scholarly journals Towards Sustainable Base of Pyramid Market: Role of ICTs in Shared Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-443
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ilyas ◽  
Sulaman Hafeez Siddiqui ◽  
Rabia Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Base Of The Pyramid ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The People ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Bop Markets ◽  
Base Of Pyramid ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this paper is to make a systematic review of the literature on role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in sustainability of the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) markets by studying the impact of ICT on innovation development at BOP. BOP markets are those segments of the global markets that have an income of about two to four dollars or less and are untapped fortunes for the business (Prahalad, 2002). BOP is fraught with dearth of infrastructure and resources which makes it hard for business firms to work out viable and sustainable strategies as the separations between the producers and end users are much wider in these markets compared with developed markets. Use of ICT helps reduce these separations by developing shared innovations with the people at BOP. Systematic literature review approach has been adopted to analyze the peer-reviewed journals for the period 2000 to 2019 using Google Scholar and Science Direct. BOP, ICT and Shared Innovations were the key words used in this search. Our findings suggest that ICT has significant role in development of shared innovations at the BOP markets as it bridges the physical market separation with its internet and web-based networks. This research has implications for busines managers, as it will guide them in making viable and sustainable strategies to run their businesses in these huge un-tapped markets.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mobile Phone Uses in the Developing World

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvain K. Cibangu ◽  
Mark Hepworth ◽  
Donna Champion
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

In recent years, the rise of information and communication technologies (ICTs) contrasted with the dire living conditions of the world's poorest has been the subject of debate among industry and academia. However, despite the amount of writings produced on mobile phones, Western bias is surprisingly unbridledly prevailing alongside the fêted dissemination of mobile phones. Expansive literature tends to present the rapid adoption of mobile phones among rural individuals, with little to no indication of how local values and voices are respected or promoted. We undertook semi-structured interviews with 16 rural chiefs to inquire into ways in which mobile phones enabled socio-economic development in the rural Congo. Rather than using quantitative, large-scale, or top-down data, we sought to give voice to chiefs themselves about the role of mobile phones. We found that Western bias dominates the literature and deployment of mobile phones more than usually acknowledged. We suggested some paths forward, while bringing the African communal Utu or Ubuntu culture to the center stage.

scholarly journals Are ICTs Prerequisites for the Eradication of Poverty?

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 283-294
Author(s):  
H P P Lötter
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

I provide a philosophical analysis of the claim that ICTs are necessary preconditions for the eradication of poverty. What are the links between information and communication technologies (ICTs) and poverty? I first define technology and then give a brief depiction of ICTs. Thereafter I define poverty and give a brief expla-nation of its context and causes. Next I discuss the relationship between poverty and ICTs in three paradigm cases: [i] the role of ICTs in poor societies, [ii] the effect of poor ICT knowledge and skill of individuals in highly developed technological societies, and [iii] the impact of impoverished ICT knowledge and skills on the rich, powerful, and intelligent ones in society. I propose a procedure for decision making about the appropria-tion of ICTs by individuals and societies. I assess the claim that both access to ICTs and effective use of them are preconditions for the eradication of poverty.

scholarly journals The role of information and communication technologies in supply chains efficiency in COVID-19 pandemic

Upravlenie ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-124
Author(s):  
R. S. Rogulin
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Local Supply ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Global And Local ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

