2017
DOI: 10.4314/jdcs.v5i1.1
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Uses, benefits and challenges of using rural community telecentres as tools for development: the Case of Vikwa Community Telecentre in Kasungu, Malawi

Abstract: This paper examines the uses, benefits and challenges of using telecentres as tools for development in

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“…In a review of empirical research on the impacts of public access to ICTs, Sey and Fellows (2011) found that young men with high socio-economic status were the predominant users of telecentres. These results are similar to the findings of other studies in Indonesia (Wijaya and Polina, 2014), Colombia (Amariles et al , 2006b) and Malawi (Kapondera, 2014; Kapondera and Chigona, 2017a, 2017b). As ICT can offer potential benefits to empower women to reach their objectives, it is important to understand the perception and usage behaviour of telecentres among rural women.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 92%
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“…In a review of empirical research on the impacts of public access to ICTs, Sey and Fellows (2011) found that young men with high socio-economic status were the predominant users of telecentres. These results are similar to the findings of other studies in Indonesia (Wijaya and Polina, 2014), Colombia (Amariles et al , 2006b) and Malawi (Kapondera, 2014; Kapondera and Chigona, 2017a, 2017b). As ICT can offer potential benefits to empower women to reach their objectives, it is important to understand the perception and usage behaviour of telecentres among rural women.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play an important role to the socio-economic development of communities in developing countries (Kapondera and Chigona, 2017a, 2017b; Terry and Gomez, 2011; Thapa and Sæbø, 2014; Zaremohzzabich et al , 2014). Public access ICTs such as telecentres were adopted as one of the strategies to bridge the digital divide and enhance access to information and communication services to the rural communities, especially those with limited settings (Chigona et al , 2016; Furuholt and Sæbø, 2018; Mwantimwa, 2017).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With the existence of social entrepreneurship club (SEC) at telecentres, the impact relies much on sustainability which is relevant to eradicate poverty and sustained economic growth in rural areas. This is the economic impact of telecentres (Lwoga andChigona, 2019, Kapondera andNamusanya, 2017).…”
Section: Economic Sustainabilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, entrepreneurs first develop social relationships or networking, then they will engage in building business networks. The entrepreneurs have also realized that economic benefits achieved also contribute to the telecentres' benefit (Kapondera andNamusanya, 2017, Marhaini MN, 2013).…”
Section: Economic Sustainabilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
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