Essays about: "ICTs"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 114 essays containing the word ICTs.

1. 41. Can Smartphones be used as an information delivery tool in post-conflict context? : exploring possibilities of using smartphones to deliver agricultural advisory services in Afgooye district -Somalia

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Abdikadir Jimale; [2020]
   Keywords : agricultural advisory service; farmers; information and communication technology; post-conflict; security; smartphone; vegetables; Somalia;

   Abstract : In areas where reaching out to rural farmers is difficult, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as mobile smartphones may offer an opportunity to share timely information on weather, markets, farm inputs, and research results to the farmers. Access to this type of information could potentially enhance farmers' farm productivity and their ability to make crucial decisions related to farm management in the face of climate variability. READ MORE

3. 42. User perception of new ICT in risk management : A Swedish Case study in construction

   University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

   Author : Elina Nilsson; Emelie Löfquist; [2020]
   Keywords : Information Management; Information and Communication Technology; Risk management; Digitalization; Informationshantering; Informations- och kommunikationsteknik; Riskhantering; Digitalisering;

   Abstract : The construction industry today is entirely dependent on the work of projects and these projects are associated with a numerous amount of risks. In order to manage and control these risks, research has shown that efficient strategies are needed, thus, to be able minimize different deviations throughout the entire project life cycle. READ MORE

4. 43. 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

5. 44. Born to work virtually? An exploration of digital natives and digital immigrants’ perceptions of organising the virtual workplace

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : William Füller; Oona Heiska; [2020]
   Keywords : Virtual work; Digital natives; Digital immigrants; Perceptions; Organizing;

   Abstract : Virtuality of work has become increasingly important in the modern work environment due to globalization and increased technological development. Further, the workforce being composed of digital natives and digital immigrants with varying levels of technical abilities might have implications on organising virtual work due to different perceptions. READ MORE

6. 45. Open for whose benefit? Exploring assumptions, power relations and development paradigms framing the GIZ Open Resources Incubator (ORI) pilot for open voice data in Rwanda

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Daniel Brumund; [2020]
   Keywords : Big data; Open development; Datafication; Crowdsourcing; Rwanda;

   Abstract : Since February 2019, the Kigali-based start-up Digital Umuganda has been coordinating the crowdsourcing of the first openly available voice dataset for Rwanda’s official language Kinyarwanda. This process originated from a pilot project of the Open Resources Incubator (ORI), an emergent service designed by GIZ staff and the author as consultant. READ MORE