Information and communication technologies have become an integral part of our life. Supply chain management is also currently in a digital transformation, especially during the period of disruptions in global and local supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to provide an empirical descriptive analysis of the role of digital technologies in improving the efficiency and recovery of supply chains, as in the pre-crisis period and in a pandemic.The research is based on the processing of statistical data and macroeconomic indicators, presented in the public domain. The following indicators were considered as basic indicators: gross domestic product as a characteristic of the level of economic development of Russia before the crisis; Logistics efficiency index; Digital Life Index. For comparative analysis, countries from different categories were selected in the context of the selected assessment indicators. The results obtained confirmed the significant role of information and communication technologies in improving the efficiency and restoration of supply chains destroyed in connection with COVID-19 pandemic.It has been concluded that at the national level, developed economies showed high efficiency of their logistics systems and high scores of digital life rating. For countries with a level of economic development below average, the impact of information and communication technologies on the efficiency of the logistics system was not decisive in this context. The implementation of information and communication technologies makes it possible to restore the supply chains destroyed by the crisis and increase their efficiency, because of which a business in a pandemic gets a chance to survive.The results of this study can be used by heads of enterprises of various levels in determining the strategy and tactics of enterprise development, including crisis management. Research methods and data can be applied by researchers to further research into the impact of information and communication technologies on the recovery and efficiency of global and local supply chains, including considering updated data that consider the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the indicators used in this article.

Mobile technology and development

2020 ◽  
pp. 496-512
Author(s):  
Bitange Ndemo ◽  
Dennis Aiko
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Progressive Policy ◽  
The Impact

Mobile technologies are creating unprecedented changes in Kenya. The ways in which people conduct business have been disrupted, and citizens can access information and services in a more efficient manner. Kenya is also among the leading countries to leverage mobile technology for greater financial inclusivity. This chapter reviews the policy framework that has underpinned Kenya’s digital transformation, as well as the impact and disruptions caused by innovations in information and communication technologies (ICT) that have been introduced as a result. The chapter considers the potentially transformative role of emerging mobile and digital technologies by assessing the favorable economic, organizational, political, social, and cultural environments necessary for their development. It concludes that the development of a progressive policy in a fast-changing technological landscape has catapulted Kenya to the ranks of innovative nations, but that such technology is not a panacea for broader development and governance concerns.

scholarly journals The Use of New Digital Information and Communication Technologies in Psychological Counseling during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7663
Author(s):  
Artemisa R. Dores ◽  
Andreia Geraldo ◽  
Irene P. Carvalho ◽  
Fernando Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Results

The use of digital information and communication technologies (ICTs) has enabled many professionals to continue to provide their services during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about the adoption of ICTs by psychologists and the impact of such technologies on their practice. This study aimed to explore psychologists’ practices related with the use of ICTs before and during the COVID-19 lockdown, to identify the main changes that the pandemic has brought and the impact that such changes have had on their practice with clients, and also identify the factors that potentially have affected such changes. The Portuguese Psychologists Association announced the study, and 108 psychologists responded to an online survey during the mandatory lockdown. The results showed that these professionals continued to provide their services due to having adopted ICTs. Comparing with face-to-face interventions, psychologists recognized that additional precautions/knowledge were needed to use such technologies. Despite the challenges identified, they described the experience with the use of ICTs as positive, meeting clients’ adherence, and yielding positive results. Psychologists with the most years of professional experience maintained their services the most, but those with average experience showed the most favorable attitudes toward the use of technologies and web-based interventions.

The Role of Trust in the Global Acceptance of E-Government

2011 ◽  
pp. 173-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Burbridge ◽  
Jayoti Das ◽  
Cassandra DiRienzo
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Empirical Finding ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

Throughout the world, the number of e-government applications enabled by information and communication technologies (ICT) is proliferating. Some of the newer applications allow for interaction between government officials and its citizenry. As a result, the concept of a public sphere and e-democracy is becoming more of a reality. In all of these applications, one would expect that the level of trust within the society would be an important factor in determining the level of adoption. Using cross-country data from 140 countries, this empirical study extends past research by examining the impact of trust on the level of e-government where national diversity is used as a proxy of trust within a nation. The major empirical finding of this research shows that, even after controlling for the level of economic development and other socio-economic factors, trust as measured by ethnic and religious diversity, was a significant factor affecting e-government usage.

