Impact of Information and Communication Technologies in Africa - PDF

Presenting a project report on the previous
research proposal “The good impact of new
technologies ICT to refugees in Africa

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
RESEARCH METHODS................................................................................................................1
DATA ANALYSIS..........................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................15
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................16
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TITLE: “To investigate impact of new technologies ICT to refugees in Africa”.
INTRODUCTION
In current time period, technology is rapidly changing the world for the better manner. It
is essential assistants reading and forwarding emails for gain attention of large number of
customers. On the other hand, there are various technologies such as Big Data, cloud computing,
block-chain and so more which are driving business and provide payments. ICT are creating
different ideas in order to emulate economic condition in Africa. For make improvement in
collecting of data as well as it provide a opportunities for other offerings, ICT have right
marketing strategies in developing marketing failures and also overcome all obstacles in
development (Black, 2018). Such type of benefits are depend upon critically in the context where
technology is situated which includes presence of complementary infrastructure and policies
which are designed to use ICT. In this, developing and emerging era data as well as
communication are developed international village in which people can communicate or interact
in al over the world and due to this advance sharing technology are directly affect on community.
In Africa, ICT set their transforming society as it would deliver prosperity and success on the
basis of broad involvement, social coherence and environmental sustainability.
RESEARCH METHODS
Qualitative method of research – It is primary exploratory investigation and it is used
for gaining an evaluation or understand the underlying certain reasons, opinions and motivations.
This will provide insight into the issues and problems which help in developing ideas or
hypotheses for potential quantitative research. Along with this, it is used for uncover the latest
trends in opinions and on the other hand, it is solving major problems effectively. This method of
investigation is used unstructured and semi structured techniques (Alam and Imran, 2015). There
are various methods which consist of individual, groups of interviews or number observation. In
this, sample size is usually very few and respondents are selected to fulfil a given quota. This is
used for collecting and gathering accurate data or information for completing the project in given
time period. There are only a few non representative cases which are used as a sample so that a
mutual understanding can developed of topic. It is an unstructured, exploratory method of
investigation which examines difficult phenomenon which are impossible to emulate with this
process of research. This tool is used for gain an overview understanding of human behaviour,
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attitudes, intentions and motivations on the basis of interpretation and observation in order to
find out the way of people think and feel.
Advantages of Qualitative research method:
 Subject materials can be evaluated with greater detail – In this process there were very
prohibition which can elevated on method of research (Ackah, 2016). Its main objective
of situation prohibition is to create or develop effective results or outcomes so that
metrics can be undertaken. It is mainly concentrate on less metrics data which is being
gathered and collected in better manner. This will allow data has been increasing level of
detail that can be provided more opportunities to glean insights during examination.
 It saves time – The qualitative research uses a similar sample size as compared with other
investigation methods. This is fact due to which they are collect more information from
each and every respondents. In this, research procedure will help in save money but it
produces fast results or outcomes (Bacishoga, Hooper and Johnston, 2016). If data is
required faster for essential decision which is one of the best research alternative that are
accessible today.
Disadvantage of Qualitative method of research:
 It can lose data – In this, data can be identified by an investigator in qualitative research
for easily collection of required facts and figures. There is level of trust presents in data
collection procedures in which another form of investigation does not required.
 It may required multiple sessions – It may be effective in gathering accurate data but
small sample size of this investigation can be problematic (Mahler, 2017). For developing
important decisions, there are number of perspectives which are often necessary to avoid
all cost related mistakes or errors.
Quantitative method of research – This is the form of investigation which relies on the
methods of naturals sciences that are developed or produced numerical data and facts in better
manner. Its main aim is establishing causes and effect relationship between two variables in
order to use mathematical, statistical and computational methods (Khoza and Manik, 2016).
Such type of research is also known as empirical research as this can be accurately and
preciously measured. In this, data has been gathered and collected by an investigator which can
be divided into various categories and it can be evaluated or measured in terms of units of
measurement. Along with this, tables and graphs of raw data can be developed with the help of
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quantitative research and it is make it easier for an investigator to analyse results or outcomes. It
is used for measuring and quantify the issues by generating numerical data and such data can be
converted into usable statistics. In this, quantitative research method is used for quantify
opinions, attitudes, behaviour and other defined variables which generalise the results among
large number of population (Zijlstra and Liempt, 2017). It is used measurable data which are
develop facts and figures for completing the research report.
Advantages of Quantitative research method:
It is very familiar with quantitative research from the science classes in which they are
learned and practised of using scientific method. It is based on objective facts, statistical and
numerical data. This is easier for make predictions and estimation which is based on quantitative
data because of their numerical basis (George and et. al., 2016). The ability help in expanding
quantitative data into prediction is one of the main advantage.
Disadvantage of Quantitative research method:
The main disadvantage of this research method is that it can not be used in order to
describe and explain social phenomenon which make or develop it is effective in area of
sociology. Quantitative data does neither exist for non mathematical data that includes human
emotions, beliefs as well as imaginations (Ilcan and Rygiel, 2015). Along with this, it does not
help in maintaining and managing business operations in better manner.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Q.1. Do you have knowledge about concept of ICT ?
 Yes
 No
Q.2. Do you think ICT help in enhancing communication as well as interaction rank among
people ?
 Agree
 Disagree
Q.3. Do you think information and communication technology trends are impact on Africa ?
 Agree
 Disagree
Q.4. Discuss benefits of data and communication advancements in the context of refugees in
Africa ?
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 Easily share data
 Smoothly run of business functions
Q.5. Can Information and Communication Technology influence on refugees in the Africa ?
 Yes
 No
Q.6. What are the major challenges and issues of Information and Communication Technology
in Africa?
 Network error
 Poor source of power supply
 Expensive cost of hardware or software
Q.7. Do you think ICT play an important role in supporting the refugees in Africa to gain high
growth and success?
 Agree
 Disagree
Q.8. What are the factors which directly impact on Information and Communication
Technology in Africa?
 Political factors
 Network
Q.9. Does ICT help in making strong connection between refugees and domestic as well as
international customers?
 Yes
 No
Q.10. What are the different ways through which ICT can be used by refugees in Africa?
 Gaining competitive advantages
 Share huge amount of data and information
Q.11. Do you think Information and Communication Technology assist in maintaining and
managing business operations for refugees in Africa?
 Agree
 Disagree
Q.12. Do you have any suggestion regarding impact of new technologies ICT to refugees in
Africa.
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Analysis of Data
Theme 1: Knowledge of ITC
Q.1. Do you have knowledge about concept of
ICT ?
Frequency
 Yes 30
 No 10
Interpretation: From above stated graph it has been described that, it can be analysed that
Information and communication technology refers as technology which provide access to
information through telecommunication. This is mainly focus on communication technologies
which includes wireless networks, mobile phones, internet and other communication mediums.
There are around 30 respondents who are said that information and communication technology
assist in sharing information and data among various people in Africa. Apart from these
remaining candidates are disagree on that consideration effectively and think it is not broad
concept which help them in reaching with desired buyers in better manner.
Theme 2: ICT help in enhancing communication and interaction level among people
Q.2. Does ICT help in enhancing
communication and interaction level among
people ?
Frequency
 Yes 25
 No 15
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Interpretation: As per mentioned graph, it has been dawned that data and communication
advancement assist in increasing interaction among various people who are live in different
countries. This will help them in making strong relationship in order to promote their country
goods and services in proper manner. Along with this, there are approximately 25 respondents
who are said yes for ICT assist in enhancing communication and interaction level among
different people. Remaining of the 15 respondents are said no for this statement where they does
not think that it will assist in communicate with various individual across the world.
Theme 3: Information and communication technology trends are impact on Africa
Q.3. Do you think information and
communication technology trends are impact
on Africa ?
Frequency
 Agree 28
 Disagree 12
6
25
15
Yes
No

