamic random effect probit model as was done in the study “Business environment and innovation persistence: The case of small- and- medium sized enterprises in Vietnam” published in Economics of Innovation and New Technology, this study finds that the persistence of SMEs’ IT adoption is reduced in an improved local business environment. This finding indicates that an improved local business environment is an enabling factor for SMEs without prior experience to begin IT adoption. As a result, policymakers in transition economies are recommended to enhance SMEs’ IT adoption for development by synchronizing IT policies and policies to improve the quality of the local business environment.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 585-616
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1935201
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Title: Correction notice
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 643-646
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
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Author-Name: Alhassan Abdul-Wakeel Karakara
Author-X-Name-First: Alhassan
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdul-Wakeel Karakara
Author-Name: Evans S. Osabuohien
Author-X-Name-First: Evans S.
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Title: Threshold effects of ICT access and usage in Burkinabe and Ghanaian households
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Information and communication technology (ICT) has a crucial role in the individual, businesses, and cooperative lives of citizens. Many studies on ICT access tend to concentrate on the supply side of improving access to ICTs; however, limited efforts have been made to examine the households’ demand side. Thus, this study contributes to the extant literature by investigating the demand side of ICT access by households. It also examines the socioeconomic characteristics that affect the households’ access and usage of ICTs, which create a somewhat digital divide between ‘ICT have’ and ‘have not’ in Burkina Faso and Ghana. It employs Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data for both Burkina Faso and Ghana 2014 in achieving its objectives. The results, among others, underscore different threshold effects in access to ICTs’ Burkinabe and Ghanaian households. Thus, to enhance the households’ ICT access, and consequently, usage of the features of the households should be taken into consideration when developing ICT access policies.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 511-531
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
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Author-Name: Qianqian Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Qianqian
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Xitong Guo
Author-X-Name-First: Xitong
Author-X-Name-Last: Guo
Author-Name: Douglas Vogel
Author-X-Name-First: Douglas
Author-X-Name-Last: Vogel
Title: Examining the health impact of elderly ICT use in China
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Information and communication technology (ICT) can play a prominent role in human development due to its significant health impact on elderly adults. Unlike previous research, which treats ICT use as a general concept, this study investigates two dimensions of ICT use (active and passive use), and it draws upon self-determination theory to explain the effects of ICT use on life satisfaction as well as health. Additionally, we explore the moderating effects of perceived isolation and ICT self-efficacy, on the relationship between ICT use and life satisfaction. We conducted a survey with 297 valid samples from elderly individuals in China to test our hypotheses. The results show that active ICT use can affect both life satisfaction and health status. We also found that, ICT self-efficacycan moderate the relationship between active/passive ICT use and life satisfaction. However, perceived isolation only moderates the relationship between passive ICT use and life satisfaction.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 451-467
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
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Author-Name: Salihu Dasuki
Author-X-Name-First: Salihu
Author-X-Name-Last: Dasuki
Author-Name: John Effah
Author-X-Name-First: John
Author-X-Name-Last: Effah
Title: Mobile phone use for social inclusion: the case of internally displaced people in Nigeria
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Internally Displaced People (IDP) have received less attention in ICT4D research. This study examines how IDP in Africa use mobile phones to enhance their social inclusion. We employed Sen’s Capability Approach as the theoretical lens and a qualitative case study as a methodology. Qualitative data obtained from 21 conflict-induced IDP in Nigeria suggests that mobile phones serve not only as a self-help commodity to overcome disconnection from their communities but also a means to enhance their individual and collective capabilities, which in turn fosters their social inclusion. However, generating these capabilities depend on the personal, social, and environmental experiences of IDP. With these findings, the study offers contributions to theory, research, and practice.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 532-557
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
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Author-Name: Fenna Imara Hoefsloot
Author-X-Name-First: Fenna Imara
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoefsloot
Author-Name: Andrea Jimenez
Author-X-Name-First: Andrea
Author-X-Name-Last: Jimenez
Author-Name: Javier Martinez
Author-X-Name-First: Javier
Author-X-Name-Last: Martinez
Author-Name: Liliana Miranda Sara
Author-X-Name-First: Liliana
Author-X-Name-Last: Miranda Sara
Author-Name: Karin Pfeffer
Author-X-Name-First: Karin
Author-X-Name-Last: Pfeffer
Title: Eliciting design principles using a data justice framework for participatory urban water governance observatories
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Participatory urban observatories can potentially improve transparency in infrastructure governance, offer opportunities for residents’ engagement, and amplify the voice of marginalized people in urban governance. While often optimistically presented as a tool to address empowerment issues in the Global South, participatory urban observatories are critiqued for reproducing urban inequalities in the digital infrastructure. In this paper, we review the design and implementation of participatory urban observatories and dashboards in public (water) infrastructure governance and their potential to contribute to data justice. This paper responds to calls for data justice by examining how participatory urban observatories are (or are not) conducive to inclusive data practices. Additionally, we contribute to bridging the divide between data justice in theory and practice by eliciting design principles. The principles highlight the importance of creating smart city interventions collaboratively to avoid reproducing unjust systems and to imagine new ways of enacting a more just city.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 617-638
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
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Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 647-647
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Volume: 28
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Author-Name: Hermanus Jacobus Smidt
Author-X-Name-First: Hermanus Jacobus
Author-X-Name-Last: Smidt
Author-Name: Osden Jokonya
Author-X-Name-First: Osden
Author-X-Name-Last: Jokonya
Title: Factors affecting digital technology adoption by small-scale farmers in agriculture value chains (AVCs) in South Africa
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Digital technologies enable small-scale farmers to reduce some constraints to participate in Agriculture Value Chains (AVCs). Small-scale farmers face significant challenges and barriers to adopting digital technology. This study contributes to the literature on digital development in three ways: present the economic, political, and social factors affecting digital adoption in the AVCs; highlight the implications for governance and institutional challenges;adds knowledge to the analytical value of the Choice Frameworkto study digital technology adoption. This paper after identifying more than 100 papers and articles, uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) aligned with Cooper’s [(2010). Research synthesis and meta-analysis: A step-by-step approach (5th ed.). Sage] approach to examine 52 articles published from 2014 to 2019, ultimately selecting the most relevant 36 studies. The study uses the Choice Framework that operationalizes the Capabilities Approach (CA) as a theoretical window for this research. Papers were classified into four different categories: economic; political; social factors; institutional/governance. The findings show: - the role of the state in governance and institutional support is critical to facilitate the collaboration and participation of different actors;-the importance to develop a comprehensive localized developmental implementation framework that can support the adoption of digital solutions to support small-scale farmers. Limitations for this study are highlighted and areas for further research are suggested.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 558-584
Issue: 3
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1975256
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Author-Name: John Paul C. Flaminiano
Author-X-Name-First: John Paul C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Flaminiano
Author-Name: Jamil Paolo S. Francisco
Author-X-Name-First: Jamil Paolo S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Francisco
Author-Name: Sunshine Therese S. Alcantara
Author-X-Name-First: Sunshine Therese S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Alcantara
Title: Information technology as a catalyst to the effects of education on labor productivity
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While a decline in the dependency ratio provides a window of opportunity for many young economies, relying entirely on population structure changes may not be sufficient to increase productivity as national economies become increasingly knowledge based. This paper explores the channels of interaction between human capital, information technology, and productivity. Using fixed-effects and two-step difference GMM panel regressions on data from 121 countries from 1990 to 2017, we estimated log values of labor productivity with respect to log values of capital per worker, labor force size, population size, education, and information technology. We found that education and information technology both have a positive relationship with labor productivity. In addition, we also found positive interaction effects between education and information technology. This result suggests that information technology enhances the positive impact of human capital on labor productivity. Our results are validated by robustness checks using alternative proxies for education and information technology and two-step difference GMM to address endogeneity. Policies geared towards improving labor productivity should consider the complementary relationship between information technology and human capital.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 797-815
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.2008851
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Author-Name: Richard Heeks
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Heeks
Title: Digital inequality beyond the digital divide: conceptualizing adverse digital incorporation in the global South
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Digital systems are significantly associated with inequality in the global South. That association has traditionally been understood in terms of the digital divide or related terminologies whose core conceptualization is the exclusion of some groups from the benefits of digital systems. However, with the growing breadth and depth of digital engagement in the global South, an exclusion worldview is no longer sufficient. What is also needed is an understanding of how inequalities are created for some groups that are included in digital systems. This paper creates such an understanding, drawing from ideas in the development studies literature on chronic poverty to inductively build a model of a new concept: ‘adverse digital incorporation’, meaning inclusion in a digital system that enables a more-advantaged group to extract disproportionate value from the work or resources of another, less-advantaged group. This new model will enable those involved with digital development to understand why, how and for whom inequality can emerge from the growing use of digital systems in the global South. It creates a systematic framework incorporating the processes, the drivers, and the causes of adverse digital incorporation that will provide detailed new insights. The paper concludes with implications for both digital development researchers and practitioners that derive from the model and its exposure to the broader components of power that shape the inclusionary connection between digital and inequality.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 688-704
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2068492
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Author-Name: Gwanhoo Lee
Author-X-Name-First: Gwanhoo
Author-X-Name-Last: Lee
Author-Name: Min-Seok Pang
Author-X-Name-First: Min-Seok
Author-X-Name-Last: Pang
Title: How are service automation and national ICT development associated with international trade in services?
