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Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania

Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania

Consolata Angello
Copyright: © 2015 |Volume: 7 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 22
ISSN: 1935-5661|EISSN: 1935-567X|EISBN13: 9781466676541|DOI: 10.4018/IJICTHD.2015040102
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Angello, Consolata. "Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania." IJICTHD vol.7, no.2 2015: pp.20-41. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTHD.2015040102

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Angello, C. (2015). Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania. International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), 7(2), 20-41. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTHD.2015040102

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Angello, Consolata. "Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania," International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD) 7, no.2: 20-41. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTHD.2015040102

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Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate the extent of use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by urban livestock keepers. This paper discusses the perceptions of small scale livestock keepers towards the use of different types of ICTs in accessing livestock information. Mixed method approach was used whereby quantitative and qualitative data was gathered. The findings of this study revealed that most of the respondents had a positive opinion towards the use of ICTs and it was concluded that urban livestock keepers perceived ICTs as important tools for accessing livestock information. The study recommended for improvement of telecommunications services through relevant bodies in order to facilitate more access to information through use of ICTs. Information networking among urban livestock keepers and the introduction of livestock information centers were also recommended for enhanced access to livestock information.

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