Title: The innovative use of mobile applications in the Philippines : lessons for Africa

Authors: Mendes, Shawn

Place: Stockholm

Publisher: Swedish international development cooperation agency (SIDA)

Year: 2007

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Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, communication technology, health services, developing countries, philippines, africa

Abstract: The transformation of society by mobile telephony and mobile application services is perhaps most profound in the Philippines, especially with the use of SMS. This report attempts to identify best practices and lessons learned to apply in other situations and contexts.

URL: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTEDEVELOPMENT/Resources/20071129-Mobiles_PH_Lessons_for_Africa.pdf

Document type: Report