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This study aims to investigate how service automation is associated with the volume of international trade in services and how the interactions of automation, industry, and national ICT development are associated with it. We use data from the U.N. Comtrade, O*NET Online, the U.N. Global ICT Development Index, and the World Bank Open Data to test our hypotheses. We find that the marginal year-by-year growth rates of international trade in highly automatable services decreased in 2007–2017, whereas those of international trade in less automatable services have increased. ICT development is positively associated with the volume and annual growth rate of a country's service exports, but it is negatively associated with the volume and annual growth rate of the country's service imports. The growth rate of international trade in highly automatable services is lower for importing countries with advanced ICT, but it is higher for exporting countries with advanced ICT.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 837-859
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1997881
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Author-Name: Shirin Madon
Author-X-Name-First: Shirin
Author-X-Name-Last: Madon
Author-Name: C.R. Ranjini
Author-X-Name-First: C.R.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ranjini
Author-Name: R.K. Anantha Krishnan
Author-X-Name-First: R.K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Anantha Krishnan
Title: Aadhaar and social assistance programming: local bureaucracies as critical intermediary
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Digital identity platforms are a recent e-governance innovation for improving social assistance programming in the development context, the most well-known of which is India's Aadhaar. While a significant number of studies have accumulated on Aadhaar, so far under-researched is the importance of local government practices and processes in shaping usage of the platform to support social assistance programming. In this paper we theorize how local government intermediation on digital identity platforms can improve social assistance programming through a case study of the Aadhaar-enabled Fertilizer Distribution System (AeFDS) in Andhra Pradesh. Our findings show how the relevance of the platform for low-income farmers depends crucially on the proactive adaptation of the technology by key local government intermediaries. From a policy perspective, this result emphasizes the importance of supporting efforts to acknowledge the role of responsive local government agencies in ensuring that centralized digital identity platforms remain relevant for implementing social assistance programming.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 705-720
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.2021130
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Creating cycles of prosperity with human digital development for intelligent global health
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Digital spaces offer expanded economic and social opportunities to exercise human agency. With increasing numbers of people falling into poverty, it is those same people at the margins who hold the key to global recovery. The term human digital development refers to the exercise of human agency using ICTs, in particular human interactions in cyberspace that offer new ways in which people may lead the lives they choose to live. Being healthy is central for an individual’s capabilities and freedoms to bring about improvements in their lives. The role for human digital development in global health lies in the ways in which artificial intelligent applications are used to support people, their providers and institutions operating in low-resource environments. In this way, digital health enables the use of artificially intelligent technologies to achieve improved health outcomes. Investments in human digital development can create positive cycles of prosperity by spurring economic growth.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 649-659
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2135872
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Author-Name: Christine Horn
Author-X-Name-First: Christine
Author-X-Name-Last: Horn
Author-Name: Sandra M. Gifford
Author-X-Name-First: Sandra M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gifford
Title: ICT uptake and use and social connectedness in rural and remote communities: a study from Sarawak, Malaysia
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Lack of access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is a key determinant of disadvantage among rural and remote communities in the developed and developing world that can limit economic development and obstruct digital forms of social and political participation. In this paper, we discuss how the ability – or inability – to access ICTs affects everyday life in Indigenous communities in remote Sarawak, Malaysia. We focus on social connectedness and on the role of relationships and networks as motivating factors for ICT uptake, for enabling new livelihood strategies and in supporting the maintenance of social networks. The paper is based on data collected between 2015 and 2017 in 20 villages located in the north-east of the state. Methods of data collections included semi-structured interviews, group discussions and participant observations carried out during multiple visits to these villages over a two-year period.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 721-746
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.2021844
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Author-Name: Zouheyr Gheraia
Author-X-Name-First: Zouheyr
Author-X-Name-Last: Gheraia
Author-Name: Mehdi Abid
Author-X-Name-First: Mehdi
Author-X-Name-Last: Abid
Author-Name: Habib Sekrafi
Author-X-Name-First: Habib
Author-X-Name-Last: Sekrafi
Author-Name: Hanane Abdelli
Author-X-Name-First: Hanane
Author-X-Name-Last: Abdelli
Title: The moderating role of ICT diffusion between financial development and economic growth: a bootstrap ARDL approach in Saudi Arabia
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Several studies have proven a positive impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on economic growth. Nevertheless, some studies have suggested a limited effect, while others have found no statistically significant effect. Faced with this problem, we conducted a study with the aim to assess the role of moderation of ICT diffusion between financial development and economic expansion in Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2019. Using the bootstrap approach for the ARDL model, the results prove that financial development as well as ICT diffusion affect negatively (positively) economic development. The financial development interaction term with ICT diffusion has a positive and statistically significant effect on economic growth. The results suggest that ICT diffusion does not only directly impact economic growth but also increase the indirect impact of financial development on economic growth. This result indicates that ICT diffusion boosts the role of financial development in economic development. This means that financial development can only boost the Saudi economy when ICTs are well developed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 816-836
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1998759
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Author-Name: Abiodun Alao
Author-X-Name-First: Abiodun
Author-X-Name-Last: Alao
Author-Name: Wallace Chigona
Author-X-Name-First: Wallace
Author-X-Name-Last: Chigona
Author-Name: Roelien Brink
Author-X-Name-First: Roelien
Author-X-Name-Last: Brink
Title: Telecentres’ contribution to women's empowerment in rural areas of South Africa
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The telecentre model was established to provide information and communication technology (ICT) skills to empower people, reduce poverty and unemployment in poor areas. Our study explored the relevance of telecentres as an ideal mechanism to empower women. Our study investigated how telecentres can contribute to women’s empowerment by analysing five telecentres in rural settings of the Western Cape, South Africa. A qualitative approach was adopted using semi-structured in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observation to collect data from 39 participants. The Dimensions of Empowerment Theory was used to describe the various empowerment outcomes. These include economic, social, informational, political, and cultural empowerment. The findings showed barriers hindering women’s utilization of telecentres included a lack of computer skills, education, language barriers, gender usage patterns, unemployment, and a lack of awareness. Our study contributes to the ICT4D/HCI gender field and suggests that ICT policymakers consider using telecentres for women empowerment.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 747-776
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1991871
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Author-Name: Swapnil Sharma
Author-X-Name-First: Swapnil
Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma
Author-Name: Arpan K. Kar
Author-X-Name-First: Arpan K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Kar
Author-Name: M. P. Gupta
Author-X-Name-First: M. P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta
Author-Name: Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Author-X-Name-First: Yogesh K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Dwivedi
Author-Name: Marijn Janssen
Author-X-Name-First: Marijn
Author-X-Name-Last: Janssen
Title: Digital citizen empowerment: A systematic literature review of theories and development models
