Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Digital Literacy Workshops and Financial Management among Smallholder Farmers in Rwanda: An Empowerment Study

Ingabira Nkubamoto, University of Rwanda Kizito Mudacumura, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Rwanda Nshimirimana Bazayanda, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18920066
Published: March 26, 2011

Abstract

Digital literacy among smallholder farmers in Rwanda is increasingly important for economic empowerment, given the growing importance of digital platforms in agriculture and finance. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative surveys to assess changes in financial management practices post-workshop participation and qualitative interviews to explore participants' experiences and challenges. Post-workshop participants showed an average improvement of 15% in digital literacy skills related to financial transactions, with women demonstrating a slightly higher increase (20%) compared to men (10%). Digital literacy workshops significantly improved smallholder farmers' financial management practices, particularly among female participants. Further research should explore the sustainability of these improvements and potential barriers to continued use. digital literacy, financial management, smallholder farmers, Rwanda, gender differences

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Ingabira Nkubamoto, Kizito Mudacumura, Nshimirimana Bazayanda (2011). Digital Literacy Workshops and Financial Management among Smallholder Farmers in Rwanda: An Empowerment Study. African Aging Psychology (Psychology), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18920066

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African GeographyDigital DivideEmpowerment TheoryMethodologyQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchSmallholder Economics

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