Impact of Mobile the Wireless Technologies on Developing Countries

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Author(s): Ran Neuman (Philip Morris, USA)and P.C. Deans (University of Richmond, USA)
Copyright: 2004
Pages: 21
Source title: E-Commerce and M-Commerce Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): P. Candace Deans (University of Richmond, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-566-5.ch005

Keywords: Business & Management / Business Science Reference / E-Commerce

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This chapter discusses the impact of mobile and wireless technologies on developing countries. The new technological advances and capabilities allow developing countries the opportunity to “leapfrog” years of wired technology and infrastructure development. Based on this study, it appears that mobile and wireless technologies will not be enough to truly advance developing countries. In order to truly “leapfrog” and make up for years of technological advancements, developing countries must consider dealing with government corruption, violation of human rights and extremely low literacy rates. All those factors will derail the effort to “leapfrog” and gain economic benefits from technological advancements. The Village Cell Phone Program is an example where mobile technology created a business opportunity while at the same time changing the role of women in society. Any implementation of mobile and wireless technology must be complemented with social and political reform in order to be successful.

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