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Governments worldwide invest heavily in digital initiatives to develop information societies with connected and actively engaged citizens, but problems like lacking sustained engagement and quality of participation still plague them. We undertook a systematised literature review on the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, covering dispersed literature surrounding Digital Citizen Empowerment (DCE) from the past two decades.Categorising the literature under four thematic categories or strategies of DCE: Digital Activism (DA), Multi-channel Service Delivery (MCSD), Participatory Budgeting (PB), and Deliberative Governance (DG) critical comparative analysis is done. A conceptual model of DCE, covering how theories from different inter-disciplinary areas of political, social, and information science influence the development of information societies and DCE is presented. Action points in our conceptual model are mapped to policy objectives targeting improved delivery of empowering policy goals by practitioners, and future research opportunities in the context of DCE are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 660-687
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2046533
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Author-Name: Mawazo Mwita Magesa
Author-X-Name-First: Mawazo Mwita
Author-X-Name-Last: Magesa
Author-Name: Joan Jonathan
Author-X-Name-First: Joan
Author-X-Name-Last: Jonathan
Title: Conceptualizing digital leadership characteristics for successful digital transformation: the case of Tanzania
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The objective of this study was to examine the attributes of a compelling leader to lead Digital Transformation in a formal organization. The study conceptualized a digital leader with 26 characteristics grouped into 5 roles. Sample respondents were drawn from some organizations in Tanzania and a self-reported questionnaire was used for data collection. Preliminary analysis involved examining inter-correlation among leadership attributes, dropping 3 out of 26. Exploratory factor analysis of 23 items produced 7 factors which were grouped into 5 roles while dropping 2 factors with one item each. Only 4 factors and 13 items qualified for confirmatory factor analysis which provided better fit for the sample data. The validity check showed that the digital leadership construct somehow converges and the four factors were different from one another. It is implied that good digital leader is anticipated to foster economic growth, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and improve service deliveries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 777-796
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.1991872
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Title: Correction
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 875-875
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2119037
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Author-Name: Alex Adegboye
Author-X-Name-First: Alex
Author-X-Name-Last: Adegboye
Author-Name: Stephen A. Ojeka
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ojeka
Author-Name: Olawunmi Tolase
Author-X-Name-First: Olawunmi
Author-X-Name-Last: Tolase
Author-Name: Oluwatayo Omoremi
Author-X-Name-First: Oluwatayo
Author-X-Name-Last: Omoremi
Author-Name: Yvonne Jude-Okeke
Author-X-Name-First: Yvonne
Author-X-Name-Last: Jude-Okeke
Title: Technology penetration and human development nexus in middle-income countries: the synergy effect of inclusive resources distribution
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This paper intends to examine how interactions between equal distribution of resources and the information and communication technology (ICT) influence inclusive human development (inequality-adjusted human development) for 81 countries from middle-income countries within the period 2005–2017. We use a double-censored Tobit regression as it accounts for the dependent variable with a limited range. It exhibits the behavior that is consistent with the method of estimation. We employ the instrumental variable (IV) for the independent variables of interest to deal with simultaneity or reverse causality due to endogeneity. In light of established findings for this study, we conclude that equal distribution of public goods such as technologies could play a critical role in promoting inclusive human development. Supplementary policy repercussions are highlighted.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 860-874
Issue: 4
Volume: 28
Year: 2022
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2021.2008850
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Author-Name: Annika Andersson
Author-X-Name-First: Annika
Author-X-Name-Last: Andersson
Author-Name: Mathias Hatakka
Author-X-Name-First: Mathias
Author-X-Name-Last: Hatakka
Title: ICT4D and the Sustainable Development Goals: a road well-traveled
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Some 35 years after the United Nations published its Brundtland report [Brundtland Commission. (1987). Our common future: Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, Geneva, UN-Dokument A/42/427. Retrieved December 24, 2022, from https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/5987our-common-future.pdf] on the many threats our planet is under due to over- and underdevelopment, we are still struggling with how to make our world sustainable. Today we have the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) to guide us, but they have been largely criticized just like their predecessors. The debate in Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) mainly concerns to which extent Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) may contribute to the SDGs. This editorial offers a historic overview of the different development goals that the UN has offered and eight papers that offer a view into the discussion of the challenges facing the SDGs, but also examples of experimental strategies on how ICTs can be used in realizing, or undermining, these goals.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-8
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2166279
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Author-Name: Rui Gu
Author-X-Name-First: Rui
Author-X-Name-Last: Gu
Author-Name: Wei Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Wei
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Kevin Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Kevin
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Fengying Nie
Author-X-Name-First: Fengying
Author-X-Name-Last: Nie
Title: Can information and communication technologies contribute to poverty reduction? Evidence from poor counties in China
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have received increasing attention in recent years as a promising means to address poverty challenges in rural China. This paper uses a unique three-wave panel data set of household surveys, collected from seven officially recognized poor counties in rural China during 2012–2018, to examine the effect of ICT adoption on poverty. The results show that ICTs contributed positively to poverty reduction in the sampled counties, which may have been primarily achieved through increased migration and off-farm income, instead of through improved agricultural production and farm income. This suggests that ICT development facilitated households escaping poverty by helping them diversify their livelihood strategies away from agriculture in remote mountainous areas. The findings highlight the importance of creating incentives to complement the opportunities brought by ICTs for local development. It is important to strike a balance between poverty reduction and food security objectives.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 128-150
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2123772
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Author-Name: Kexin Meng
Author-X-Name-First: Kexin
Author-X-Name-Last: Meng
Author-Name: Jing Jian Xiao
Author-X-Name-First: Jing Jian
Author-X-Name-Last: Xiao
Title: Digital finance and happiness: evidence from China
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Digital finance is an innovative business that applies information technology in the financial industry. Although empirical research on digital finance for development has grown enormously during the last decade, studies about the relationship between digital finance and human development remain limited. To fill this gap, this study uses data from the China Household Financial Survey and Peking University Digital Financial Inclusion Index to examine the association between digital finance and happiness. Results show that the association between digital finance and happiness is negative. Mechanism analyzes suggest that digital finance is negatively associated with happiness through the increasing debt burden and overspending behavior. Further heterogeneous analyzes find that age, debt level, and trust degree can be moderators in the relationship between digital finance and happiness. The results have both academic and practical implications for improving digital finance business and human development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 151-169
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2097622
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Author-Name: Jeremy Brown
Author-X-Name-First: Jeremy
Author-X-Name-Last: Brown
Author-Name: Shah Md. Safiul Hoque
Author-X-Name-First: Shah Md. Safiul
Author-X-Name-Last: Hoque
Title: Contract approaches for sustainable community-based access to e-service provision: a comparative study between Bangladesh and the Philippines
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Public–Private Partnerships are touted as a ‘silver bullet’ to address issues surrounding the sustainability of community-based ICT projects. This paper considers the PPP’s role in the provision of sustainable services at community access sites in Bangladesh and the Philippines. A comparative analysis of current community access operations in Bangladesh and the Philippines has been made in this study. The study investigates how the different adopted contract approaches (PPP vs. Public) have impacted the telecenter infrastructure attributes, and specifically, the impact on the types of services offered at telecenter sites. The data collection procedure utilized a mixed-methods approach, including user surveys, combined with telecenter operator interviews, and site observations. Simple descriptive statistics were used to compare the quantitative data collected regarding each of the telecenter infrastructures and telecenter services. This analysis contributes to the current understanding of telecenters concerning the adoption of PPPs toward the sustainability of public access initiatives.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 48-60
