Imagine a world where a simple mobile phone can unlock economic opportunities in the most remote corners of the globe. This groundbreaking study delves into the transformative power of mobile phone adoption in the Afigya Kwabre District of Ghana, revealing how this technology is reshaping local economies and livelihoods. Going beyond the typical narrative of mobile phone diffusion, this research uncovers the intricate ways in which these devices are fueling income generation, creating employment opportunities, and fostering broader societal development in a rural African community. Explore the multifaceted impact of mobile technology, from its role in facilitating access to new markets and essential inputs for economic activities to its influence on household budgets and the challenges faced by users. Discover how mobile phones are impacting interactions between farmers and extension officers, access to financial services through mobile money, and even transportation costs, painting a comprehensive picture of the mobile revolution at the grassroots level. Unearth the data-driven insights into the age, literacy levels, and mobile phone usage patterns of the respondents, shedding light on the digital divide and the potential for bridging it. This research offers a vital perspective on the prospects and challenges of mobile phone adoption, providing valuable lessons for policymakers, development practitioners, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, economic empowerment, and rural development in the developing world. Uncover the critical factors driving the increased use of mobile phones in economic activities during specific seasons and events, and understand how access to inputs is revolutionized through mobile connectivity. Analyze how mobile phone usage improves work and employment for the respondents, and understand the impact on expenditure on mobile phone recharge credit. Explore reasons for increase or decrease in outputs and/or income. The study provides vital comments for improvement or future expectations on mobile money. Explore reasons why people predict mobile phone adoption can lead to societal development. Understand the challenges faced in the adoption of mobile phone in economic activities, and the prospects in the Afigya Kwabre District, rural Ghana. Delve into the heart of local economic development and witness the unfolding story of mobile phones as powerful agents of change.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Background of the Study
- Research Methodology
- Research Approach
- Sampling Communities
- Sample Size Determination
- Sampling Procedure and Methods of Data Collection
- Methods of Data Analyses
- Analyses and Discussions
- Background of Respondents
- Age of Respondents
- Literacy Level of Respondents
- Number of Mobile Phone(s) owned by Respondent
- Number of Years Mobile Phone Had Been Used
- How Respondent had his/her First Mobile Phone(s)
- Cost of First Mobile Phone owned by Respondent
- Purpose of Respondent Usage of Mobile Phone
- Ability to retrieve Contacts, Missed calls, and Messages
- Subscription to Telecommunication Network
- Effects of Mobile Phone Usage on Local Economic Activities in Afigya Kwabre District
- Generation of Access to (New) Employment through Mobile Phone
- Seasons/Events That Influence the Use of Mobile Phone in Economic Activity
- Interaction between Extension officers and farmers on mobile phone
- Access to inputs in economic activities through Mobile Phone
- How inputs are obtained without Mobile Phone usage
- How inputs are obtained with mobile phone usage
- Transportation Cost in Accessing Inputs
- Access of Economic Actor to New Market(s)
- How New Market(s) are identified
- Contribution of Mobile Phones to Income Status of Respondent
- Reason for increase in Outputs, Branches, or Income
- Reason for a Decrease in Outputs and/or Income
- How Mobile Phone Usage Has Improved Respondents Work/Employment
- Expenditure on Mobile Phone
- Expenditure on Mobile Phone recharge credit
- How often credit is recharged
- Financial Services on Mobile Phone
- Advantages and/or Benefit of Mobile Money
- Comment for improvement or Future Expectations on Mobile Money
- Why Respondent do not switch his/her Mobile Phone off
- Enquiry on whether Mobile phones adoption can change society for Development
- Reasons why People Predict Mobile Phone adoption can lead to societal development
- Challenges Faced in the Adoption of Mobile Phone in Economic Activities
- Prospects and Challenges of Mobile Phone adoption in the Afigya Kwabre District
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research investigates the contribution of mobile phones to local economic development and livelihoods in the Afigya Kwabre District of Ghana. It aims to understand how mobile phone usage impacts economic activities, income, and employment within the rural community.
- The role of mobile phones in boosting local economic development in rural Ghana.
- The impact of mobile phone usage on income generation and employment opportunities.
- The costs associated with mobile phone usage and their effect on household budgets.
- The challenges and benefits of mobile phone adoption in rural communities.
- The potential of mobile technology to contribute to broader societal development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Background of the Study: This chapter sets the stage for the research by highlighting the limited existing research on mobile phones' role in local economic development in Ghana. It contrasts this gap with the global focus on mobile phone diffusion. The chapter defines local economic development and introduces the rapid spread of mobile phones globally, emphasizing their increasing features and functions beyond basic calling. It also presents statistics on the significant portion of income spent on mobile services in some African countries, setting the context for exploring the economic impact in Ghana.
Research Methodology: This section details the research approach, including the survey design, sample selection (160 respondents from 2000 households), and data collection methods (face-to-face interviews). It clarifies the sampling procedures and the statistical significance level employed in the study. The methods used for data analysis are also outlined, providing the methodological foundation for the subsequent findings and interpretations.
