Tele-centres in Ghana
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چکیده
Tele-centres offer a low cost opportunity for the many who cannot afford their own phone or Internet connection. This paper presents a field study of tele-centres in Ghana and analyses how they contribute to universal access. 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Telematics and Informatics
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004