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2091506
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Author-Name: Ignacio Prieto-Egido
Author-X-Name-First: Ignacio
Author-X-Name-Last: Prieto-Egido
Author-Name: Teresa Sanchez-Chaparro
Author-X-Name-First: Teresa
Author-X-Name-Last: Sanchez-Chaparro
Author-Name: Julia Urquijo-Reguera
Author-X-Name-First: Julia
Author-X-Name-Last: Urquijo-Reguera
Title: Impacts of information and communication technologies on the SDGs: the case of Mayu Telecomunicaciones in rural areas of Peru
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are considered a cross-cutting tool that contributes to meeting the global challenges set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, in many countries, there is still a significant connectivity gap between cities and rural areas. Using a case study approach and the Digital-for-development paradigm proposed by Heeks, this paper explores an innovative strategy for addressing the rural connectivity gap and examines its impact on the SDGs. The model under analysis is the Rural Mobile Infrastructure Operator (RMIO). The specific case analyzed is the first company operating under an RMIO figure and offering services in underserved rural areas of Peru. The results show that the RMIO strategy primarily contributes to some specific targets of SDGs 3, 9, and 17. Key stakeholders can use the methodology and results of this study to develop strategies to address the connectivity divide and promote the achievement of the SDGs in rural contexts.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 103-127
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2073581
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Author-Name: Wayne Wobcke
Author-X-Name-First: Wayne
Author-X-Name-Last: Wobcke
Author-Name: Caroline Compton
Author-X-Name-First: Caroline
Author-X-Name-Last: Compton
Author-Name: Fleur Johns
Author-X-Name-First: Fleur
Author-X-Name-Last: Johns
Author-Name: Jayson Lamchek
Author-X-Name-First: Jayson
Author-X-Name-Last: Lamchek
Author-Name: Siti Mariyah
Author-X-Name-First: Siti
Author-X-Name-Last: Mariyah
Title: Nowcasting for hunger relief: a study of promise and perils
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Pitched as an aid to better development decision-making, the website HungerMap LIVE presents composite data on, and machine-learning-derived predictions of, food insecurity in 90 countries. Of its current version, this article asks the following questions: What work is HungerMap LIVE called upon to do in ICT for development (ICT4D) practice? How well is it set up to do that work? Combining technical (both computer science and statistical) and social analysis, this article employs a close reading method drawn from humanities and legal research not usually directed at digital platforms or websites in combination with interview-based techniques. By this means, it scrutinizes HungerMap LIVE’s potential to guide or mislead users and canvasses some elaborations that could enhance its usability. It argues that interdisciplinary research of this kind can counter both the historical and technological determinism troubling the ICT4D field and better position decision-makers to employ machine learning in history- and context-attentive ways.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 27-47
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2092438
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Author-Name: Zi Hui Yin
Author-X-Name-First: Zi Hui
Author-X-Name-Last: Yin
Author-Name: Chang Hwan Choi
Author-X-Name-First: Chang Hwan
Author-X-Name-Last: Choi
Title: Does digitalization contribute to lesser income inequality? Evidence from G20 countries
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This study examines both the direct and moderating effects of digitalization on income inequality by using the panel data of Group of Twenty countries for 2002–2018. We find that digitalization alleviated income inequality and the interaction of digitalization with trade openness, and foreign direct investment helped narrow the income gap in the full sample, but the impact is heterogeneous by income level. The impact of digitalization on narrowing income gap has a greater effect on middle-income countries than on high-income countries. The interaction between digitalization and trade openness tends to widen the income inequality in high-income countries but has the opposite effect in middle-income countries. The interaction of digitalization with foreign direct investment has helped narrow income inequality in both high-income and middle-income countries. It implies that digitalization contributes to narrowing income inequality; there is a difference in the intensity of the digitalization effect between high-income and middle-income countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 61-82
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2123443
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Author-Name: Shah Saud
Author-X-Name-First: Shah
Author-X-Name-Last: Saud
Author-Name: Abdul Haseeb
Author-X-Name-First: Abdul
Author-X-Name-Last: Haseeb
Author-Name: Songsheng Chen
Author-X-Name-First: Songsheng
Author-X-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Name: Huiyun Li
Author-X-Name-First: Huiyun
Author-X-Name-Last: Li
Title: The role of information and communication technology and financial development in shaping a low-carbon environment: a Belt and Road journey toward development
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In the era of globalization, information and communication technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in economic development and environmental sustainability. ICT enables economies to interact with each other around the globe, and the current fast ICT mode makes globalization a reality in today’s technological world. However, its abrupt rise in installation and operation may increase energy demand and environmental degradation. Thus, this study embarks upon the role of ICT and financial development in shaping a low-carbon environment for sixty Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) economies using balanced panel data spanning 1990–2018. This study adopts the Driscoll–Kraay standard error long-run estimation technique and the Dumitrescu–Hurlin panel causality approach. The results reveal that ICT, financial development, and globalization are negatively related to CO2 emissions; however, economic growth and electricity consumption stimulate CO2 emissions, threatening environmental sustainability. Interestingly, a U-shaped relationship is observed between economic growth and CO2 emissions for BRI economies. Moreover, the causality results reveal bidirectional causal relationships between ICT, financial development and globalization with CO2 emissions. The findings urge the adoption of advanced ICT in the industrial sector for efficient energy use and socioeconomic development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 83-102
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2095607
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Author-Name: Franz-Ferdinand Rothe
Author-X-Name-First: Franz-Ferdinand
Author-X-Name-Last: Rothe
Author-Name: Leo Van Audenhove
Author-X-Name-First: Leo
Author-X-Name-Last: Van Audenhove
Author-Name: Jan Loisen
Author-X-Name-First: Jan
Author-X-Name-Last: Loisen
Title: Digital development, inequalities & the Sustainable Development Goals: what does ‘Leave No-One Behind’ mean for ICT4D?
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The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) place great emphasis on inequalities and pledge to leave no-one behind. For the field of digital development, this objective presents a particular challenge. While digital technologies can be utilized to reduce certain inequalities, they are also linked to reproductive mechanisms, reinforcing existing inequalities. In the context of an increasing digitalization of development, particular attention must therefore be paid to the link between digital inequalities and the quest to leave no-one behind. This article analyses the integration of intersectional inequalities in the SDG framework and the resulting need for coherent policies, and demonstrates the parallels between this challenge and the reproductive nature of digital inequalities. On this basis, we argue that the issue of digital inequalities should be mainstreamed in development programming in order to avoid worsening existing inequalities through digital development. Moreover, we discuss recommendations for a potential post-2030 agenda succeeding the SDGs.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 9-26
Issue: 1
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2076640
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Author-Name: Yuri Zelenkov
Author-X-Name-First: Yuri
Author-X-Name-Last: Zelenkov
Author-Name: Elizaveta Lashkevich
Author-X-Name-First: Elizaveta
Author-X-Name-Last: Lashkevich
Title: Does information and communication technology really affect human development? An empirical analysis
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Positive effect of information and communication technology (ICT) on human development (HD) is not guaranteed simply by the availability of technology; this gap is especially pronounced for developing countries. Using the Capability Approach framework, we collected data from 115 countries for 2019. We tested a sample to determine stable groups of countries and split the dataset into two groups, which homogeneity differs significantly. Finally, we estimated the hypotheses predicting the influence of ICT on HD for both groups using a path modelling technique. Our results confirm the significant positive contribution of ICT on all kinds of conversion factors (CFs), except social ones in developing countries. However, the way to transform capabilities into functionings differs. In developing countries, ICT contributes to HD at the individual level only. For developed countries, ICT contributes more to social CFs and less to personal ones.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 329-347
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2081116
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Author-Name: Patience I. Akpan-Obong
Author-X-Name-First: Patience I.
