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on Information and Communication Technologies |
| By: | Aranya Chakraborty (Ahmedabad University); Digvijay Singh Negi (Ashoka University); Rahul Rao (Ahmedabad University) |
| Abstract: | Does information and communication technology (ICT) based provision of agricultural extension services help improve agricultural productivity in poor or developing countries? We answer this question in the case of rice production in rural Bangladesh. We exploit the spatiotemporal variation in the availability of village-level phone services and the temporal variation in the timing of an ICT-based intervention to identify the differential impact by input use, network centrality, and geographic proximity. We observe that, in the villages with access to phone service, there is a 50 percent reduction in plot-level inefficiency after the intervention, driven by plots that used rainfed water for cultivation. We provide evidence suggesting that these effects are due to increased input use by the farmers using rainfed farming. Our results also document that the intervention benefits geographically remote farmers differentially more, whose information needs are otherwise unfulfilled by traditional extension services. However, the diffusion of information via networks remains relevant as we document significant cross-community spill overs through geographic ties. |
| Keywords: | agriculture; Extension; ICT; Inefficiency; networks |
| Date: | 2024–09–14 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ash:wpaper:125 |
| By: | FABBRI Emanuele (European Commission - JRC); ZIVKOVIC Lazar; STRBAC Dijana; LJUMOVIC Isidora |
| Abstract: | This report, aligned with the JRC's efforts under the Global Gateway strategy as EU flagship investment plan underpinning the external dimension of EU policy across the world, provides insights into Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) collaboration in the Western Balkans, crucial for advancing regional development agendas. It addresses urgent questions on leveraging ICT for digitalisation and green transformation, recognizing high stakes for economic growth and sustainability. Through a mixed-methods approach, it identifies a strong commitment to ICT cooperation among Western Balkan economies, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to overcome financial constraints and limited awareness. Key possible policy implications include establishing regional cooperation platforms, creating regional support financial instruments for Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) implementation, and harmonising legal frameworks to foster cross-border cooperation, all essential for enhancing regional competitiveness and innovation capacity. The report underscores the importance of regional partnerships, digital skill enhancement, and strategic alignment to unlock the full potential of the ICT sector in driving economic resilience and growth in the Western Balkans. This study sheds light on the main challenges ahead and opportunities in the region, to be possibly tackled also in the context of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. |
| Date: | 2025–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc140887 |
| By: | Hartanto, Soni |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the significance of the influence of Supply Chain Management Practices, Supply Chain Integration, Information Technology and innovation on Business Performance in manufacturing companies in East Java. This study uses a survey research design to top management who is responsible for the operations of manufacturing companies in East Java Province, Indonesia on a large scale where the number is 1, 231 companies based on data processed by the East Java Industry and Trade Office that received convenience facilities during 2020. Based on the Slovin formula, the research sample required a number of 93 respondentsThe data analysis technique in this study used Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show (1) Supply Chain Management Practices and Supply Chain Integration has a positive and significant effect on Innovation, (2) Supply Chain Management Practices and Supply Chain Integration has a positive and significant effect on Information Technology, (3) Supply Chain Practices and Supply Chain has a positive and significant effect on Business Performance (4) Information Technology has a positive and significant effect on Business Performance, (5) Information Technology has a positive and significant effect on Business Performance |
| Date: | 2023–03–23 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:28zbq_v1 |
| By: | Abu Sayed Toyon, Mohammad |
| Abstract: | As the world continues to navigate the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, one issue that has come to the forefront is digital inequality. In Bangladesh, where a significant portion of the population resides in rural areas, the adoption of internet banking has been hindered by various factors. However, understanding these factors is crucial, especially now that digital transactions have become more important. This study aims to understand the factors influencing the adoption of internet banking services among rural customers in Bangladesh. To acquire data, a questionnaire was administered to 443 rural bank customers in the district of Barisal. The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed three primary factors: trust compatibility, service benefit, and access to consumer education. In addition, the research sought to determine if the identified factors, particularly access to consumer education, varied according to the occupation and income level of rural consumers. Using exhaustive Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) analysis, the findings revealed that access to consumer education differs significantly by occupation level, with business and service holders being more likely than farmers to have access to consumer education. This research contributes to the literature by providing insights into the adoption of internet banking by rural customers and informing policymakers about the special needs of this demographic. |
| Date: | 2023–04–29 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:h76k8_v1 |
| By: | BERTONI Eleonora (European Commission - JRC); COSGROVE Judith (European Commission - JRC); CACHIA Romina (European Commission - JRC) |
| Abstract: | Digital skills are key to a competitive, resilient and inclusive Europe. The rapid development of technology and its adoption in our economy requires that Europeans are digital competent. Yet, 36% of European adults still lack basic digital skills, and a further 8% rarely or never use the internet. This policy brief uses data from the Digital Skills Indicator (DSI 2.0), used to monitor the Digital Decade Policy Programme target of at least 80% of adults with at least basic digital skills by 2030. By unpacking the DSI 2.0, we provide results on areas of digital skills requiring development, and the groups of adults that would require further digital skills development. |
| Date: | 2025–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc140617 |