Impact of Information and Communication Technologies and Influence of Millennial Students on the Role of CTE Teachers and Trainers

2009 ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Davison M. Mupinga ◽  
George R. Maughan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Work Systems ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
Role Changes ◽  
Career And Technical ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

Today’s career and technical education (CTE) teachers and trainers are subjected to a number of challenges caused by work systems and processes that are science and technology-based. Furthermore, the advent of information and communication technologies (ICT) and characteristics of Millennial students has greatly influenced their roles. This chapter examines the impact of ICT and influence of today’s students on the role of the 21st Century CTE teachers and trainers. The chapter describes information and communication technologies, application of ICT in education and training, characteristics of millennium students; contextual challenges and role changes for today’s teachers and trainers, and provides suggestions to integrate ICT with instruction.

scholarly journals ROLE OF E-BUSINESS IN THE PERCEPTION OF ICT IMPACT ON REVENUE GROWTH

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1140-1153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radoslav Delina ◽  
Michal Tkáč
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Revenue Growth ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Impact

Perceived gain from the use of e-business information and communication technologies (ICT) represents the main driver that motivates companies to implement them. The study focuses on the perception of e-business ICT applications within companies. On the sample of 11,072 companies from 27 EU states, we have determined which of e-business ICT application the companies use and how they perceive the impact of ICT on their revenue growth. An ordinal regression and decision tree analysis have been used to identify a portfolio of e-business ICT applications. We have also proposed three hypotheses to test whether the perceived impact of ICT is influenced by the number of implemented e-business ICT applications, or by the number of procurement-orientated e- business ICT applications, or even by the number of sales-orientated ones. The research not only helps practitioners to recognize which tools are behind the positive perception regarding the impact of ICT on revenue growth, but it tries to answer the question of whether the quantity of implemented applications really improves the acknowledged influence of ICT on revenue growth.

scholarly journals BUILDING THE ICT-ARCHITECTURE OF A SMART CITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 98-108
Author(s):  
V.V. Strigunov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Role Of Information

The paper examines the role of information and communication technologies in the development of smart cities, it shows the importance of supporting the consistency and functional compatibility of smart city devices and services through ICT architecture. A version of the multi-level ICT architecture of a smart city, based on the analysis of various architectures, is proposed, which describes in detail the connection and interaction of individual elements of the city digital infrastructure, as well as the impact which technical and regulatory requirements have on them.

scholarly journals Anti-Corruption Education in Milenial Era (Case Study in Poltekes Kemenkes Pangkalpinang)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Muhammad Seto
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
External Causes ◽  
The Impact

This research is conducted to describe and analyze student’s understanding of the concept of the notion of corruption, an indication of corruption, the impact and dangers of corruption against themselves, their families and the state, the risk in doing the act of corruption, the notion of anti-corruption, sense of values that indicated the behavior of Anti-corruption, and so on. The research was actualized by the implementing the Anti-corruption Culture Education, including: the implementation of Role Play on internal and external causes based on case scenarios precisely and students understand the internal and external causes. Making anti-corruption media; giving opinion on social media sites, presenting materials of anti-corruption in the Campus Dakwah Institution (LDK), posters, banners, the declaration of honest movement on examination, role plays/drama/short videos on anti-corruption in accordance with the themes were packaged in unique and interesting ways. Doing activities that demonstrated the values ​​and principles of the anti-corruption such as: honesty canteen, daily activities, conducting field surveys on public health services of the ministry of health programs, conducting field survey / visiting the Indonesian Court for Corruption Crimes, and socialization in efforts to prevent corruption. Higher Education played an active role in the anti-corruption movement by giving the anti-corruption culture that handled by educators. The role of educators were to provide the understanding and set an example in the anti-corruption movement to students by utilizing information and communication technologies which are growing increasingly sophisticated in this millennial era. College students were able to perform the anti-corruption action and got involved in supporting anti-corruption movement in the family environment, campus, local and national communities in order to create a clean, corruption-free nation.

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