The Innovative Use of Mobile Applications in East Africa
The report provides an overview of the current state and potential of mobile applications in East Africa, highlighting their impact on social and economic development, and identifies key opportunities and challenges for scaling up mobile applications to empower the poor and contribute to poverty reduction.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Sida |
| Authors: | Johan Hellström |
| Geographic focus: | East Africa |
Methods
The research method involved field visits, meetings with stakeholders, and desk review to gather data on mobile applications in East Africa. The focus was on applications relevant to economic development and poverty reduction, with an aim to identify opportunities for scaling up and implementation.
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Key Insights
Mobile applications in East Africa are transforming various sectors by providing access to financial services, health information, agricultural market prices, and enabling better governance. Despite challenges like electricity access, affordability, and infrastructure, there is potential for significant impact on development and poverty alleviation through innovative mobile solutions.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: East Africa geographic scope | English publication language | affordability | agricultural markets | east africa | economic development | electricity access | financial services | governance | health information | ict | infrastructure | mobile applications | mobile phone | poverty reduction