The potential benefits of mobile microwork services in developing nations: Research opportunities and challenges

作者: Jabu Mtsweni , Legand Burge

DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2014.6880636

关键词: Mobile deviceDeveloping countryUnemploymentGeographyInternet privacyInformation accessStatus quoEconomic growthCrowdsourcingDigital divideMicrowork

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.

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