ICT for development

Mobile-phone commerce innovations in the Philippines

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The Philippines are a leader in the use of mobile telephones for access to a range of services from m-Banking to m-Education and m-Governance. The Phillipines experience shows that it is possible to increase access to mobile phones, not only for the wealthiest in society but also for the poorer segments of society. This publication looks at this experience and attempts to identify best practices and lessons learned for application in the similar market conditions which exist in Africa

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