Introduction to Special Issue: Mobile technologies and inclusive development in Africa

Simplice Asongu and Agyenim Boateng ()
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Agyenim Boateng: Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK

No 18/016, AFEA Working Papers from African Finance and Economic Association (AFEA)

Abstract: The primary objective of this special issue is to showcase high-quality interdisciplinary research in the field of mobile phone technology and inclusive economic development, with a view to inspire and educate readers and policy makers on the vital role of mobile phones in economic development in Africa. We hope that the articles in this special issue will encourage academics and policy makers to carry out more research on the challenges and opportunities mobile phone technology offers in our quest to develop our communities.

Keywords: mobile phones; inclusive human development; Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G20 I10 I32 O40 O55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 08
Date: 2018-01
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Forthcoming: Journal of African Business

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