Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania
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2015-06
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International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development, 7(2), 20-41, April-June 2015
Abstract
A study was conducted to investigate the extent of use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
by urban livestock keepers. This paper discusses the perceptions of small scale livestock keepers towards the
use of different types of ICTs in accessing livestock information. Mixed method approach was used whereby
quantitative and qualitative data was gathered. The fndings of this study revealed that most of the respondents
had a positive opinion towards the use of ICTs and it was concluded that urban livestock keepers perceived
ICTs as important tools for accessing livestock information. The study recommended for improvement of telecommunications services through relevant bodies in order to facilitate more access to information through use
of ICTs. Information networking among urban livestock keepers and the introduction of livestock information
centers were also recommended for enhanced access to livestock information.
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Developing Countries, Information Access, Livestock Information, Perceptions, Tanzania, Urban Agriculture, Urban Development, Urban Livestock Keeping
Citation
Angello, C. (2015). Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban and Peri-urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania. International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development, 7(2), 20-41, April-June 2015.