scholarly journals Grameenphone Faces Problem in Rural Economy – A Case Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 61-79
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rehan Masoom
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
The Political ◽  
Telecommunication Industry ◽  
Multinational Businesses ◽  
Developed Nations

Telecommunication industry is one of the most dynamic and vibrant sectors, especially for the developing nations that have a huge population. However, unlike the developed nations, the infrastructure and the political scenario of the developing countries, indeed, posits various challenges.The expansion of multinational businesses requires becoming aware of not only the cultural differences, but the governances with proper emphasize. The case study deals with the recent SIM Tax issues and underlines the prospect of Mobile Operators‟ in the rural economy of Bangladesh  

scholarly journals Business Value and E-Commerce Adoption

2019 ◽  
pp. 262-271
Author(s):  
Anthony Akai Acheampong Otoo ◽  
Li Zhiwen ◽  
Charles Oduro Acheampong Otoo ◽  
Maxwell Opuni Antwi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Development Index ◽  
International Telecommunications ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
Developed Nations

The clear differences between developing nations and developed nations have posed an enormous problem in trying to design a “one-size-fits-all” theory of Electronic Commerce (EC) adoption. Most prior studies have proposed that generalizing findings of developed countries to the context of developing countries are of worry (Rahayu & Day, 2015; J. Tan, Tyler, & Manica, 2007). Table 1 shows the ICT Development Index (benchmarking tools to monitor information society developments worldwide) of some countries that have hosted the earlier literature on EC International Telecommunications Unions (ITU, 2017). These statistics may well indicate that businesses in developed countries and developing countries vary with regard to information technology and EC context<strong>.</strong> The latest ITU report in 2017 on ICT Development Index, ranks Ghana as the 112th country regarding ICT development in 2016, which shows a slight decline in the ranking compared to 111th in 2015 (the IDI value increased from 3.75 in 2015 to 3.99 in 2016). This may suggest that Ghana does not have appropriate infrastructure for effective e-business compared to countries like Singapore, China and USA.

e-Government Implementation in a Developing Country

2011 ◽  
pp. 262-289
Author(s):  
Marvine Hamner ◽  
Martin A. Negrón ◽  
Doaa Taha ◽  
Salah Brahimi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Real World ◽  
The Political ◽  
Economic Data ◽  
Political Turmoil

When e-Government projects fail, the costs to developing countries can be extraordinarily high. Therefore, the importance of understanding the risks, the ability to manage those risks, or when necessary, to minimize the costs, is incredibly important. One way of developing this understanding, of determining how to manage the risks present, is to study real-world examples. This case study explores one developing country’s attempts to implement e-Government. These attempts have taken place over a roughly twenty year period and four different administrations. Millions of dollars have been spent, but an interactive, inter-agency e-Government system remains elusive. The reasons for this are described in this case study along with relevant country political and economic data. The conclusion is that until the political turmoil within this country is resolved, e-Government, and likely many other government initiatives, will continue to be unsuccessful.

The character and evolution of E-waste in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K.C. Olufokunbi ◽  
O.D. Ninan ◽  
O.A. Odejobi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Digital Cameras ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Computer Equipment

Technologically developing nations are more vulnerable to the negative effects of e-waste because they are less able to manage or process e-waste generated. The complexity of e-waste in terms of the dynamics of its generation and growth, particularly in developing countries, is raising many concerns. A systematic study of the e-waste dynamics emerges in the context of the need for proper understanding of the problem and formulating an informed policy for managing the ewaste problem. Images and other data about e-waste were collected using digital cameras and three structured interviews of users and dealers. The data were collected at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife as the case study. Two hundred and ninety copies of questionnaires were administered and collated. The numerical data were analyzed using R data analysis and process tool. The results of the R analysis showed that at a 95% confidence level, the computer equipment that will be disposed on OAU campus by 2020 would be 417 units. Compared to the 800 units in circulation in 2014, 50% of personal computer (PC) components will become ewaste.Keywords: E-wastes, Hazardous, R Analysis, Disposal, Developing countryVol. 26, No 1, June 2019

scholarly journals Challenges in developing a digital economy in developing countries :

2020 ◽  
pp. 84-100
Author(s):  
Tuul Damba-Ochir
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
Current State

The digital economy is a key catalyst for the economic growth of developing nations. However, because developing nations often lack the resources needed to grow in this area, it is essential for a developing nation to focus on identifying obstacles and to strategize toward long-term improvement. We study the current state of digital economies among developing nations, and evaluate the causes of their limitations. Specifically, we use the Russian Federation’s strategy for the development of their digital economy as a case study for identifying common issues that developing nations face in this area. Хөгжиж буй орнуудын дижитал эдийн засгийн хөгжилд тулгарч буй бэрхшээл: ОХУ-ын жишээн дээр Хураангуй: Эдийн засгийн хөгжлийг хурдасгагч гол түлхүүр болох дижитал эдийн засгийн үр өгөөжийг хүртэх боломж хөгжиж буй орнуудад бий. Гэхдээ тэдэнд нөөц, бололцоо хангалтгүй. Иймээс улс орнууд асуудлаа судалж, тодорхойлж, бодлогоо боловсруулах шаардлагатай. Энэхүү хэрэгцээ, шаардлагыг үндэслэн хөгжиж буй орнуудад тулгамдаад байгаа дижитал дэд бүтцийн хөгжлийн бодит байдал, хоцрогдолтой тал, мөн дижитал эдийн засгийн таатай орчин, тогтолцоог бүрдүүлэхэд тулгарч буй бэрхшээлийг судалж үзлээ. Мөн хөгжиж буй орон болохынх нь хувьд ОХУ-ын дижитал эдийн засгийн бодлого, төлөвлөлт, өнөөгийн байдлыг судлахдаа хөгжиж буй орнуудад тохиолддог нийтлэг бэрхшээл сорилтын ерөнхий бүтцэд тулгуурлан үзэв. Түлхүүр үгc: дижитал эдийн засаг, ОХУ, хөгжиж буй орон

