Essays about: "ICT access and usage"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 41 essays containing the words ICT access and usage.

1. 6. THE EFFECT OF THE INFORMAL ECONOMY ON POVERTY: The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Tobias Westman; [2022-03-24]
   Keywords : Informal economy; Informal sector; Shadow economy; Poverty; ICT; Developing countries;

   Abstract : This study investigates how access and usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) could affect the relationship between the size of the informal economy and poverty in developing countries. This topic has yet to receive much scholarly attention apart from one previous study, who argued that the moderating effect of ICTs is through the mechanism of greater financial inclusion. READ MORE

3. 7. How ICT Impacts the Research Environment : A case study of Makerere University

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

   Author : Anita Mugenyi; [2021]
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   Abstract : In 2000 SIDA began a research cooperation with Makerere University in Uganda after it was found to be the centre of research activity in the country. The lack of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, was pointed out as a factor to the weak research and training and by adding the presence of ICT facilities, it was believed that the research environment could be improved drastically. READ MORE

4. 8. What does ICT tell about the effects of digitalization?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Oskars Niks Malnieks; [2020]
   Keywords : digitalization; ICT; panel data; economic impact; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The thesis analyses the supposed impact of ICT on the economy of the European Union during 2000 – 2017. ICT access and usage proxies combined with macroeconomic control variables in panel data regressions indicate that ICT access has a positive, statistically significant effect on economic growth and labour productivity. READ MORE

5. 9. Online Learning for Students with Limited ICT Access and Skills

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Sofia Johansson; Isabella Bergvik; [2020]
   Keywords : Online Learning; Tanzania; Information and Communications Technology; Digital Development; Skills Gap; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Education is by the UN stated to be the foundation to creating sustainable development. Lately, there has been a tremendous increase in the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for educational purposes worldwide, but as many countries lag behind both in terms of uptake and usage of ICT, this limits their populations’ chances to participate. READ MORE

6. 10. Enterprises in the Internet Age : A case study on ICT usage in the development of small and medium enterprises in Kabul

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Habib Said; [2020]
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   Abstract : Humans live in an era where technology is spilling over exponentially across the globe and considers a vital feature for fostering an inclusive digital economy. This study explores and examines the potential of Information and Communication Technology services (ICTs) usage in the development of entrepreneur small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Kabul, Afghanistan. READ MORE