Analyses and Discussions: This chapter presents a detailed analysis of the data collected, examining various aspects of mobile phone usage among the respondents. It includes demographic information (age, literacy level), mobile phone ownership patterns, usage purposes, costs, and the perceived benefits and challenges of mobile phone adoption. This section likely provides crucial data points which are then elaborated further in the following sections of the study, such as economic activity, access to markets, changes in income, and challenges faced.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Mobile phones, local economic development, rural Ghana, Afigya Kwabre District, mobile money, income generation, employment, economic activity, challenges, benefits, societal development.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Was ist das Thema dieser Studie?
Diese Studie untersucht den Beitrag von Mobiltelefonen zur lokalen Wirtschaftsentwicklung und zu den Lebensgrundlagen im Afigya Kwabre Distrikt in Ghana. Sie zielt darauf ab, zu verstehen, wie sich die Nutzung von Mobiltelefonen auf die Wirtschaftstätigkeit, das Einkommen und die Beschäftigung in der ländlichen Gemeinde auswirkt.
Was sind die Hauptziele der Studie?
Die Hauptziele sind die Untersuchung der Rolle von Mobiltelefonen bei der Förderung der lokalen Wirtschaftsentwicklung im ländlichen Ghana, die Auswirkungen der Mobiltelefonnutzung auf die Einkommensgenerierung und die Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten, die mit der Mobiltelefonnutzung verbundenen Kosten und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Haushaltsbudgets, die Herausforderungen und Vorteile der Einführung von Mobiltelefonen in ländlichen Gemeinden und das Potenzial der mobilen Technologie, zu einer breiteren gesellschaftlichen Entwicklung beizutragen.
Welche Themen werden in der Studie behandelt?
Die Studie behandelt Themen wie die Rolle von Mobiltelefonen in der ländlichen Wirtschaftsentwicklung, Einkommensgenerierung, Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten, Kosten der Mobiltelefonnutzung, Herausforderungen und Vorteile der Mobiltelefonnutzung sowie das Potenzial für gesellschaftliche Entwicklung.
Was sind die wichtigsten Kapitel der Studie?
Die wichtigsten Kapitel sind: Hintergrund der Studie, Forschungsmethodik, Analysen und Diskussionen, Schlussfolgerungen und Empfehlungen.
Was wird im Kapitel "Hintergrund der Studie" behandelt?
Dieses Kapitel beleuchtet die begrenzte vorhandene Forschung über die Rolle von Mobiltelefonen in der lokalen Wirtschaftsentwicklung in Ghana. Es definiert die lokale Wirtschaftsentwicklung und stellt die rasche Verbreitung von Mobiltelefonen weltweit vor, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf den zunehmenden Funktionen und Merkmalen über das einfache Telefonieren hinaus liegt.
Was wird im Kapitel "Forschungsmethodik" behandelt?
Dieser Abschnitt beschreibt den Forschungsansatz, einschließlich des Umfragedesigns, der Stichprobenauswahl (160 Befragte aus 2000 Haushalten) und der Datenerhebungsmethoden (persönliche Interviews). Er erläutert die Stichprobenverfahren und das im Studium verwendete statistische Signifikanzniveau.
Was wird im Kapitel "Analysen und Diskussionen" behandelt?
Dieses Kapitel präsentiert eine detaillierte Analyse der gesammelten Daten und untersucht verschiedene Aspekte der Mobiltelefonnutzung unter den Befragten. Es enthält demografische Informationen (Alter, Alphabetisierungsgrad), Muster des Mobiltelefonbesitzes, Nutzungszwecke, Kosten und die wahrgenommenen Vorteile und Herausforderungen der Einführung von Mobiltelefonen.
Welche Schlüsselwörter sind mit dieser Studie verbunden?
Schlüsselwörter sind: Mobiltelefone, lokale Wirtschaftsentwicklung, ländliches Ghana, Afigya Kwabre Distrikt, Mobile Money, Einkommensgenerierung, Beschäftigung, Wirtschaftstätigkeit, Herausforderungen, Vorteile, gesellschaftliche Entwicklung.
Welche Herausforderungen werden im Zusammenhang mit der Nutzung von Mobiltelefonen erwähnt?
Die Studie untersucht Herausforderungen bei der Einführung von Mobiltelefonen in wirtschaftlichen Aktivitäten im Afigya Kwabre Distrikt, wie sie im Abschnitt "Prospects and Challenges of Mobile Phone adoption in the Afigya Kwabre District" beschrieben werden.
Wer sind die Hauptakteure, die in dieser Studie betrachtet werden?
Die Hauptakteure sind die Bewohner des Afigya Kwabre Distrikts, einschließlich wirtschaftlicher Akteure, Bauern und Verlängerungsbeamte, wie aus den Analyse- und Diskussionsabschnitten hervorgeht.
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- Kwame Grundow (Autor), 2014, The contribution of Mobile Phones to Local Economic Development in Rural Ghana, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1243089