Interpretation: According to the above represented table, it can be examined that information
and communication technology is vast effective tools which develop in sharing appropriate data
among various people. It will help in attain larger number of people towards it while promoting
different product and offerings. There are around 28 respondents who are think that ICT trends
are directly impact on Africa. It is used in transferring all necessary data and information which
are helpful in reaching with desired people. Rest of the 12 remaining candidates are nit have
positive response towards it . In this, they believe that ICT is not directly impact on latest trends
of Africa country.
Theme 4: Benefits of data and communication advancement
Q.4.Discuss benefits of data and
communication advancements in the context
of refugees in Africa ?
Frequency
 Easily share data 35
 Smoothly run of business functions 5
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Agree Disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
28
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Interpretation: As per above drawn graph it has been determined that information and sharing
advancement is helpful and advantageous towards Africa nation. This is useful in delivering
appropriate information and data which are helpful in increasing gaining attention of large
number of people. In addition to this, there are around 35 respondents who are said that this will
advantageous for easily share all required information and data among various individuals. On
the other hand, there are around 5 respondents who are said that it is smoothly run of business
functions and operations effectively in the context of refugees in Africa.
Theme 5: Information and Communication Technology influence on refugees in the Africa
Q.5. Can Information and Communication
Technology influence on refugees in the
Africa?
Frequency
 Yes 24
 No 16
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Easily share information
Smoothly run of business
functions

Interpretation: From the drawn table, it can be analysed that information and communication
advancement impact straight influence on refugees in the Africa country. This is helpful in
connecting large number of individuals to the strong network in order to properly interact with
desired people. There are around 24 respondents who are said yes for information and
communication technology directly impact on refugees in the Africa. On the other hand, there
are approximately 16 respondents who does not think that ICT influence on refugees in Africa
nation.
Theme 6: Network error is main challenge of Information and Communication Technology in
Africa
Q.6. What are the major challenges and issues
of Information and Communication
Technology in Africa ?
Frequency
 Network error 20
 Poor source of power supply 10
 Expensive cost of hardware or software 10
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Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
24
16
Column B

