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Educational quality thresholds in the diffusion of knowledge with mobile phones for inclusive human development in sub-Saharan Africa

Asongu, Simplice; Nwachukwu, Jacinta C. - In: Technological forecasting & social change : an … 129 (2018), pp. 164-172

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How Do Financial Reforms Affect Inequality Through Financial Sector Competition? Evidence from Africa

Asongu, Simplice - 2015

In the first empirical study on how financial reforms have been instrumental in mitigating inequality through financial sector competition, we contribute at the same time to the macroeconomic literature on measuring financial development and respond to the growing field of economic development...

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Mobile money, agricultural marketing, and off-farm income in Uganda

Sekabira, Haruna; Qaim, Matin - 2016

Mobile money (MM) services can contribute to welfare gains in smallholder farm households. Previous research showed that one important pathway is through higher remittances received from relatives and friends. Here, the role of other impact pathways is examined, especially focusing on...

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How mobile phones can improve nutrition among pastoral communities : panel data evidence from Northern Kenya

Parlasca, Martin C.; Mußhoff, Oliver; Qaim, Matin - 2018

in Sub-Saharan Africa. Food insecurity remains a major issue among African smallholders. Mobile phones could potentially …

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Are smartphones smart for economic development?

Hartje, Rebecca; Hübler, Michael - 2015 - March 2015

While the worldwide spread of smartphones continues, developing countries have become important markets for these devices. Smartphones’ independence of landline networks qualifies them for communication and Internet access in rural areas of developing countries. Drawing upon rural Southeast...

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Information for banking efficiency in Africa : evidence from income levels and legal origins

Asongu, Simplice; Odhiambo, Nicholas M. - In: European journal of comparative economics 19 (2022) 2, pp. 251-274

The study assesses how information sharing through mobile phones affects banking system efficiency in Africa with … banking system efficiency. The following findings are established: (i) mobile phone penetration promotes banking system … efficiency in the 25th quantile and the median of banking system efficiency in low-income countries, while for middle …

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