Mobile Diffusion, Financial and Technological Inclusion

This book deals four key topics which include mobile diffusion among small scale farmers and how it assists them to be integrated technological and economically. Mobile penetration among the farmers is very critical for development. Without mobile diffusion, the small farmers will be excluded from national economy.In addition, the book examines how small trader issues are covered by the mainstream media. It analyses the role of media in raising the issues of small scale traders and the roles they play in the national economic development. Financial inclusion entails bringing everyone on board so that people effectively participate in national development.The book further investigates barriers that affect women from accessing financial services from financial institutions. The issues of collateral and assets are discussed. This section assesses how major financial institutions are letting down small, medium-sized enterprises are failing women and other economically vulnerable groups. Finally, the book recommends ways in which small traders, those in small to medium enterprises can be assisted.