Author-X-Name-Last: Akpan-Obong
Author-Name: Mai P. Trinh
Author-X-Name-First: Mai P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Trinh
Author-Name: Charles K. Ayo
Author-X-Name-First: Charles K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Ayo
Author-Name: Aderonke Oni
Author-X-Name-First: Aderonke
Author-X-Name-Last: Oni
Title: E-Governance as good governance? evidence from 15 West African countries
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This research examines assumptions about the relationship between e-governance and governance in 15 West African countries through an analysis of the 2016 and 2018 World Governance Indicators (WGI) and E-government Development Index (EDGI), proxies for governance and e-governance, respectively. A Pearson correlation analysis demonstrates a significant positive correlation between WGI and EDGI. When disaggregated, however, some dimensions of governance fail to correlate with e-governance. Notably, governance indicators correlate positively with each other thus reinforcing the critical role of traditional institutions of governance in achieving good governance. The study concludes that while ICTs are effective in advancing the goals of governments, they achieve better outcomes when integrated with established institutions and structures of governance. It advances an understanding of the concepts of development and governance by providing empirical evidence of the prospects and limitations of ICTs in the administrative practices of governments, especially in geopolitical contexts of limited resources.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 256-275
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2123770
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Author-Name: Rui Roberto Ramos
Author-X-Name-First: Rui Roberto
Author-X-Name-Last: Ramos
Author-Name: Niall Hayes
Author-X-Name-First: Niall
Author-X-Name-Last: Hayes
Author-Name: Monideepa Tarafdar
Author-X-Name-First: Monideepa
Author-X-Name-Last: Tarafdar
Title: E-formality and data justice: the individualization of street trade in Recife, Brazil
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Informal street trade has historically been seen by local authorities as backward, inefficient, and detrimental to urban areas and thus, has been subject to formalization policies. This paper reports on an ethnographic study of a project that sought to formalize street trade in Recife (Brazil). Street trade was presented by the City Council as hindering urban mobility, unhygienic and detrimental to the development of the city. A spreadsheet was developed to record, license and enforce the formalization of street trade. The spreadsheet and its classification scheme expanded the possibilities of control over individual street vendors. We will argue that formalization requires street traders to be rendered objects and subjects of knowledge. What this does is to individualize and discipline street trade. More substantially, we argue that the regulations and classification scheme shaped understandings of street trade as becoming individualized and this led to some contradictory implications for urban street trade.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 184-204
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2141673
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Author-Name: Elijah Asante Boakye
Author-X-Name-First: Elijah
Author-X-Name-Last: Asante Boakye
Author-Name: Hongjiang Zhao
Author-X-Name-First: Hongjiang
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao
Author-Name: Bright Nana Kwame Ahia
Author-X-Name-First: Bright Nana Kwame
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahia
Title: Blockchain technology prospects in transforming Ghana’s economy: a phenomenon-based approach
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A phenomenon-based approach is used to learn more about how blockchain technology could improve Ghana’s economic sectors in terms of cost savings, efficiency, and reliability with reduced risks. With our proposed blockchain-enabled frameworks, we describe how blockchains’ Internet-of-Things (IoTs) and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) might reduce transaction, contract, and monitoring-related costs in the Agriculture & Agro-processing sector’s supply chains. We also demonstrate how Smart Contracts (SMCs) and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) can improve time and cost-based efficiencies in local procurements, logistic contract execution, and supply chains across the Mining & Minerals processing sector. With the help of IoTs, DLTs, and SMCs, information asymmetries in the finance sector can be reduced to improve the financing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The Technological-Organizational-Environmental (TOE) elements remain crucial in the adoption of blockchain technology. As a result, it’s critical to provide adequate frameworks for blockchain adoption.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 348-377
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2073580
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Cycles of development in systems of survival with artificial intelligence: a formative research agenda
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may take over many functions performed by humans while offering new opportunities for socio-economic development. However, the unchecked ubiquitous adoption of generative Machine Learning (ML)that appears to assist humans while increasing job losses, inequities and threats to social institutions. Systems of survival are explored in the light of the synergies between governments who aim to protect their citizens and corporations who trade with them. Understanding how these processes affect human agency, particularly that of refugee populations whose data is harvested from their cellphones while they seek to build new lives in foreign lands. Their resilience, ingenuity and contributions to the global economy may hold the key to supporting positive cycles of development. A formative agenda is offered that enables researchers to support positive cycles of development that account for the systems of survival needed for equitable artificial intelligence implementations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 171-183
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2236424
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Author-Name: Travis W. Reynolds
Author-X-Name-First: Travis W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Reynolds
Author-Name: Pierre E. Biscaye
Author-X-Name-First: Pierre E.
Author-X-Name-Last: Biscaye
Author-Name: C. Leigh Anderson
Author-X-Name-First: C.
Author-X-Name-Last: Leigh Anderson
Author-Name: Caitlin O’Brien-Carelli
Author-X-Name-First: Caitlin
Author-X-Name-Last: O’Brien-Carelli
Author-Name: Joanna Keel
Author-X-Name-First: Joanna
Author-X-Name-Last: Keel
Title: Exploring the gender gap in mobile money awareness and use: evidence from eight low and middle income countries
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We used three waves of Financial Inclusion Insights surveys (2013–2016) to examine gender gaps in mobile money (MM) awareness and use across eight low- and middle-income countries. After accounting for socio-demographic factors (age, marriage, literacy, education, employment, income, and financial numeracy) and other enabling factors (mobile phone, formal identification, and bank account), we found no independent association between gender and MM use in established MM markets in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In contrast, in emerging MM markets (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan), significant gender differences in MM use remained. Phone and bank account access had stronger associations with MM use for men than for women in these MM markets, and gender gaps in MM use increased over time. Findings suggest realizing the financial inclusion potential of MM may require a more nuanced understanding of difficult-to-measure and slow-to-change factors – such as legal and social norms – constraining women’s MM use.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 228-255
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2073579
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Author-Name: Ekene S. Aguegboh
Author-X-Name-First: Ekene S.
Author-X-Name-Last: Aguegboh
Author-Name: Chinonso V. Agu
Author-X-Name-First: Chinonso V.
Author-X-Name-Last: Agu
Author-Name: Vivian I. Nnetu-Okolieuwa
Author-X-Name-First: Vivian I.
Author-X-Name-Last: Nnetu-Okolieuwa
Title: ICT adoption, bank performance & development in Sub-Saharan Africa: a dynamic panel analysis
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This paper examines the effect of information and communication technology on bank performance and development in the Sub-Saharan African banking industry. We employ a generalized method of moments technique with a panel data of 35 sub-Saharan African countries on the access and use of automated teller machines, mobile money transactions, return on assets, returns on earning, and net interest margin. The results reveal that while the access and use of automated teller machines are negatively associated with return on assets, they have positive and significant effects on return on earning and net interest margin. The findings suggest that information and communication technology adoption affects bank performance mainly in the short run. We conclude that the discrepancy in how it affects return on assets compared to return on earnings and net interest margin is mainly based on how bank performance is measured.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 406-422
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2131701
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Author-Name: Fernando Pinto
Author-X-Name-First: Fernando
Author-X-Name-Last: Pinto
Author-Name: Marie Anne Macadar
Author-X-Name-First: Marie Anne
Author-X-Name-Last: Macadar
Author-Name: Gabriela Viale Pereira
Author-X-Name-First: Gabriela Viale
Author-X-Name-Last: Pereira
Title: The potential of eParticipation in enlarging individual capabilities: a conceptual framework
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The success of citizens’ electronic participation, or eParticipation, depends not only on mitigating digital divide challenges, but also on facing socio-organizational issues such as citizen data privacy, ICT literacy, as well as citizen awareness and motivation to participate. Despite the efforts of several researchers to present models and frameworks for empirical applications based on the Capability Approach (CA), we found a theoretical gap when searching for scientific work addressing the social aspects of ICT applications; more specifically, how to operationalize eParticipation for good governance through CA. Hence, aiming to investigate the potential of eParticipation initiatives to enlarge individual capabilities, we carried out an in-depth literature review. As a result, we propose a conceptual framework consisting of four propositions that can contribute toward how approach and discuss the role of eParticipation to create new synergies between technology and development, addressing the demands of people, promoting participatory governance, and fostering human development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 276-298
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2136129
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Author-Name: Gaurav Dixit
Author-X-Name-First: Gaurav
Author-X-Name-Last: Dixit
Title: How do localized socio-economic platform ecosystems emerge?: a mobile platform to bring the market to villagers in Himalayan forests
