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Bookkeeping for Informal Workers : Co-creating with Street Traders

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dc.creator Mramba, Nasibu
dc.creator Tulilahti, Jesse
dc.creator Apiola, Mikko
dc.date 2019-06-27T09:36:17Z
dc.date 2019-06-27T09:36:17Z
dc.date 2016
dc.date.accessioned 2021-05-05T12:25:21Z
dc.date.available 2021-05-05T12:25:21Z
dc.identifier http://dspace.cbe.ac.tz:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/285
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/73351
dc.description Over 200 million street traders operate in Africa. Our previous research has identified a number of challenges of Tanzanian street traders and related technology innovation opportunities. One identified opportunity is technology to support keeping business records. In this study, an intercultural team of Finnish and Tanzanian technologists, researchers, and Tanzanian street traders was set up to create a bookkeeping application, contextualized for the needs of Tanzanian street traders. A research period, lasting four months, resulted in a successful first version of the application, ready for further DSR projects. In addition, first experiences about what works in co-creation in this cultural context and with this team setup were gained. These results are useful for managing related DSR projects in the future. This study shows the importance of launching similar DSR projects, and the high potential of DSR and co-creation in solving societal and economic challenges in developing countries with technology solutions.
dc.format application/pdf
dc.language en
dc.subject : Developing countries, Tanzania, Informal Work, Street Trading, Street Vending, Co-Creating
dc.title Bookkeeping for Informal Workers : Co-creating with Street Traders
dc.type Article


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