Organizational models of mobile payment systems in low-resource environments

Autor: Martin Marino, Joshua T. Bram, Eric Obeysekare, Greg Wenner, Khanjan Mehta
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Information Technology for Development. 24:681-705
ISSN: 1554-0170
0268-1102
Popis: The rapid growth and diffusion of mobile phones in the developing world has created an inclusive and dynamic platform to address a smorgasbord of socio-economic challenges. The uptake of mobile payment (m-payment) systems is a compelling example of how such a platform can be leveraged to democratize access to online banking and financial services. M-payment systems encompass mobile phone-based applications that enable the transfer of value while affording users’ security, accessibility, and efficiency and helping organizations reduce overheads and foster transparency. While M-Pesa and a few other systems are well documented, the literature is sparse on the different methods of using m-payment systems in developing countries. Based on a comprehensive literature review that includes 64 different m-payment applications from around the world, this article synthesizes 12 organizational models. The presentation of each of these models includes an explanatory visual, brief description, and several exampl...
Databáze: OpenAIRE