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Disasters like forest fires have become a persistent challenge in Himalayan regions due to highly inflammable Pine leaves. Solutions like producing bio-briquettes require involvement of local villagers, which depends on creating socio-economic and social entrepreneurship opportunities. Our research addresses these challenges by developing and evaluating governance interventions to connect villagers with local market through a mobile app platform and shape an ecosystem. We conduct an interpretive case study based on literature on digital platform ecosystems and multi-sided platforms. We use activity theory to analyze case data on implementation of governance interventions and behavior of ecosystem actors towards the challenge of producing and selling pine briquettes through the platform. Our findings suggest that characteristic features of a platform ecosystem running in a socio-economic setting differ substantially from commercial ecosystems. Our research could be one of the first to contribute to digital platforms for development in a local socioeconomic context.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 205-227
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2131702
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Author-Name: Fitri Kartiasih
Author-X-Name-First: Fitri
Author-X-Name-Last: Kartiasih
Author-Name: Nachrowi Djalal Nachrowi
Author-X-Name-First: Nachrowi
Author-X-Name-Last: Djalal Nachrowi
Author-Name: I Dewa Gede Karma Wisana
Author-X-Name-First: I Dewa Gede Karma
Author-X-Name-Last: Wisana
Author-Name: Dwini Handayani
Author-X-Name-First: Dwini
Author-X-Name-Last: Handayani
Title: Inequalities of Indonesia’s regional digital development and its association with socioeconomic characteristics: a spatial and multivariate analysis
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Drawing on multivariate, spatial agglomeration, cluster analysis, and the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, this paper aims to reveal the spatial inequalities in the digital development of households and individuals at 460 districts/cities in Indonesia and its association with socioeconomic characteristics. The results show a significant district digital divide characterized by a decline of regional digital development index (RDDI) values from the west to the east and from core cities to more peripheral ones. Cities with high RDDI values are mainly concentrated in large metropolitan areas in western Indonesia, whereas districts with low values tend to concentrate in rural-mountainous regions, remote areas, and archipelagos in eastern Indonesia. However, the digital divide declined from 2015 to 2019, indicating that Indonesian regions are becoming more digitally convergent. Education, gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per capita, population, and the number of formal workers have a positive and significant impact on RDDI.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 299-328
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2110556
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Author-Name: Simontini Das
Author-X-Name-First: Simontini
Author-X-Name-Last: Das
Author-Name: Amrita Chatterjee
Author-X-Name-First: Amrita
Author-X-Name-Last: Chatterjee
Title: Impacts of ICT and digital finance on poverty and income inequality: a sub-national study from India
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The present paper explores both the direct and indirect impact of ICT diffusion through the channel of digital finance on two development indicators such as poverty and income inequality at the sub-national level in India. Ordered probit estimation confirms that ICT diffusion directly reduces the persistence of poverty in both urban and rural areas. The application of ICT in the banking sector in the form of digital finance has a positive role in rural-urban poverty reduction. ICT has no direct impact on income inequality, though financial inclusion has a positive influence on both rural and urban inequality. ICT diffusion in the banking sector dampens the positive impact of financial inclusion on urban inequality with no impact on rural inequality. Proposed policy prescription can be strengthening of ICT infrastructure with wider and uniform spread of digital finance among rural and urban population so that more people can take advantage of it.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 378-405
Issue: 2-3
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 07
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2151556
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Title: Correction
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 716-716
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2181578
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Author-Name: Himanshu Sharma
Author-X-Name-First: Himanshu
Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma
Author-Name: Antonio Díaz Andrade
Author-X-Name-First: Antonio
Author-X-Name-Last: Díaz Andrade
Title: Digital financial services and human development: current landscape and research prospects
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This study explores and analyses the implications of digital financial services (DFS) on human development from a global perspective. Informed by a systematic literature review of studies published in the past two decades, from 2000 to 2020, this research unveils six overarching themes: contextual conditions, technological skills and financial literacy, consistent trust, shaping financial behavior, energizing economic activities, and supporting financial inclusion. Further analysis categorizes these themes into what constitutes the two intertwined dimensions of DFS: foundational conditions and effectual repercussions. We discuss how these dimensions enhance our understanding of the role information and communication technologies play in contributing to human development. We also present practical implications for different stakeholders in the financial sector.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 582-606
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2199189
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Author-Name: Giuseppe Lamberti
Author-X-Name-First: Giuseppe
Author-X-Name-Last: Lamberti
Author-Name: Jordi Lopez-Sintas
Author-X-Name-First: Jordi
Author-X-Name-Last: Lopez-Sintas
Author-Name: Jakkapong Sukphan
Author-X-Name-First: Jakkapong
Author-X-Name-Last: Sukphan
Title: Explaining the digital divide in the European Union: the complementary role of information security concerns in the social process of internet appropriation
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Most theoretical and empirical explanations of the generation of digital divides have been integrated into the resources and appropriation theory, which proposes a sequential model reflecting a socially unequally distributed digital divide. The unequal social distribution is reflected in internet use that is sequentially influenced by motivations/attitudes, physical access, and digital skills. We extend the sequential model by exploring the complementary role of information security concerns in producing the digital divide. Using a predictive approach, we tested a comprehensive partial least squares-structural equation model with data from a European Union survey, finding that information security concern is another significant determiner of the digital divide. Heterogeneity in social internet appropriation can be summarized in social mechanisms explained by education and age among well-educated Europeans, and by country digital development among less well-educated Europeans. We conclude with a discussion of theoretical and policy implications of our findings.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 665-691
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2202640
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Author-Name: Lauren Lize Fouche
Author-X-Name-First: Lauren Lize
Author-X-Name-Last: Fouche
Author-Name: Sara S. (Saartjie) Grobbelaar
Author-X-Name-First: Sara S. (Saartjie)
Author-X-Name-Last: Grobbelaar
Author-Name: Wouter G. Bam
Author-X-Name-First: Wouter G.
Author-X-Name-Last: Bam
Title: Towards a process framework to guide the development of ICT4D programs: a South African perspective
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Although a large body of literature exists to support the execution of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) initiatives, many such initiatives fail to deliver the intended results. By following a Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, this article presents an artifact (a framework) whose purpose is to integrate activities/processes noted in the literature to support the successful development of ICT4D initiatives. The result of the study is an evaluated process framework which serves as a tool to guide developers in identifying activities/processes that can support the success of ICT4D initiatives.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 488-524
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2123442
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Author-Name: Angelica Pigola
Author-X-Name-First: Angelica
Author-X-Name-Last: Pigola
Author-Name: Fernando Souza Meirelles
Author-X-Name-First: Fernando Souza
Author-X-Name-Last: Meirelles
Title: Sustainable business value model in the ICT4D research agenda
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Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) emerges positively as a sustainable practice since several studies are focusing on these positive aspects, such as digital financial inclusion and digital platforms for helping communities. This study intends to investigate how a sustainable business value model (SBVM) might be framed in ICT4D from the perspective of business practices. We analyzed the literature of 160 publications in the ICT4D research field from 2003 to 2022 using social network and content analysis to perform a systematic literature review. The findings reveal six different business value perspectives to establish an SBVM in ICT4D initiatives, suggesting a broader perspective for innovators and entrepreneurs to create new business formations for better development outcomes in their communities. This paper contributes to socioeconomic development by identifying ways in which the SBVM may contribute to different communities’ development in emergent countries.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 435-461
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2202166
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Author-Name: M. Mahdi Moeini Gharagozloo
Author-X-Name-First: M. Mahdi
Author-X-Name-Last: Moeini Gharagozloo
Author-Name: Mahdi Forghani Bajestani
Author-X-Name-First: Mahdi
Author-X-Name-Last: Forghani Bajestani
Author-Name: Ali Moeini Gharagozloo
Author-X-Name-First: Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Moeini Gharagozloo
Author-Name: Amirmahmood Amini Sedeh
Author-X-Name-First: Amirmahmood
Author-X-Name-Last: Amini Sedeh
Author-Name: Fatemeh Askarzadeh
Author-X-Name-First: Fatemeh
Author-X-Name-Last: Askarzadeh
Title: The role of digitalization in decreasing gender gap in opportunity driven entrepreneurship
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Women entrepreneurs are a promising yet under-supported group that have notable impacts on the economy. Recent societal attempts to empower female entrepreneurs and their critical role in economic development have motivated research on determinants of women’s participation in entrepreneurship and what can reduce gender disparities in this field. Drawing on insights from information economics, this paper emphasizes the recent transformations through digital technologies and examines the effect of digital readiness of an economy on women’s ability to close the gap on entrepreneurial activities. Using a sample of international observations over the 2010–2016 period, we show that the capability of an economy to exploit digital opportunities increases female participation in opportunity-driven entrepreneurship. The results also indicate that the positive role of digital readiness in women’s entrepreneurship strengthens in populations with higher perceived opportunity and, more interestingly, higher fear of failure.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 645-664
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2237470
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Author-Name: Sajda Qureshi
Author-X-Name-First: Sajda
Author-X-Name-Last: Qureshi
Title: Digital transformation for development: a human capital key or system of oppression?
