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Assessment of Contribution of ICT for Sustainable Livelihoods in Kilosa District

Assessment of Contribution of ICT for Sustainable Livelihoods in Kilosa District
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Author(s): C. Shirima (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania)and Camilius Aloyce Sanga (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 24
Source title: Information Technology Integration for Socio-Economic Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Titus Tossy (Mzumbe University, Tanzania)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0539-6.ch010

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Abstract

ICT plays a key role in socio-economic development and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. The purpose of this chapter was to assess the contribution of ICT for sustainable livelihood in Kilosa district. Data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources of data. Structured questionnaires were used in collection of primary data. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS. A sample size of 60 respondents was interviewed. The study determined various contributions resulting from using ICT by rural people to enhance their livelihoods. In addition, this study highlighted several constraints which rural people face in accessing and using ICT. The results from this chapter revealed that majority of respondents are using ICT tools in their daily activities but the socio-economic development through ICT are yet to be realized fully.

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