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Conference Presentations by Augusto Domingos

Research paper thumbnail of Farmers' Use of Mobile Devices in Developing Countries

IST AFRICA, 2021

The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, ... more The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, especially in developing countries, as it provides access relevant and reliable agricultural information to make more effective farming decisions. Many rural farmers face information asymmetry problems, which seem to emanate from pitfalls in the agriculture or farming extension services that could be solved through the use of mobile devices and technologies. To explore how farmers use mobile devices to access information to aid them in their agricultural practices, this study explored farmers use of mobile devices in the rural arears in Namibia, specifically, the Uukwiyu Uushona community in the Oshana Region for farming purposes. Applying a quantitative research method, data was collected from 140 participants using questionnaire. Thematic analyses to unearth trends were undertaken. The results show that farmers' use of mobile devices adds value and economic benefits to their practices. The study further found that farmers use mobile devices to get up to date information on input and output market transactions, weather information, and banking services. Based on the findings that some of the information on mobile phones are complex and hence difficult to comprehend, it is recommended that mobile agricultural information service providers team up with information systems experts to develop mobile applications or USSD applications that provide agriculture information in its simplest and comprehensive form so as for most farmers if not all, with all kinds of mobile devices will to be able to access agriculture information. Having some of the mobile agricultural information in native or local languages will be helpful especially for the illiterate group of farmers. Considering that only scanty literature similar studies especially in rural Namibia exist, this study contributed to the body of knowledge of mobile device use by farmers in rural areas.

Papers by Augusto Domingos

Research paper thumbnail of Farmers’ Use of Mobile Devices in Developing Countries

2021 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), 2021

The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, ... more The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, especially in developing countries, as it provides access relevant and reliable agricultural information to make more effective farming decisions. Many rural farmers face information asymmetry problems, which seem to emanate from pitfalls in the agriculture or farming extension services that could be solved through the use of mobile devices and technologies. To explore how farmers use mobile devices to access information to aid them in their agricultural practices, this study explored farmers use of mobile devices in the rural arears in Namibia, specifically, the Uukwiyu Uushona community in the Oshana Region for farming purposes. Applying a quantitative research method, data was collected from 140 participants using questionnaire. Thematic analyses to unearth trends were undertaken. The results show that farmers’ use of mobile devices adds value and economic benefits to their practices....

Research paper thumbnail of An Exploratory Study of Financial Inclusion of Rural Communities through Digital Financial Services: Case Study of Mpungu Constituency, Kavango West Region, Namibia

IJBRM, 2021

In recent times it has become a common observable known fact that the usage of digital financial ... more In recent times it has become a common observable known fact that the usage of digital financial services is trying to achieve comparative advantage through diversification, and growth in market share to increase the profit. Through digital financial services, the process of transferring money has become more convenient, quick and reliable. Regardless of scholars and policy makers agreement on its potential to offer financial accessibility and inclusion, it seems to offer more increased accessibility to financial services, especially for persons in rural areas where there seem to be few financial services institutions physical buildings. Considering that very scanty literature on financial inclusion by digital finance services in rural areas (including the Mpungu Constituency in the Kavango West Region of Namibia) exist, there is the need for further studies in this area. This study therefore explored the effect of digital financial services on financial inclusion in rural communities in Namibia using the Mpungu constituency of Kavango west region as a case study. Applying a quantitative research method, questionnaires were self-administered to collect data from 155 persons. The research found that many people in rural communities

Research paper thumbnail of Farmers' Use of Mobile Devices in Developing Countries

IST AFRICA, 2021

The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, ... more The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, especially in developing countries, as it provides access relevant and reliable agricultural information to make more effective farming decisions. Many rural farmers face information asymmetry problems, which seem to emanate from pitfalls in the agriculture or farming extension services that could be solved through the use of mobile devices and technologies. To explore how farmers use mobile devices to access information to aid them in their agricultural practices, this study explored farmers use of mobile devices in the rural arears in Namibia, specifically, the Uukwiyu Uushona community in the Oshana Region for farming purposes. Applying a quantitative research method, data was collected from 140 participants using questionnaire. Thematic analyses to unearth trends were undertaken. The results show that farmers' use of mobile devices adds value and economic benefits to their practices. The study further found that farmers use mobile devices to get up to date information on input and output market transactions, weather information, and banking services. Based on the findings that some of the information on mobile phones are complex and hence difficult to comprehend, it is recommended that mobile agricultural information service providers team up with information systems experts to develop mobile applications or USSD applications that provide agriculture information in its simplest and comprehensive form so as for most farmers if not all, with all kinds of mobile devices will to be able to access agriculture information. Having some of the mobile agricultural information in native or local languages will be helpful especially for the illiterate group of farmers. Considering that only scanty literature similar studies especially in rural Namibia exist, this study contributed to the body of knowledge of mobile device use by farmers in rural areas.

Research paper thumbnail of Farmers’ Use of Mobile Devices in Developing Countries

2021 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), 2021

The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, ... more The introduction of mobile phone technology seems to have brought many benefits to many farmers, especially in developing countries, as it provides access relevant and reliable agricultural information to make more effective farming decisions. Many rural farmers face information asymmetry problems, which seem to emanate from pitfalls in the agriculture or farming extension services that could be solved through the use of mobile devices and technologies. To explore how farmers use mobile devices to access information to aid them in their agricultural practices, this study explored farmers use of mobile devices in the rural arears in Namibia, specifically, the Uukwiyu Uushona community in the Oshana Region for farming purposes. Applying a quantitative research method, data was collected from 140 participants using questionnaire. Thematic analyses to unearth trends were undertaken. The results show that farmers’ use of mobile devices adds value and economic benefits to their practices....

Research paper thumbnail of An Exploratory Study of Financial Inclusion of Rural Communities through Digital Financial Services: Case Study of Mpungu Constituency, Kavango West Region, Namibia

IJBRM, 2021

In recent times it has become a common observable known fact that the usage of digital financial ... more In recent times it has become a common observable known fact that the usage of digital financial services is trying to achieve comparative advantage through diversification, and growth in market share to increase the profit. Through digital financial services, the process of transferring money has become more convenient, quick and reliable. Regardless of scholars and policy makers agreement on its potential to offer financial accessibility and inclusion, it seems to offer more increased accessibility to financial services, especially for persons in rural areas where there seem to be few financial services institutions physical buildings. Considering that very scanty literature on financial inclusion by digital finance services in rural areas (including the Mpungu Constituency in the Kavango West Region of Namibia) exist, there is the need for further studies in this area. This study therefore explored the effect of digital financial services on financial inclusion in rural communities in Namibia using the Mpungu constituency of Kavango west region as a case study. Applying a quantitative research method, questionnaires were self-administered to collect data from 155 persons. The research found that many people in rural communities