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Digital transformation goes beyond digitalization to make radical changes to organisational models and social structures. It takes people with knowledge, skills and motivation to use ICTs to be able to carry out digital transformation. Human capital is seen to be the key for effective digital transformation as it can fuel sustainable development when people use ICTs to lead the lives they choose to live. Unless there is a transformation in capabilities, access to ICTs, requisite skills and knowledge, then digital transformation will merely exacerbate existing inequalities. It will need to touch personal psychology: not merely enabling the marginalised to participate but offering them the ability use digitalization to improve their lives. The human capital key to digital transformation is offered as a means of attaining positive cycles of sustainable development. Lessons learned from papers in this issue throw insight into ways of applying digital technologies to overcome forces of oppression.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 423-434
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2282269
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Author-Name: Luiz Antonio Joia
Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Antonio
Author-X-Name-Last: Joia
Author-Name: Stefano Giarelli
Author-X-Name-First: Stefano
Author-X-Name-Last: Giarelli
Title: Criminal factions and ICT-Mediated financial inclusion in Brazilian favelas: the role of context
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The city of Rio de Janeiro has the highest proportion of people living in favelas in Brazil and their residents have very restricted access to financial services, often needing to commute to other neighborhoods to make simple transactions. Therefore, this research examines a fintech startup called Banco Maré, created to improve financial inclusion in the largest complex of favelas of Rio de Janeiro - Complexo da Maré. A model for ICT-mediated financial inclusion based on the Capability Approach was applied to evaluate this initiative in two favelas dominated by distinct criminal factions in the complex. The results suggest that the financial inclusion depends on the nature of criminal factions dominating same. The work, therefore, indicates that contexts where an institutional order that favors greater agency, empowerment and participation of residents prevail, can strongly affect ICT-based financial inclusion initiatives in favelas dominated by lawless organizations.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 607-644
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2215718
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Author-Name: Renai Jiang
Author-X-Name-First: Renai
Author-X-Name-Last: Jiang
Author-Name: Shenghao Yang
Author-X-Name-First: Shenghao
Author-X-Name-Last: Yang
Author-Name: Sidong Lian
Author-X-Name-First: Sidong
Author-X-Name-Last: Lian
Author-Name: Gary H. Jefferson
Author-X-Name-First: Gary H.
Author-X-Name-Last: Jefferson
Title: The impact of internet development on green total factor productivity in China’s prefectural cities
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This paper uses the global Malmquist-Luenberger index to measure the effect of Internet development on the green total factor productivity (GTFP) of China’s 283 prefectural cities. We find that by promoting high-quality development, the effect of Internet is significantly positive. Firstly, we explore the two mechanisms through which the use of the Internet promotes GTFP: improvements in the quantity and quality of urban innovation and the advancement and rationalization of urban industrial structures. Secondly, we compare the pre- and post-impacts of the Internet + initiative from which it draws critical policy implications. Finally, threshold regression shows that when urban Internet penetration and employee wages rise to their respective threshold levels, the promotion effect of the Internet on GTFP can be further augmented. Meanwhile, from the perspective of Intensive Growth Theory, the Internet’s contribution to green labor productivity is more pronounced.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 462-487
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2215737
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Author-Name: Stephen Smith
Author-X-Name-First: Stephen
Author-X-Name-Last: Smith
Author-Name: Rico Lie
Author-X-Name-First: Rico
Author-X-Name-Last: Lie
Title: Designing ICTs for development. A Delphi study on problem framing, approach, and team composition
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Many ICT4D projects fail. Researchers attribute this failure partly to the mismatch between the context in which ICTs are designed and the context of their use. This study aims to understand the interplay between design and ICT4D by (1) making an inventory of design principles across three themes: problem framing, design approach, and team composition, and (2) assessing design statements (distilled from the list of design principles) through a two-round Delphi study with a group of ICT4D researchers and practitioners. The results show that while there is a general awareness of the importance of design in ICT4D, a consolidated effort to investigate how design principles can be more effectively integrated with ICT4D is missing. The study further concludes that there is a shift towards co-designing, that it is difficult to design without pre-determined ideas of using ICTs/emerging technologies and that transdisciplinary collaboration has not yet flourished.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 525-557
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2128286
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Author-Name: Yu Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Yu
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Author-Name: Hongquan Ao
Author-X-Name-First: Hongquan
Author-X-Name-Last: Ao
Author-Name: Weibin Deng
Author-X-Name-First: Weibin
Author-X-Name-Last: Deng
Author-Name: Yafen Yuan
Author-X-Name-First: Yafen
Author-X-Name-Last: Yuan
Title: Reducing technology-mediated service exclusion by providing human assistant support for senior citizens: evidence from China
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This study explored how the allocation of human assistants in a technology-mediated service setting could reduce the exclusion of senior citizens from such services. Our methodology is based on social support and protection motivation theories. Using a two-phase study with a mixed-methods approach, we firstly conducted 25 semi-structured interviews to develop the research model. The model was then empirically validated using survey data from 285 Chinese senior citizens. The results revealed that senior citizens experienced defense motivation and avoidance behavior when facing technology-mediated services. However, perceived emotional support from a human assistant enhanced their evaluation of coping factors, further reducing their defense motivations and avoidance behaviors. Perceived instrumental support had a greater impact, as it both reduced their assessment of threat factors and enhanced their evaluation of coping factors. Finally, future time perspective moderated the effects of perceived support on threat and coping appraisal processing.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 692-715
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2175768
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Author-Name: Gilbert Exaud Mushi
Author-X-Name-First: Gilbert Exaud
Author-X-Name-Last: Mushi
Author-Name: Giovanna Di Marzo Serugendo
Author-X-Name-First: Giovanna Di Marzo
Author-X-Name-Last: Serugendo
Author-Name: Pierre-Yves Burgi
Author-X-Name-First: Pierre-Yves
Author-X-Name-Last: Burgi
Title: Data management system for sustainable agriculture among smallholder farmers in Tanzania: research-in-progress
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Smallholder farmers produce about 70% of the world’s food and employ more than one billion people. They therefore have an important role to play in eradicating food insecurity and poverty among the world’s growing population. Although there are different digital services for smallholder farmers, the existing services lack sustainability in the agriculture context and hardly meet their needs. Data management and sharing among different agriculture stakeholders has the potential to make agriculture sustainable, but there is a need to enable access to digital services in an entire farming cycle under one roof. This paper aims to propose the design of a comprehensive data management digital framework to solve common challenges of smallholder farmers in Tanzania and other countries’ agricultural systems. We follow the design science research (DSR) method to develop an artifact that interacts with the problem context. To illustrate the framework’s applicability, we use different case studies in Tanzania.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 558-581
Issue: 4
Volume: 29
Year: 2023
Month: 10
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2215528
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Author-Name: Anja Venter
Author-X-Name-First: Anja
Author-X-Name-Last: Venter
Title: Jamming to map creative scenes and practices
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In this paper I detail my experiences undertaking an ICT4D project that aimed to better understand how under-resourced visual creatives used mobile technologies to participate in creative ‘scenes’ in Cape Town, South Africa. The project was focused on developing novel digital applications to better support localized practices. From a post-qualitative perspective, I could map the scenes of ‘jamming’ together with participants. In describing these scenes, a better understanding is formed of how technologies could be re-designed to support situated creative activities as constellations of creative practices, social imaginaries and materialities. I offer provocations for the future of Digital Development within the creative and cultural industries, namely that creative scenes are about social imaginary and the imminent participations of people; That creative participation is about more than just economic participation; That doing inquiry is about imagining different material realities together with participants; And that ‘development’ implies dynamic change.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 76-92
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2281423
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Author-Name: Dechen Angmo
Author-X-Name-First: Dechen
Author-X-Name-Last: Angmo
Author-Name: Rajesh K. Aithal
Author-X-Name-First: Rajesh K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Aithal
Author-Name: Anand Kumar Jaiswal
Author-X-Name-First: Anand Kumar
Author-X-Name-Last: Jaiswal
Title: Reducing market separation through e-commerce: cases of Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) firms in India
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Market-based solutions for poverty alleviation at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) have been discussed extensively in the literature. Most BoP producer firms are based out of remote locations and suffer from informational asymmetry and a lack of financial resources. This study looks at three BoP firms through Bartels’ theory of market separation to examine whether the adoption of e-commerce helps reduce gaps between producers and consumers. The findings indicate that e-commerce has enabled firms to decrease the spatial, temporal, and informational gaps; however, the effect on the financial gap is yet to be determined. It also recognizes the importance of e-commerce adoption as an effective market-based solution for BoP firms. The findings helped develop a conceptual framework to understand the stages of e-commerce channel adoption by BoP firms. The implications of our findings for theory and practice are discussed.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 93-113
