Having done prior research in understanding the penetration of mobile phones in a developing nation like India, I have come to realise that mobile phones, like other ICTs, are merely tools used to help connect individuals. However in the process of doing so, the mobile phone has empowered and strengthened the economically backward communities to create economic opportunities, and increase their social and cultural ties. These mobile phones are now serving as an attractive solution to the digital divide for many rural individuals, due to its general accessibility, collective ownership facility, and flexible payment options. It thus, is beginning to bridges the digital divide.
The research brought out the ways and means in which the communication device was given greater meaning by extending its use into business and commerce, managing transport, and social networking. The report can be viewed here :
www.cks.in/mdr/Mobile%20Development%20Report.pdf
MOBILE APPLICATION:
As a part of this class, I wish to explore one of these aspects of mobile penetration that is, the use of mobile phone in managing business. I am looking to develop a mobile based application that helps a trader or peddler to manage his supplies and his stocks such that he can account for his supplies, and in case of shortage the, application automatically sends an SMS to the wholesaler for a fresh stock of items.
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