Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Mobile Payment Platforms and Their Impact on Farmer Transaction Frequencies and Costs in Northern Ghana: An Agrarian Perspective

Bawor Nii, Water Research Institute (WRI) Amofa Kwesi, Department of Agricultural Economics, Water Research Institute (WRI) Asare Kofi, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Frimpong Afia, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18843306
Published: April 21, 2007

Abstract

In Northern Ghana, agricultural activities are a significant contributor to the economy, yet farmers often face challenges in accessing formal financial services. A mixed-method approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews was employed to gather data from a sample of smallholder farmers. Mobile payments led to a significant increase in transaction frequency by 30% (p<0.05) and reduced costs by an average of $12 per transaction, indicating substantial cost savings. The integration of mobile payment platforms has the potential to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability for Northern Ghanaian farmers. Government and development agencies should promote awareness campaigns about the benefits of using mobile payments in agriculture. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Bawor Nii, Amofa Kwesi, Asare Kofi, Frimpong Afia (2007). Mobile Payment Platforms and Their Impact on Farmer Transaction Frequencies and Costs in Northern Ghana: An Agrarian Perspective. African Ruminant Veterinary Science, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18843306

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Geographic Terms: Sub-Saharan Methodological: Mixed-Methods Theoretical: Techno-economic Conceptual: Digital Transformation Practical: Farmer Inclusion Operational: Payment Systems Theoritical: Agricultural Modernization

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