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2285484
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Author-Name: Biswanath Behera
Author-X-Name-First: Biswanath
Author-X-Name-Last: Behera
Author-Name: Anasuya Haldar
Author-X-Name-First: Anasuya
Author-X-Name-Last: Haldar
Author-Name: Narayan Sethi
Author-X-Name-First: Narayan
Author-X-Name-Last: Sethi
Title: Investigating the direct and indirect effects of Information and Communication Technology on economic growth in the emerging economies: role of financial development, foreign direct investment, innovation, and institutional quality
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The growing demand for digitalization in different economic sectors has garnered considerable attention from researchers to explore the effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on economic growth. In this study, we explore the direct and indirect effects of ICT on economic growth, through its interaction with institutional quality, financial development, research and development (R&D) expenditures, and foreign direct investment (FDI), for 13 emerging economies from 2000 to 2020. We find that ICT use has a significantly positive effect on economic growth. It is found that the interaction effects of ICT with financial development and R&D expenditures are favorable to economic growth, whereas ICT does not act synergistically with institutional quality and FDI. This implies that the emerging economies should increase R&D expenditures on ICT services and increase digitalization of the financial sector, along with advancing their ICT infrastructure, strengthening the institutional quality, and encouraging more FDI inflows to maintain their growth momentum.Abbreviations: ICT: nformation and Communication Technology; IMD: International Institute for Management Development; SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals; OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; SSA: Sub-Saharan Africa; MNCs: Multinational Companies; MENA: Middle East and North Africa; UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; ITU: International Telecommunication Union; IIEP: International Institute for Educational Planning; MSCI: Morgan Stanley Capital International; WDI: World Development Indicator; R&D: Research and Development; FD: Financial development; FDI: Foreign Direct Investment; IUIT: Individuals Using Internet; MBCS: Mobile Cellular Subscriptions; TO: Trade Openness; IQ: Institutional Quality
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 33-56
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2233463
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Author-Name: Touhida Tasnima
Author-X-Name-First: Touhida
Author-X-Name-Last: Tasnima
Author-Name: Md Azalanshah Md Syed
Author-X-Name-First: Md Azalanshah
Author-X-Name-Last: Md Syed
Title: Smart phone usage for women’s empowerment to respond against domestic violence in Bangladesh
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The role of smart phones for women’s empowerment in the development context is increasingly being discussed in the field of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) in recent years. Existing studies have investigated the empowering potential of smart phone access both for women's development issues and to prevent domestic violence, a persistent social problem in many developing nations. Considering the importance of smart phone access as a violence prevention tool, this qualitative study aimed to explore the potential of smart phone usage in contributing to women’s empowerment to respond against domestic violence in the context of Bangladesh. The findings revealed that access to smart phone has benefitted women both for their personal and professional developments and raising information awareness about violence prevention in the country. However, women's belief in patriarachal norms, lack of trust on help - seeking agencies and gender play a role in limiting technology integration to respond against violence.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 114-131
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
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Author-Name: Dereje Mulat Ferede
Author-X-Name-First: Dereje Mulat
Author-X-Name-Last: Ferede
Author-Name: Solomon Negash
Author-X-Name-First: Solomon
Author-X-Name-Last: Negash
Author-Name: Peter Meso
Author-X-Name-First: Peter
Author-X-Name-Last: Meso
Title: Strategic Information Systems (SIS) implementation at a bank in an emerging economy: implications for strategic enterprise capabilities and societal development
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Strategic Information Systems (SIS) enable enterprise capability including competitive advantage and optimal performance. Attaining these strategic benefits is generally challenging for organizations and more difficult for entities in emerging economies. Void of these strategic benefits, the vast Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT) investments at organizations remain suboptimal. We seek to understand how financial institutions in emerging economies use SIS to transform their IT investments into enterprise capability. We use the IS capability model to study an Ethiopian bank’s SIS implementation. The case study bank has 80 years of service and 30 million customers. We conducted qualitative structured interviews with the bank’s executives, validated with industry experts, and performed a structural assessment. Our findings confirm matured business and technical talents but reveal concerns about the maturity of Organizing and Enterprise Level elements. We conclude with recommendations for research and practice.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 10-32
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
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Author-Name: Biswajit Patra
Author-X-Name-First: Biswajit
Author-X-Name-Last: Patra
Author-Name: Narayan Sethi
Author-X-Name-First: Narayan
Author-X-Name-Last: Sethi
Title: Does digital payment induce economic growth in emerging economies? The mediating role of institutional quality, consumption expenditure, and bank credit
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This paper analyzes the direct and interactive effect of digital payments through institutional quality, consumption expenditure, and bank credit on economic growth for 25-member countries of the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) for 2012–2020. Using the Fixed Effect with Driscoll-Kraay Panel Corrected Estimators, it finds that a rise in digital payments positively impacts economic growth. The interaction effect of digital payments with other variables does not promote economic growth. To address differences among the selected countries and to have a robust analysis, the paper classified the selected countries into quantiles based on the GDP per capita level using the Bootstrapped Panel-Quantile Regression (BPQR) method. The BPQR confirms the positive relationship among digital payments, institutional quality, and consumption expenditure with economic growth, whereas credit impacts it negatively. Control variables, such as inflation, exchange rate, health, and unemployment, behave as per economic theories related to economic growth.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 57-75
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2244465
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Author-Name: Silvia Masiero
Author-X-Name-First: Silvia
Author-X-Name-Last: Masiero
Title: The shape of ICT4D to come
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This editorial advances the point that a dialectic of oppression and liberation, implicit in a multiplicity of objects of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) research, qualifies as a distinctive feature of the present and future of the ICT4D field. This point builds on Qureshi’s argument that the notion of ‘digital transformation for development’ plays a twofold role, at the intersection between enhancement of human capital and intensification of oppression over structurally silenced groups. First I illuminate the traits of a dialectic of oppression and liberation, as they are reflected in research debates that the ICT4D field has recently engaged. I then reflect on how the papers in this issue portray this dialectic, at the same time joining long-standing themes of ICT4D research.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 1-9
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2024.2313395
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Author-Name: Raúl Katz
Author-X-Name-First: Raúl
Author-X-Name-Last: Katz
Author-Name: Juan Jung
Author-X-Name-First: Juan
Author-X-Name-Last: Jung
Title: Economic spillovers from cloud computing: evidence from OECD countries
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The objective of this paper is to estimate the impact of cloud computing on economic performance. The analysis relies on a multi-equation model in which cloud computing is complementary with broadband to maximize the economic contribution of digital technologies. The proposed model is estimated for a sample of OECD countries, depicting cloud penetration at the sector level. Our results suggest positive effects from cloud adoption on economic outcomes. However, the impact of cloud computing depends on broadband penetration and cloud adoption, which, as expected, vary by country and industry. The sector benefitting from the largest economic impact is information and communications, followed by manufacturing, while in contrast, no impact was detected for the transportation sector. This is one of the first empirical analysis estimating cloud economic spillovers on an aggregated basis, from which important public policy implications can be derived to stimulate the development and adoption of this technology.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 173-194
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
X-DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2023.2292108
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Author-Name: Thi Linh Phuong Dang
Author-X-Name-First: Thi Linh Phuong
Author-X-Name-Last: Dang
Author-Name: Arman Sadreddin
Author-X-Name-First: Arman
Author-X-Name-Last: Sadreddin
Author-Name: Suchit Ahuja
Author-X-Name-First: Suchit
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahuja
Title: Readily available technologies in low-resource communities: a review and synthesis
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Socioeconomic changes in recent years have forced a shift in focus from resource abundance to resource scarcity and from top-down solutions to bottom-up, community-driven solutions. Consequently, novel research has emerged on how resource-scarce communities innovate by leveraging readily available technologies that are more accessible and affordable than other technologies. This paper presents a scoping literature review on the role of Readily Available Technologies (RATs) in Low-Resource Communities (LRCs) and identifies knowledge gaps as well as future research opportunities. We analyzed 49 articles published in relevant, high-quality journals between 2010 and 2021. We propose a framework illustrating the interactions among RATs, community actors in LRCs, and contextual factors. Through a theoretical framework, this article raises awareness about how practitioners utilize RATs in various LRC contexts to facilitate community and economic development. It lays the foundation for future theoretical and empirical development and provides guidance to practitioners for fostering RAT-driven community development.
Journal: Information Technology for Development
Pages: 132-172
Issue: 1
Volume: 30
Year: 2024
Month: 01
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