Empowering women micro-entrepreneurs in emerging economies: The role of information communications technology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2019.01.045
Abstract: Abstract Drawing upon the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this research investigated the impact of information communications technology (ICT) on self-efficacy, social capital, and empowerment in the overlooked context of women micro-entrepreneurs. In addition to testing… read more here.
Keywords: information communications; communications technology; micro entrepreneurs; self efficacy ... See more keywords
The Relationship between Modern Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and Development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2017.10.005
Abstract: Abstract This study explores the link between the consumption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and development in Africa. It operationalizes development in terms of the human development index (HDI) and includes as utility services,… read more here.
Keywords: technologies icts; icts development; communications technologies; development africa ... See more keywords
Assessing the nexus of sustainability and information & communications technology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2017.07.023
Abstract: The link between information and communications technology and sustainability has been discussed by many authors, yet a macro-level analysis of the link coupled with an examination of the link between new technology areas, human development… read more here.
Keywords: communications technology; information; sustainability information; technology ... See more keywords
Information and communications technology for conflict prevention
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DOI: 10.1038/s41562-019-0587-5
Abstract: Communications technology, such as messaging services and social media, can be used to prevent the dissemination of independent information, and misinformation can be used to spread hatred and incite violence. However, argues John Green Otunga,… read more here.
Keywords: communications technology; conflict prevention; technology conflict; technology ... See more keywords
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Agricultural Extension in Developing Countries
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DOI: 10.1146/annurev-resource-101520-080657
Abstract: With new possibilities offered by information and communications technology (ICT), an abundance of products, services, and projects has emerged with the promise of revitalizing agricultural extension in developing countries. However, a growing body of evidence… read more here.
Keywords: information communications; technology ict; extension; communications technology ... See more keywords
Information and Communications Technologies, Online Activism, and Implications for Vietnam’s Public Diplomacy
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DOI: 10.1177/18681034211002850
Abstract: Under the authoritarian regime, earlier iterations of Vietnam’s public diplomacy (PD), especially during wartime, reassembled propaganda and psychological warfare. But thanks to Doi Moi (i.e. “reno... read more here.
Keywords: technologies online; vietnam public; public diplomacy; communications technologies ... See more keywords
Information and communications technology, health, and gender equality: Empirical evidence from a panel of Pacific developing economies
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269251
Abstract: Information and communications technology (ICT) has been widely embraced in many developing economies in recent times. Extant research reveals that ICT increases economic growth. Beyond economic growth, improved access to information, markets and economic opportunities… read more here.
Keywords: health gender; health; information communications; technology ... See more keywords