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The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development: Internet, Literacy and Digital Skills

By Jeffrey James

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing;Springer
Year
2020
ISBN
9783030622114, 9783030622121
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-62212-1
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1125876 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Economics
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
VIII, 83\85
Time added
2021-01-06 05:41:07
Economics; Economic Growth; Business and Managemengeneral; Emerging Markets/Globalizationgeneral; Sociology

Description

This novel book, motivated by the recent introduction of a major innovation in information technology, explores the possibility of the Internet being made available to millions of poor people in developing countries, who are not yet connected. The new technology, known as a smart feature phone, is based on open-source software and otherwise designed for a low-income population. The purpose of this book is to examine the origins, spread and impact of this innovation. Much attention is paid to literacy and digital skills, which determine the benefits that are actually derived.

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