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Digital Inclusion in Kenya: Examining the Research Gap between ICT and Well-Being

Moise, Vivienne-Chanel LU (2019) EKHS42 20191
Department of Economic History
Abstract
Research on developing economies has largely ignored the possibilities for shifting the center
of attention towards well-being instead of economic growth. Due to the deficiency of research
on well-being, especially with regard to ICT, this study approaches the current research gap and
attempts to integrate recent literature by proposing a combination of frameworks and indicators.
Kenya is not only characterized by large inequalities but is currently striving towards building
a national innovation system. The country was therefore selected to examine whether ICTs are
affecting inclusive development. The results accentuate the urgent need for further research as
they are indicative for positive implications of ICTs on inclusiveness... (More)
Research on developing economies has largely ignored the possibilities for shifting the center
of attention towards well-being instead of economic growth. Due to the deficiency of research
on well-being, especially with regard to ICT, this study approaches the current research gap and
attempts to integrate recent literature by proposing a combination of frameworks and indicators.
Kenya is not only characterized by large inequalities but is currently striving towards building
a national innovation system. The country was therefore selected to examine whether ICTs are
affecting inclusive development. The results accentuate the urgent need for further research as
they are indicative for positive implications of ICTs on inclusiveness and well-being. (Less)
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author
Moise, Vivienne-Chanel LU
supervisor
organization
course
EKHS42 20191
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
ICT, innovation, technology, NIS, well-being, Kenya, inclusiveness
language
English
id
8986238
date added to LUP
2019-08-22 08:28:49
date last changed
2019-08-22 08:28:49
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  abstract     = {{Research on developing economies has largely ignored the possibilities for shifting the center
of attention towards well-being instead of economic growth. Due to the deficiency of research
on well-being, especially with regard to ICT, this study approaches the current research gap and
attempts to integrate recent literature by proposing a combination of frameworks and indicators.
Kenya is not only characterized by large inequalities but is currently striving towards building
a national innovation system. The country was therefore selected to examine whether ICTs are
affecting inclusive development. The results accentuate the urgent need for further research as
they are indicative for positive implications of ICTs on inclusiveness and well-being.}},
  author       = {{Moise, Vivienne-Chanel}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Digital Inclusion in Kenya: Examining the Research Gap between ICT and Well-Being}},
  year         = {{2019}},
}