作者: Jabu Mtsweni , Legand Burge
DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2014.6880636
关键词: Mobile device 、 Developing country 、 Unemployment 、 Geography 、 Internet privacy 、 Information access 、 Status quo 、 Economic growth 、 Crowdsourcing 、 Digital divide 、 Microwork
摘要: Unemployment is one of the main hindrances to socio-economic development in developing nations. At same time, prominent adoption and use digital technologies, especially mobile devices have changed status quo Africa with regard divide, communication, information access. Nevertheless, most parts other countries are still lagging behind when it comes swiftness implementing technologies that potential addressing pressing issues such as unemployment. On-demand microwork services, which a subset crowdsourcing paradigm, some initiatives under-explored, particularly for dealing This research paper explores benefits services possible contribution joblessness nations where easily accessible used. Furthermore, presents pertinent opportunities challenges need be considered services.