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1. 1. GSM Based Technology as a Tool to Reach Higher Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas : The Digitising of Savings Groups

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Jeanna Peebo; Alexandra Kosovic; [2019]
   Keywords : USSD; Savings Groups; Xitique; Financial inclusion; Women empowerment; M-pesa;

   Abstract : Digital aid to increase financial inclusion in developing countries is an increasing area of interest growing together with the global expansion of mobile phone penetration. This paper analyzes technical, social and financial aspects of the possibility of digitizing Xitique, a local community-based microfinance model in rural Mozambique. READ MORE

3. 2. Mental disorders and Mobile cell phone usage - An international comparison

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Andreas Böhlin; [2019]
   Keywords : Health Economics; Mental health; Mental Disorders; Mobile phone usage; SES; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Mental health disorders and the cost associated with them for have long been a global burden. Recently a rise in mental disorders especially among the younger generations have been seen in a number of studies while the same group have seen a rapid change in mobile cell phone habits. READ MORE

4. 3. Implementing an Address System in Uganda : How will it Affect Commerce?

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : THERESE JERNBECK; [2018]
   Keywords : Uganda; address system; digital solution; infrastructure; commerce; Uganda; adressystem; digitala lösningar; infrastruktur; handel;

   Abstract : Uganda is a low-income country in eastern Africa which has experienced social and economic improvements since the mobile phone was launched (Deloitte, GSMA, and Cisco, 2012). The positive attitude towards mobile solutions contributes to the country´s growth in the international world, even if some circumstances are blocking the full potentials (African Development Bank, 2014). READ MORE

5. 4. Usability in M-commerce : Critical factors to consider when adapting m-commerce

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

   Author : Aida Licina; Hannah Radtke; Charlotte Johansson; [2018]
   Keywords : E-commerce; M-commerce; M-commerce in Sweden; Usability; Mobile devices; Critical usability factors in m-commerce;

   Abstract : The electronic commerce is a phenomenon that has developed rapidly during recent years and has come to take larger part in the everyday life. The act of buying and selling products online is referred to as electronic commerce and today, this phenomenon is starting to take more space within the mobile devices which is called mobile commerce. READ MORE

6. 5. Factors to consider when adapting to M-commerce : From a design perspective

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

   Author : David Lilliecrona; Ria Zhang Jin; [2015]
   Keywords : M-commerce; Adaption; Design; Apparel industry; E-commerce; Usability;

   Abstract : Mobile commerce through smart phones as an extension of the traditional electronic commerce is becoming widely implemented together with the IT development and increased usage of smart phones. The thesis is limited to the design factors to consider when adapting to m-commerce for the apparel industry, since this industry has a long experience in online and mail order business. READ MORE