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MOBILE PHONES AND EXPANDING
HUMAN CAPABILITIES
Matthew L. Smith, Randy Spence and Ahmed T. Rashid
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Outline Mobile Phones and Sen’s Capabilities
Approach Functionings of mobile phones
Social networks Economic networks Government networks
Policy issues and implications Potential future developments
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Capabilities Approach Economic welfare theory which focuses
on peoples’ capabilities The approach emphasizes functional
capabilities "substantive freedom“ Broader than other economic welfare
theories
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Capabilities Approach Cont’d
Mobile changes user’s capabilities by; Increasing access to timely and/or relevant
information Expanding possibilities for connection between
people Connectedness and information-sharing
provide a range of functionings that were not possible before
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Social networks
In developing countries mobiles used for social interactions rather than business
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Social networks Cont’d Mobile phones
primarily used for maintaining social and family relations
Survival/security purposes
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Economic networks Increased
efficiency Reduced
transaction costs
Mobile banking
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Government networks Improved
service delivery Healthcare Education
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Policy issues and Implications
Should the government regulate the market? Consider;
Government's ability to create efficiency without failing
Can government be impartial? (high tax rates for mobile use i.e. cash cow)
Can government invest in ICTPolitical manipulation and control
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Easy access
Improve
infrastructure
Future?
Innovation
Private Public Partnerships
e-voting