Essays about: "ICT economic"

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  1. 1. How will services change MNC’s business models under a circular economic background?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Zhe Yu; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Linear business model; Circular business model; Product-Service system; Business Model Canvas; Product; Service; Value chain; Sustainable;

    Abstract : The subject of this research is to find out how the MNCs can change from a traditional product-oriented business to a more service-oriented business. The study discusses and analysis on three types of product-service systems, under the structure of Business Model Canvas, with consideration of the previous studies, and aims at covering the entire MNC value chain. READ MORE

  2. 2. Exploring the influence of ICT on Financial Inclusion and Mobile Money Services in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Noa Almfors; Klara Stenman; [2023-07-10]
    Keywords : Sub-Saharan Africa; Financial Inclusion; Information and Communication Technology; Internet; Mobile Money;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the influence of two types of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), internet and mobile phones, on Financial Inclusion (FI) and Mobile Money Mobile Money (MM) adoption in 24 Sub-Saharan African countries in the last decade. A unique feature of this research is the incorporation of an index measuring financial inclusion, developed specifically for this study. READ MORE

  3. 3. Participation, Empowerment and Power Dynamics in the Digitalisation of Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa; Ethnographic Research on the Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Mobile Platforms for Agricultural Development in Kenya

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Álvar González Bujedo; [2023-02-09]
    Keywords : ICT; Digital Services; Rural Development; Economic Growth; Poverty Alleviation; Social Practice Theory; Site Analysis; Participant Observation.;

    Abstract : Information and Communication Technologies, such as mobile phones, are hoped to contribute to rural development and poverty alleviation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on that mobile platforms bundle diverse digital services, including financing, marketing, and value chain management, they are supposed to be of support to smallholder farmers. READ MORE

  4. 4. How to Improve Student Performance? A look inside the box of teachers' education

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Francisco Cobos Cabral; [2023]
    Keywords : Education; teachers education; student performance; PISA; TALIS; pedagogy; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Improving the quality of education is imperative for economic development, and educating teachers has been seen as one of the main ways to increase educational quality. Yet, there is conflicting evidence about the importance or effectiveness of teacher’s education to improve student outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 5. Monitoring Sustainability Performance during the Use Phase of Product-Service Systems

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Matilda Samuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System PSS ; Sustainable Business Model; Use Phase; Assessment and Monitoring; Key Performance Indicators KPIs ; Produkttjänstsystem PSS ; Hållbar affärsmodell; Användningsfas; Bedömning och Kontroll; Nyckeltal KPI:er ;

    Abstract : Circular economy (CE) is widely seen as a potential solution to negative impacts caused by thelinear economy; however, companies must integrate CE principles into the business modeldeeper to achieve sustainable development. The Product-Service System (PSS) businessmodel is a potential solution to the superficial implementation of CE due to shifting the focusto delivering functionality rather than ownership. READ MORE