17. Research Timeline N-Vivo, TAMS Analyzer South Africa Transcribe, datta sort, code, analyze Aug.-Oct 2007 mobile diaries, Focus Groups, Household Interviews Kambakia, Meru, Kenya Conduct field work in Kenya July 2007 mobile diaries, Focus Groups, Household Interviews Katote, Wakiso, Uganda Conduct field work in Uganda) June 2007 request dataset from RIA! 2004 Johannesburg, South Africa Meet partner LINK Centre (Wits May 28-31, 2007 research manual, research tools Durban, South Africa Draft on report - Research Design / Methodology May 2007
34. Discussion / Further Debate universal access policy is still missing the target on reaching the most vulnerable individuals in society - more targeted programs Universal education for all policy not reaching all society ($ 127 USD a year) Literacy / training on mobile phone use Electrification Possible private public partnerships in the extension of ICT services to specific rural services like health units, education institutes, agricultural extension
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Presentation Agenda: How are mobile phones and mobile phone services transforming lives? Objective: To examine the external environment of telecommunications in East Africa and observe the spending behaviour changes at the micro household level on mobile phone and mobile phone services. (rural, agricultural Kenya and Uganda) Why is Google in East Africa? Review the institutions which influence the changing telecommunication environment in Kenya and Uganda. - international institutions, policy, regulators, the market - trends within the industry. What does the ‘D’ really mean in ICT4D? - the progression of ICT4D research towards development studies. Literature review of consumer spending on ICTs. Case Study: the 2 As and 3 S , not AASSS - Access vs Affordability - Livelihoods Framework: Case Study of Katote, Uganda. - the Spending Behaviour changes: Substitution, Savings and Self. Discussion: how can policies better serve or target the poor and vulnerable given the high value for telecommunications?
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