Linking economic status with technology adoption in three emerging economies of Sub-Saharan Africa

Oke, Adegoke; Walumbwa, Fred O.; Yan, Tingting; Idiagbon-Oke, Moronke; Ojode, Lucy

doi:10.1108/jmtm-02-2012-0013

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“…However, the situation in Liberia is different owing probably to the general social and economic realities of the country. This observed paradigm seems to align with Oke et al [26] who concluded that the technology usage in sub-Saharan communities depends also on the prior economic environment. Moreover, Christiansen and Demery [27] reported that sociological factors such as education level, culture, religion, and geo-political situation consistently affect the adoption of technologies [27].…”

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“…Yet, prior studies emphasized the possibility of using agricultural technologies as a solution to improve the production and thereby reduce poverty [25,26]. The outcomes of the present study align with this general assertion as the results show that the usage of fertilizer and irrigation systems has a significant effect on the food security status of the surveyed households.…”

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confidence: 84%

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Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Assets, Incomes and Food Security of Rural Households in Ghana, Senegal and Liberia

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This article compares and examines the relationships among agricultural assets, incomes and food security in rural communities of Ghana, Senegal, and Liberia. A total of 1483 rural households were surveyed and data on agricultural endeavors, incomes and food security were collected. The analyses of incomes and agricultural assets show signs of high inequality of resource distribution. In addition, facets of food insecurity were observed among the surveyed households. The study used a multivariate logistic model, then evaluated how agricultural assets affect the food security status of rural households in Ghana, Senegal and Liberia distinctly. Overall, the results show several similarities at country level, but disparities were also noted. In particular, the study outlined significant relationships between technology assets and the food security status of rural households in Ghana and Senegal. However, the logistic model did not show any statistically significant relationship with the rural households surveyed in Liberia. This paradigm suggests critical inter-regional dissimilarities which the study discussed by emphasizing relevant socio-economic features at the country level.

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Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Assets, Incomes and Food Security of Rural Households in Ghana, Senegal and Liberia

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“…The discussion of customers' readiness to adopt new technologies and services is one stream in the general innovation-adoption literature, with long traditions leaning on the perceived characteristics of an innovation (Rogers, 1983), the theory of reasoned action (Fishbein and Ajzen, 1975) and the model of technology acceptance (Davis, 1986), among others. These models have been widely used to explain human behavior and the adoption of innovations such as information technologies (Oke et al, 2014).…”

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Industrial customers’ organizational readiness for new advanced services

Vaittinen¹,

Martinsuo

2019

JMTM

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Purpose Manufacturing firms delivering complex products and systems are increasingly offering advanced data-based services. Customers, however, are not always willing to adopt manufacturers’ advanced services, so manufacturers need knowledge of how to promote customers’ service readiness. The purpose of this paper is to further develop the concept of service readiness by proposing a framework for industrial customers’ organizational dimension of service readiness and by increasing the understanding of the conditions underpinning that service readiness. Design/methodology/approach This case study explores service readiness among customers of a manufacturer delivering complex systems and related services. Interviews were conducted within the company and among key customers as the potential users of those services. Findings Customers use versatile processes, engage multiple people and use different evaluation criteria when considering adoption of data-based services. The organizational component of service readiness involves requirements in the service context, supplier relations and organizational habits and culture. Actions are proposed for manufacturers to promote customers’ readiness for new services. Research limitations/implications The research is limited through its qualitative design and case selection. Mapping of the organizational dimension of service readiness further develops the concept of service readiness and offers a framework for further research. This research offers novel understanding of organization-level service adoption to complement individual-centric technology adoption. Practical implications New knowledge is offered to manufacturing firms about customers’ challenges and requirements in adopting advanced services. This knowledge will help manufacturers to support customers and develop the activities of their own salespeople when introducing advanced services. Originality/value The findings expose the contents of the organizational dimension of customers’ service readiness. The study provides a more complete picture of service readiness and shows it to be a multilayered concept with interdependencies between its levels, between individuals in customer organizations and even between the manufacturer and the customer organization.

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“…Agglomeration potentially improves infrastructure; therefore, it is no coincidence that in Ghana, relatively good infrastructure is concentrated in a few urban areas where foreign companies are also clustered (Oke et al , 2014). It must, however, be emphasised that majority of the companies surveyed were not influenced by the presence of other UK companies in Ghana.…”

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“…The presence of other companies also creates what has been called "follow my leader" theory (Knickerbocker, 1973), which was one of the earliest attempts to explain the clustering of FDI. Agglomeration potentially improves infrastructure; therefore, it is no coincidence that in Ghana, relatively good infrastructure is concentrated in a few urban areas where foreign companies are also clustered (Oke, et al, 2014). It must however be emphasised that majority of the companies surveyed were not influenced by the presence of other UK companies in Ghana.…”

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The effect of colonial legacies on Africa’s inward FDI: the case of UK FDI in Ghana

Osei

Omar

Joosub

2020

cpoib

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the role colonial ties play in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ghana, several years after the official end of colonisation in the African continent. Colonisation left behind legacies of institutional framework, social ties and remnants of companies of colonial masters, which could potentially offer contemporary businesses from home countries the benefits of country of origin agglomeration. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses sequential explanatory mixed research design through 101 questionnaires and 8 interviews from the UK companies with FDI in Ghana. This approached enabled the initial quantitative results to be explored further through the qualitative data. Findings Colonial ties have limited influence on contemporary flow of FDI to Ghana, in spite of the institutional legacies between former colonisers and colonies. Majority of UK companies are influenced by agglomeration opportunities in general rather than country of origin agglomeration. However, country of origin agglomeration remains important to over a third of the companies surveyed. Research limitations/implications The sample was taken from the non-extractive industry in Ghana, and caution must be applied in generalising the findings. However, some universal issues concerning agglomeration and institutions are discussed. Originality/value Although there has been some research on colonial history and its impact on FDI in Africa, existing knowledge on bilateral relations is rather limited. Unlike previous studies, this research provides depth by examining colonial influence on FDI between two countries, using two key concepts: country of origin agglomeration and institutions. It provides UK companies with contemporary views to consider when exploring FDI opportunities in Ghana, particularly in relation to the effects of the colonial history. It also provides investment promotion agencies with empirical results on the importance of various forms of agglomeration and institutions for FDI attraction.

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Linking economic status with technology adoption in three emerging economies of Sub-Saharan Africa

Cited by 9 publications

References 51 publications

Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Assets, Incomes and Food Security of Rural Households in Ghana, Senegal and Liberia

Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Assets, Incomes and Food Security of Rural Households in Ghana, Senegal and Liberia

Industrial customers’ organizational readiness for new advanced services

The effect of colonial legacies on Africa’s inward FDI: the case of UK FDI in Ghana

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