Interpretation: As per the above described table, it can be examined that there are various issues
and challenges arise due to information and communication technology to refugees in Africa. It
is directly influence large number of people who are able to use this technology in better manner.
There are around 20 respondents who said network error is one of the major issue related to
information and communication technology. Rest of the 10 respondents are said that poor source
of power supply is biggest challenge for ICT in Africa country. Remaining of the 10 respondents
are said that expensive cost of hardware and software are main issue for such technology
effectively.
Theme 7: ICT play an important role in supporting refugees to gain growth and success
Do you think ICT play an important role in
supporting the refugees in Africa to gain high
growth and success?
Frequency
 Agree 25
 Disagree 15
10
20
10
10
Network error
Poor source of power supply
Expensive cost of hardware or
software

Interpretation: From the above mentioned table, it can be examined that Information and
communication technology play an essential role in supporting refugees to gain growth and
success within Africa. This will assist them in acquiring customers who are willing to use this
technology for maintaining business operations. There are around 25 respondents who are agree
on that information and communication technology is plays an essential role in enhancing
growth and development of business operations for refugees. On the other hand, there are
approximately 15 respondents who disagree on the statement in which they think it plays an
important role in connecting refugees with each other.
Theme 8: Refugees directly impact on Information and Communication Technology in Africa
Q.8. What are the factors which directly impact
on Information and Communication
Technology in Africa?
Frequency
 Political factors 12
 Refugees 28
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Agree Disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
25
15
Column B

Interpretation: From the above drawn graph it can be examined different factors that directly
affect on information and communication technology. Such factors are helpful in identifying
business strategy which assist in smoothly run of country functions and operations. There are
around 28 respondents who said that political factors directly impact on ICT in Africa. On the
other hand, rest of the 8 respondents think that refugees directly affect information and
communication technology as more the number of refugees in respective country, more will be
the need of a well devised ICT.
Theme 9: ICT help in making strong connection between refugees and domestic as well as
international customers
Q.9. Does ICT help in making strong
connection between refugees and domestic as
well as international customers?
Frequency
 Yes 37
 No 3
12
32
8
Political factors
Network

Interpretation: From the above determined graph it has been concluded that information and
communication technology is one of the most effective procedures which help in sharing
required data in a better manner. It assists refugees to build an effective connect with domestic as
well as international buyers. Along with this, there are around 37 respondents who agree with
this consideration in which they think ICT aids refugees in making strong connection with their
desired customers. Apart from these, 3 persons disagree owing to the fact that ICT is a complex
technology which is not easy to be used by a refugee without any skills or expertise.
Theme 10: Different ways through which ICT can be used by refugees in Africa
Q.10. What are the different ways through
which ICT can be used by refugees in Africa?
Frequency
 Gaining competitive advantages 26
 Share huge amount of data and
information
14
13
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40 37
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Column B

Interpretation: The drawn graph has been representing that there are different ways through
which ICT can be used in Africa. As per the above graph, around 26 out of 40 respondents
consider that ICT assists refugees in gaining competitive advantage in marketplace. On the other
hand, there are 14 respondents who think that ICT is an effective tool which assists refugees in
sharing huge amount of data and information in a better manner.
Theme 11: Information and Communication Technology assist refugees to maintain and
manage business operations
Q.11. Do you think Information and
Communication Technology assist in
maintaining and managing business operations
for refugees in Africa?
Frequency
 Yes 35
 No 5
14
Gaining competitive advantages
Share huge amount of data and information
0
5
10
15
20
25
30 26
14
Column B

Interpretation: It has been analysed that Information and Communication Technology helps in
developing business functions and their operations. This is used for performing effective
functions in order to smoothly run business activities in an appropriate way. Apart from this, 35
out of 40 respondents think that ICT assist refugees in maintaining and managing business
operations because ICT is an effective technology which promotes integration and orderly
conduct within organisational premises. Remaining 5 persons think that ICT does not assist
refugees to manage and operate business operations as it is a complex procedure which is not
easily perceivable by refugees in Africa to easily gain advantage.
CONCLUSION
As per the above described report, it can be analysed that ICT presents a different option
in emerging economic development in Africa. For make improvement in flow of data as well as
it provide a stage for offerings. ICT have the potential in order to correct market failures and also
overcoming all obstacles in development. It is primary exploratory investigation and it is used
for gaining an evaluation or understand the underlying certain reasons, opinions and motivations.
This is the form of investigation which relies on the methods of naturals sciences that are
developed or produced numerical data and facts in better manner.
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35
5
Agree
Disagree

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