The contribution of Mobile Phones to Local Economic Development in Rural Ghana

A Study of Afigya Kwabre District


Bachelor Thesis, 2014

38 Pages, Grade: 1.0


Abstract or Introduction

This research sought to investigate into the contribution of mobile phones to the development of the local economy as well as livelihoods in Ghana. Mobile phones based on their functions, benefits, and luxury has increased in number and usage both in the urban and rural areas in Ghana. However, its contribution to livelihood development as well as local economic development has received minimal research focus in the Ghanaian context. Survey research design was adopted. A total of 160 respondents were selected from 2000 households at 5% margin of error and 95% significant level. Face-to-face interview was granted to each of the respondents.

Details

Title
The contribution of Mobile Phones to Local Economic Development in Rural Ghana
Subtitle
A Study of Afigya Kwabre District
College
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology  (Architecture and Planning)
Course
Development Planning
Grade
1.0
Author
Year
2014
Pages
38
Catalog Number
V1243089
ISBN (eBook)
9783346669681
ISBN (Book)
9783346669698
Language
English
Keywords
mobile, phones, local, economic, development, rural, ghana, study, afigya, kwabre, district
Quote paper
Kwame Grundow (Author), 2014, The contribution of Mobile Phones to Local Economic Development in Rural Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1243089

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