Methodology for Impact Analysis of the Mobile Web in Developing Countries: a Pilot Study in Nairobi, Kenya
Methodology for Impact Analysis of the Mobile Web in Developing Countries: a Pilot Study in Nairobi, Kenya
In this paper, we describe an impact analysis methodology to measure the impact of the Mobile Web in developing nations. This methodology is needed to anticipate the effects of the Mobile Web on society. Moreover, it can guide advancement of Mobile Web technology to better serve its users. In May 2010, a pilot study to test the methodology was carried out in Nairobi, Kenya. There were 47 students from 3 leading universities participated in the study. Questionnaires were used to ask how they used the Mobile Web, its impact on their lives, as well as their skills to develop Mobile Web applications. 35 of them were interviewed to explore more information. Semi structured interviews were also conducted to 7 entrepreneurs from informal settlement areas. Lessons learned from this pilot study were used to refine the methodology, which is based on our Framework of Mobile Web Uptake (FMWU). The methodology covers indicators to be measured, as well as stakeholders associated with each indicator. These indicators are grouped into components of Mobile Web uptake, and their relationships are showed in the Model of Mobile Web Uptake (MMWU).
Web Science, Mobile Web, Methodology, Developing World
Purwandari, Betty
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Hall, Wendy
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Wills, Gary
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14 June 2011
Purwandari, Betty
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Hall, Wendy
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Wills, Gary
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Purwandari, Betty, Hall, Wendy and Wills, Gary
(2011)
Methodology for Impact Analysis of the Mobile Web in Developing Countries: a Pilot Study in Nairobi, Kenya.
ACM Web Science Conference 2011, , Koblenz, Germany.
14 - 17 Jun 2011.
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In this paper, we describe an impact analysis methodology to measure the impact of the Mobile Web in developing nations. This methodology is needed to anticipate the effects of the Mobile Web on society. Moreover, it can guide advancement of Mobile Web technology to better serve its users. In May 2010, a pilot study to test the methodology was carried out in Nairobi, Kenya. There were 47 students from 3 leading universities participated in the study. Questionnaires were used to ask how they used the Mobile Web, its impact on their lives, as well as their skills to develop Mobile Web applications. 35 of them were interviewed to explore more information. Semi structured interviews were also conducted to 7 entrepreneurs from informal settlement areas. Lessons learned from this pilot study were used to refine the methodology, which is based on our Framework of Mobile Web Uptake (FMWU). The methodology covers indicators to be measured, as well as stakeholders associated with each indicator. These indicators are grouped into components of Mobile Web uptake, and their relationships are showed in the Model of Mobile Web Uptake (MMWU).
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Published date: 14 June 2011
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Event Dates: 14-17 June 2011
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ACM Web Science Conference 2011, , Koblenz, Germany, 2011-06-14 - 2011-06-17
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Web Science, Mobile Web, Methodology, Developing World
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Web & Internet Science, Electronic & Software Systems
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/272591
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Betty Purwandari
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Gary Wills
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