scholarly journals Prospects of Immunology Education and Research in Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Kwarteng ◽  
Augustina Sylverken ◽  
Daniel Antwi-Berko ◽  
Samuel Terkper Ahuno ◽  
Samuel Opoku Asiedu
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Disease Mechanisms ◽  
Health Care Infrastructure ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Higher Institutions

The burden of infectious disease in developing countries is substantially higher than in developed nations. Reasons include poor health care infrastructure and deficiencies in public understanding of infectious disease mechanisms and disease prevention. While immunology education and research have an enviable role in understanding host-pathogen interactions, training programs in immunology remain fully integrated into the curricula of higher institutions, and by extension, to high schools of developing nations. Therefore, we discussed the need to make major investments in immunology research and research training into all natural sciences teaching curricula, particularly in developing countries.

scholarly journals Higher Education, Student Health, and Obesity in Developing Countries

2017 ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Caitriona Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Health Factors ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Developed World

A dichotomy exists in obesity rates and physical health factors, between similarly situated population groups in developed and developing nations.  Positive correlations between higher education levels and obesity in the developed world may not be mirrored in the developing world.  Using Egypt as a case study, this paper argues that higher education institutions in developing countries need to be a driving force in creating a cultural of health among their student populations, through increasing access to and participation in physical activity. 

Barriers to Information Access for Specialized Scholars

2016 ◽  
pp. 381-396
Author(s):  
Lisa Block
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Science Faculty ◽  
Social Science Faculty ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Developed Nations

Developing countries must overcome the obstacles to information access so that they can join the global networks of the developed world and become part of the “information age.” Studies on the information-seeking behavior and information needs of library users in developing countries are limited. This chapter examines the information-seeking behavior of social science faculty in developing nations in an attempt to explain the barriers to information access for these specialized scholars. Information users in developing countries face different challenges than users in developed nations so it is essential to understand the various obstacles that must be overcome by library and information users in developing nations. Comparisons are made to the information-seeking behaviors and information use of social science faculty in developed nations. Patterns of information-seeking behavior in social science faculty are examined and also compared to existing and proposed models of such behavior.

Barriers to Information Access for Specialized Scholars

2014 ◽  
pp. 144-158
Author(s):  
Lisa Block
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Science Faculty ◽  
Social Science Faculty ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Developed Nations

Developing countries must overcome the obstacles to information access so that they can join the global networks of the developed world and become part of the “information age.” Studies on the information-seeking behavior and information needs of library users in developing countries are limited. This chapter examines the information-seeking behavior of social science faculty in developing nations in an attempt to explain the barriers to information access for these specialized scholars. Information users in developing countries face different challenges than users in developed nations so it is essential to understand the various obstacles that must be overcome by library and information users in developing nations. Comparisons are made to the information-seeking behaviors and information use of social science faculty in developed nations. Patterns of information-seeking behavior in social science faculty are examined and also compared to existing and proposed models of such behavior.

Systematic Review of Cost Overrun Research in the Developed and Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Zahierruden Ismail ◽  
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Zuhaili Mohamad Ramly ◽  
Razali Adul Hamid ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Cost Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Developed Nations

For decades, reputation of the construction industry has been tainted by poor cost performance caused by project cost overrun. In addition, studies by scholars worldwide have also found cost overrun to be more serious in developing countries compared to the developed countries. Despite the numerous researches addressing the issue of cost overrun in the construction industry through the years, the issue remains. Acknowledging that maintaining good cost performance is a key factor of project success and that the issue has persisted for decades, this study aims to explore the distinction of cost overrun studies that has been conducted between developed nations and developing nations. In achieving this aim, a systematic literature review is performed by following the integrative steps of PSALSAR (Protocol, Search, Appraisal, Synthesis, Analysis and Report) and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) for screening and selecting the retrieved studies. The synthesis and screening of literatures have yielded with 152 articles which are then classified into their countries, developed countries (44) and developing countries (108). The results indicated a significant difference in the domain of research on cost overrun between the 2 nations. Despite the numerous studies on cost overrun in the developing nations compared to developed nations, the majority of the studies are not directed to any specific type construction while developed nations have moved forward to focus on more specific projects. The project with the highest attention in the developed nations is transport infrastructure construction projects, particularly rail infrastructure projects. The findings of this study have shown that there have been broad studies conducted on cost overrun in both developing nations and developed nations. However, there is a slight lacking in comprehensiveness of cost overrun studies in the developing nations, perhaps future studies on cost overrun in developing nations can be directed to more specific areas of construction projects such as those that have been performed by researchers of the developed nations.

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