Mobile Phones and Economic Development: Evidence from the Fishing Industry in India

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reuben Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Fishing Industry

scholarly journals Use of Mobile Phones for Economic Development in Cameroon

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 145-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kingsley L. Ngange ◽  
Primus Beng
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phones

Role of ICT in Socio-Economic Development in Kenya

2019 ◽  
pp. 353-370
Author(s):  
Juliet W. Macharia
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Telephony ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Mobile Telephones ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Media ◽  
Males And Females

The growth of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has empowered communities in diverse ways. Both males and females use ICTs to transact businesses and carry on relationships. Access and use of mobile phones have changed people's lives. This chapter discusses the magical revolution of mobile telephony in Africa and specifically in Kenya. Innovations such as MPESA have transformed people's lives in Kenya and in other emerging economies. Both males and females have used the innovations to bring about development that has enriched their lives. Secondly, the role of gender socialization is discussed in relation to how the ICTs have eliminated the long-held belief that females are not participants in societal development. Thirdly, the role of the media in development is examined because they socialize people into the gender roles. Through mobile telephones, females perform diverse roles. Positive portrayal of men and women in development acknowledges that men and women must be active members of the process.

Role of ICT in Socio-Economic Development in Kenya

2018 ◽  
pp. 1185-1202
Author(s):  
Juliet W. Macharia
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Telephony ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Mobile Telephones ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Media ◽  
Males And Females

The growth of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has empowered communities in diverse ways. Both males and females use ICTs to transact businesses and carry on relationships. Access and use of mobile phones have changed people's lives. This chapter discusses the magical revolution of mobile telephony in Africa and specifically in Kenya. Innovations such as MPESA have transformed people's lives in Kenya and in other emerging economies. Both males and females have used the innovations to bring about development that has enriched their lives. Secondly, the role of gender socialization is discussed in relation to how the ICTs have eliminated the long-held belief that females are not participants in societal development. Thirdly, the role of the media in development is examined because they socialize people into the gender roles. Through mobile telephones, females perform diverse roles. Positive portrayal of men and women in development acknowledges that men and women must be active members of the process.

Role of ICT in Socio-Economic Development in Kenya

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Juliet W. Macharia
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Telephony ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Mobile Telephones ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Media ◽  
Males And Females

The growth of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has empowered communities in diverse ways. Both males and females use ICTs to transact businesses and carry on relationships. Access and use of mobile phones have changed people's lives. This chapter discusses the magical revolution of mobile telephony in Africa and specifically in Kenya. Innovations such as MPESA have transformed people's lives in Kenya and in other emerging economies. Both males and females have used the innovations to bring about development that has enriched their lives. Secondly, the role of gender socialization is discussed in relation to how the ICTs have eliminated the long-held belief that females are not participants in societal development. Thirdly, the role of the media in development is examined because they socialize people into the gender roles. Through mobile telephones, females perform diverse roles. Positive portrayal of men and women in development acknowledges that men and women must be active members of the process.

ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ И УКРЕПЛЕНИЯ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОГО РЫБОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (30) ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
Марина Побегайло ◽  
◽  
Сергей Ежелый ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
The State ◽  
Investment Policy ◽  
Fishing Industry ◽  
Fishing Fleet ◽  
Kaliningrad Region ◽  
Current Stage

The article presents an analysis of such components of economic security of the fishing complex of the Kaliningrad region as technical and production, technological, investment and innovation security. The most detailed analysis of the state of the fishing fleet of the fisheries complex, the main ways and directions of ship modernization are studied. As a result of the analysis, threats to economic security characteristic of the current stage of economic development are identified. The authors propose measures to improve the level of economic security of the research object, and show the prospects of its development. Special attention is paid to the development of investment policy to ensure the implementation of the program for the modernization of fishing industry vessels in the region, as well as support for other promising measures.

scholarly journals DISCUSSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AQUACULTURE SUPPLY CHAIN IN TRA VINH PROVINCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
Khuong Tan Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Fishing Industry ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Near Shore ◽  
Production Value ◽  
Desk Research

This paper aims to assess the aquaculture potential and the orientation for building aquaculture supply chain in Tra Vinh Province. In order to summarize and discuss the development of the aquaculture supply chain, this paper employed desk research method to make comparisons of the secondary data on fishing in Tra Vinh Province. The research results showed that the potential of Tra Vinh Province in aquaculture was competitive with other provinces such as Ben Tre and Soc Trang. The analysis indicated that the capacity of fishing industry in Tra Vinh Province has gradually changed but has not really abandoned the near-shore exploitation practice, with the output of 78,257 tons, and the production value of 9,456 billion VND (in 2018). On that basis, the policy makers need to discuss and assess the positive levels of contribution of aquaculture supply chain into the marine economic development of Tra Vinh Province.

scholarly journals Mobile Phones and Economic Development in Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny C Aker ◽  
Isaac M Mbiti
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Consumer Welfare ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Mobile Telephony ◽  
Communication Costs ◽  
The Past ◽  
Sub Saharan

Access to and use of mobile telephony in sub-Saharan Africa has increased dramatically over the past decade. Mobile telephony has brought new possibilities to the continent. Across urban–rural and rich–poor divides, mobile phones connect individuals to individuals, information, markets, and services. These effects can be particularly dramatic in rural Africa, where in many places mobile phones have represented the first modern telecommunications infrastructure of any kind. Mobile phones have greatly reduced communication costs, thereby allowing individuals and firms to send and to obtain information quickly and cheaply on a variety of economic, social, and political topics. An emerging body of research shows that the reduction in communication costs associated with mobile phones has tangible economic benefits, improving agricultural and labor market efficiency and producer and consumer welfare in specific circumstances and countries. This paper first examines the evolution of mobile phone coverage and adoption in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. We then explore the main channels through which mobile phones can effect economic outcomes and appraise current evidence of its potential to improve economic development. We conclude with directions for future research and outline the necessary conditions for mobile phones to promote broader economic development in Africa.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document