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Sources of Training in African Clusters and Awareness of ICTs: A Study of Kenya and Ghana

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  • Adeya, Nyaki

    (United Nations University, Institute for New Technologies)

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This paper is based on a research study designed to assess the impact and potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) clustered in Kenya and Ghana; and to explore the effect of clustering on the ability of these enterprises to utilise ICTs effectively. The study focuses on types of training available in the clusters to understand how knowledge is shared or transferred and to examine the implications for the use of ICTs. The findings of the study show that most owners, owner managers and employees acquire skills within MSE clusters. It further shows that master craftsmen are the main agents of skill acquisition and upgrading, with formal training institutions and NGOs accounting for a minimal percentage. Training on ICTs was very limited

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  • Adeya, Nyaki, 2003. "Sources of Training in African Clusters and Awareness of ICTs: A Study of Kenya and Ghana," UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series 2003-06, United Nations University - INTECH.
    • Handle: RePEc:unm:unuint:200306
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    1. Lawrence Mbuvi & Gregory Namusonge & Wycliffe Arani, 2016. "Factors Affecting Automation of Inventory Management in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study of Kitui County," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 6(1), pages 15-27, January.

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    ICT; Telecommunications; Small Enterprises; Clustering; Kenya; Ghana;
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