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Knowledge Sharing between Local Government and Rural Remote Communities in Tanzania: Technology Strategies and Cultural Practice Can Work Together

Knowledge Sharing between Local Government and Rural Remote Communities in Tanzania: Technology Strategies and Cultural Practice Can Work Together
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Author(s): Chantal Philips (University of Guelph, Canada), Wulystan P. Mtega (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania)and Arja Vainio-Mattila (Huron University College, Canada)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 20
Source title: Impacts of the Knowledge Society on Economic and Social Growth in Africa
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Lloyd G. Adu Amoah (University of Ghana, Ghana)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5844-8.ch011

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Abstract

Social, economic, and cultural factors are known to influence the knowledge sharing process between governments and rural communities. There is evidence that the success of ICT for development partnerships depends on a broadly identified “local context” and involvement of local communities. This chapter describes a survey of citizens about their information needs and modes of reception as well as a pilot study of Village Information Officers. Utilizing new technologies such as mobile phone communication and community radio broadcasting in local languages is identified by remote and rural study and survey participants as a valuable alternative to traditional government methods for communicating with citizens. Rural people identified gaps in knowledge related to health, education, and economic activities. These three broad categories of knowledge are important for effective poverty reduction efforts of government. Due to the poor reach of newspapers or other forms of print and broadcast media, face-to-face communication and cell phones were mentioned by more than 60% of the respondents in Kilosa district as techniques used in accessing government information. The positive results achieved by Village Information Officers in responding to gaps in knowledge regarding government services and support for development efforts has led to further demand for replication of the pilot study to support pastoralists, emergency preparedness, and wildlife conservation.

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