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Affects of mobile devices in rural areas

Affects of mobile devices in rural areas. S. Fernandes #6110392 March 5, 2011. 3 questions. Why are the rural areas important? What is information and why is it important? Are mobile telephones the most appropriate delivery for that information? . Why are rural areas important?.

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Affects of mobile devices in rural areas

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  1. Affects of mobile devices in rural areas S. Fernandes #6110392 March 5, 2011

  2. 3 questions • Why are the rural areas important? • What is information and why is it important? • Are mobile telephones the most appropriate delivery for that information?

  3. Why are rural areas important? • There are three for every four people that live in rural poor areas. • The value of mobile telephone services and the benefits that are associated with them are higher in rural areas.

  4. What is information and why is it important? • Economists regard information as a critical element in efficient functioning markets. • There has been an increase in the rural demand for relevant and timely information and market knowledge

  5. Are mobile telephones the most appropriate delivery for that information? • Mobile telephone services have become increasingly affordable and the coverage has seen an unprecedented growth. • It has become increasingly important as a means of two way communication in rural and non rural areas.

  6. Annual Growth in Mobile Subscriptions by World Regions (%)

  7. Needs of the developing world • Developing the communication infrastructure. • Developing locally relevant content which meets the needs of the poor. • Providing education and training programs in IT enables services to boost skills and training.

  8. Impact of mobile telephones • Generation of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) • Job generation • Increase in production and taxation revenue • Enhance entrepreneurship • Reduce information irregularities • Reduce market inefficiencies

  9. Nokia Life Tools

  10. Interlecta's software

  11. Nokia Education Delivery software

  12. Mobile Maths in South Africa

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