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Ex Ante vs Ex Post Asset-inequalities, Internet of things, and COVID-19 Implications in South Africa

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  • Nomonde Tshabalala
  • Godfred Anakpo
  • Syden Mishi

    (Nelson Mandela University)

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Accessibility to livelihood assets is an important ingredient that guarantees well-being and antidote for poverty and inequality. Limited access to asset especially by the poor, however, poses more risk of adverse life outcomes in the face of eventuality. In this paper, we examine the status quo and highlight how the poor become more disadvantaged amidst COVID-19. Findings reveal that majority of South Africans have very limited access to assets such as communication and technology gadgets, electricity and internet. Additionally, the prevalence of the COVID- 19 pandemic has only exacerbated the poverty and inequality conditions and even disadvantaged them more. Based on the study, it is recommended that bold actions need to be taken to increase accessibility to key livelihood assets with emphasis on internet connections, electricity and telecommunication infrastructure to minimise the adverse impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and reduce poverty and inequality.

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  • Nomonde Tshabalala & Godfred Anakpo & Syden Mishi, 2021. "Ex Ante vs Ex Post Asset-inequalities, Internet of things, and COVID-19 Implications in South Africa," Africagrowth Agenda, Africagrowth Institute, vol. 18(1), pages 18-21.
    • Handle: RePEc:afj:journ2:v:18:y:2021:i:1:p:18-21
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    1. Syden Mishi & Nomonde Tshabalala & Godfred Anakpo & Weliswa Matekenya, 2023. "COVID-19 Experiences and Coping Strategies: The Case of Differently Sized Businesses in South Africa," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(10), pages 1-19, May.
    2. Godfred Anakpo & Zizipho Xhate & Syden Mishi, 2023. "The Policies, Practices, and Challenges of Digital Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development: The Case of the Developing Economy," FinTech, MDPI, vol. 2(2), pages 1-17, June.

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