Empowering rural women entrepreneurs with ict skills: An impact study of 1nita project in Malaysia

Hashim, Fuzirah; Razak, Norizan Abdul; Amir, Zaini

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.04.373

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“…Much HCI work in the developing contexts has focused on culture preservation [16], local infrastructure [7], or woman economic empowerment [5] in rural areas. A recent study focused on the emerging infrastructure of an online clothing selling shop in rural Cambodia integrating Facebook, mobile phones, paper invoices, maps, and a delivery system [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although the Malay government has taken active actions in revitalizing this cultural heritage [8], through the programs of training and support, the majority of home-based weavers have limited benefits, while older and traditional artisans are usually marginalized [8]. One such initiative is the 1Nita Portal [5], providing an online platform for women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Design for Songket Weaving in Malay Cottage Industry

Zhang

Sas

Ahmad

2018

Extended Abstracts of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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Design for Songket Weaving in Malay Cottage Industry

Zhang

Sas

Ahmad

2018

Extended Abstracts of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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“…It can be seen that training through the 1nita Project influenced the usage of online platforms in their businesses. Based on the findings of one study, after being exposed to knowledge about how to use ICT and applying what has been taught to their business operations, the sales of the participants increased drastically (Hashim et al, 2011). Thus, it is clear that entrepreneurs in rural areas need more exposure to digitalization and training, which is one of the most effective ways to encourage them to embrace the digital economy More studies have been conducted to identify the level of e-commerce adoption and the reasons that motivate businesses to utilize this beneficial platform.…”

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Exploring the Facilitators of E-Commerce Adoption Among Rural Entrepreneurs in Sabah

Thomas¹

2023

J BIMP-EAGA RD

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The economic paradigm is currently shifting from traditional approaches to a digital-based economy. This transformation required all businesses to fully utilize e-commerce platforms as part of their business operation. However, in contrast with urban entrepreneurs, rural entrepreneurs face greater challenges to embrace the transition. Hence, this study aimed to explore the facilitators of e-commerce adoption among rural entrepreneurs in Sabah. This study adopted the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the underpinning theory to conceptualize the facilitators of adoption. Qualitative face-to-face semi-structured interviews with the rural entrepreneurs were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. The data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The result of this study suggested that the rural entrepreneurs were facilitated by observational learning in addition to all UTAUT dimensions. The outcome of this study is hoped to provide beneficial inputs to the relevant stakeholders to encourage more participation among rural entrepreneurs in adopting e-commerce platforms.

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“…HCI for developing contexts (HCID) [2,4] is a growing research area exploring how technologies can contribute to global socioeconomic development [55] by addressing the needs of marginalized populations [6]. Much of such work has focused on the support for economic empowerment particularly of rural women [17], provision of education and health [24], development of local infrastructure [19], or preservation of cultural heritage [53]. Previous work has also emphasized the value of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and in particular mobile phones [24] for sustainable development [56] through the increase of the labor market [35], and more effective communication infrastructures [21,26].…”

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Designing for the Infrastructure of the Supply Chain of Malay Handwoven Songket in Terengganu

Zhang

Sas

Lambert

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Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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The growing HCI interest in developing contexts and cultural craft practices is ripe to focus on their underexplored homegrown sociotechnical infrastructures. This paper explores the creative infrastructural actions embedded within the practices of songket's supply chain in Terengganu, Malaysia. We report on contextual interviews with 92 participants including preparation workers, weavers, designers, merchants, and customers. Findings indicate that increased creative infrastructural actions are reflected in these actors' resourcefulness for mobilizing information, materials, and equipment, and for making creative artifacts through new technologies weaved within traditional practices. We propose two novel approaches to design in this craft-based infrastructure. First, we explore designing for the social layer of infrastructure and its mutually advantageous exploitative relationships rooted in culture and traditions. Second, we suggest designing for roaming value-creation artifacts, which blend physical and digital materializations of songket textile design. Developed through a collaborative and asynchronous process, we argue that these artifacts represent less-explored vehicles for value co-creation, and that sociotechnical infrastructures as emerging sites of innovation could benefit from HCI research.

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Empowering rural women entrepreneurs with ict skills: An impact study of 1nita project in Malaysia

Cited by 16 publications

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Design for Songket Weaving in Malay Cottage Industry

Design for Songket Weaving in Malay Cottage Industry

Exploring the Facilitators of E-Commerce Adoption Among Rural Entrepreneurs in Sabah

Designing for the Infrastructure of the Supply Chain of Malay Handwoven Songket in Terengganu

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