Papers by Georges Bertrand Tamokwe Piaptie
The aim of this study was to analyse the changes in the determinants of Internet adoption and use... more The aim of this study was to analyse the changes in the determinants of Internet adoption and use in Cameroon. The study used two individual surveys carried out in 2008 and 2015. Using discrete choice models and a comparative analysis, the study was able to highlight three major results. Firstly, following the emergence of equipment that was more compatible with third-generation (3G) mobile technology (smartphones and tablets), possessing a “traditional” mobile telephone, which could enable Internet adoption in 2008, was no longer relevant in 2015. Other factors, such as being unemployed or possessing a laptop, which were not significant in 2008, had an impact on Internet use in 2015. Secondly, most of the socio-economic and social network factors which influenced Internet adoption and use in 2008 were still relevant in 2015. The key factors were the respondent’s education level, his/her age, and the number of Internet users in his/her social environment. Finally, the study found th...
This article examines the evolution of the determinants of Internet adoption and use in Cameroon.... more This article examines the evolution of the determinants of Internet adoption and use in Cameroon. The authors draw on two individual inquiries undertaken in 2008 and 2015. Using discreet choice models, their results show that as the penetration rate of Internet increases and the means used to access it diversify, certain gaps decrease while others unfortunately increase. These results can serve government in setting up and implementing more effective digital policies designed to promote the mass use of Internet in Cameroon.
Based on survey data from Cameroon, this article shows that the main factors promoting access to ... more Based on survey data from Cameroon, this article shows that the main factors promoting access to Internet in Sub-Saharan Africa are being a young and highly educated male with the ability to read and speak English, a large number of Internet users in one’s social neighbourhood, ownership of a mobile phone, and the ability to use word-processing software or a spreadsheet. It appears that Cameroonians mainly use Internet services related to communication and information retrieval. These uses are primarily limited by old age and are favoured by the acquisition of skills in computer programming. Consequently, in order to increase its potential effectiveness, an ICT development policy should be based on three pillars as a minimum: the classical training system, vocational training in Internet-related occupations, and incentives for competition between domestic ISPs.
The purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of remittances on the improvement of incl... more The purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of remittances on the improvement of inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa. The role of institutions is highlighted through three indicators from International Country Risk Guide (IRCG) such as investment profile, control of corruption and law and order. Estimates of panel macroeconomic data over the period 1985-2014 with 5 years intervals are made using the System Generalized Method of Moment (SGMM). Inclusive growth is captured by the quality growth index (QGI) that we have calculated for the 24 countries of our sample, following closely the Mlachila et al (2014) approach. Our results suggest that remittances enhance inclusive growth in Sub Saharan Africa. More precisely, a 10% increase in remittances leads to a 0.2%; 0.15% and 0.33% increase in the quality growth index depending on different specifications. When taking into account institutional context, only “law and order” enhance the ability of remittances to promote inc...
The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 2012
The aim of this paper is to see whether the preservation of cybercafés' internet access offering ... more The aim of this paper is to see whether the preservation of cybercafés' internet access offering could efficiently withstand the generalization of other internet access modes. To do this, we use the economic theory of Property Rights to show that, considering internet access as an economic good, it is possible to distinguish three internet access modes: the rental internet access mode, the usufruct internet access mode and the full ownership internet access mode. On this basis, the preservation of cybercafés' activities depends inter alia on the hypothesis of an absence of substitutability between the rental access mode they offered and the two other access modes. This hypothesis is tested using a probit model on data from a survey carried out in three towns of Cameroon. The findings show there is room for substitutability between the cybercafés' offering and the alternative internet access modes. The no substitutability hypothesis is then disproved. We conclude that cybercafés' owners should contemplate further diversification strategies.
Terminal, 2008
Le commerce electronique** est desormais l’une des principales applications economiques de l’Inte... more Le commerce electronique** est desormais l’une des principales applications economiques de l’Internet. Face a son essor, les pays pauvres deja confrontes aux traditionnels problemes du sous-developpement sont conduits a se demander s’ils peuvent techniquement s’engager a investir dans cette forme de commerce et s’ils doivent le faire. L’article traite principalement de ces deux interrogations auxquelles il propose des reponses positives. Pour la premiere, des estimations indiquent que le developpement du e-commerce necessite des niveaux de technologies actuellement disponibles dans ces pays. Pour la deuxieme, outre les arguments traditionnels sur la complementarite entre le commerce et la croissance, le e-commerce est un facteur de reussite des politiques de vulgarisation des NTIC et un moyen d’amelioration de la condition des producteurs agricoles par exemple, grâce aux economies de couts de transaction dans les circuits de commercialisation. Toutefois, son developpement requiert un minimum d’organisation et d’infrastructures d’accompagnement.
Réseaux, 2017
Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour La Découverte. © La Découverte. Tous droits réservés po... more Distribution électronique Cairn.info pour La Découverte. © La Découverte. Tous droits réservés pour tous pays. La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement. Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est interdite sauf accord préalable et écrit de l'éditeur, en dehors des cas prévus par la législation en vigueur en France. Il est précisé que son stockage dans une base de données est également interdit.
Technology in Society, 2015
The objective of this paper is to understand what factors stimulate or hinder the adoption and us... more The objective of this paper is to understand what factors stimulate or hinder the adoption and usage of the Internet in Africa. We adopt a micro-econometric approach and use household survey data from Cameroon. Our results show that Internet users in Cameroon tend to be young, educated and in employment. The probability of using the Internet is also higher for male, as well as for English-speaking and computer savvy individuals. Moreover, Internet users are more likely to have family abroad. We also find that Internet usage patterns differ across gender, age and education. For instance, young generations (below 21) tend to favor leisure usage (games) while older generations are more likely to use the Internet to search (local and international) information. Highly educated and computer savvy users are also more likely to use the Internet for professional purpose (information search) and less likely to have entertainment usage. These results provide evidence of digital divide in the Internet access, but also in the usage patterns on the African continent.
This paper is about creating incentives in developing countries for the attraction of Diaspora re... more This paper is about creating incentives in developing countries for the attraction of Diaspora remittances for private investment purposes. After demonstrating with a contest model and the economic theory of property rights how the perceived level of security can determine the amount of these remittances for private investment purposes, we propose the setting up of an institutional framework in the form of a Triangle of Incentive and Credibilisation for Investments. The innovative framework described here connects the State, the remitters/investors of the Diaspora, and an International Agency for Private Investments in the role of an arbitrator awarding the State certificate of confidence under specified conditions. Based on institutional quality and the credibility of the State's commitments, this framework seeks to neutralise public spoliators who are potential perpetrators of holdups of property rights inherent in the investors' patrimony. Its sustainability is discussed with regard to its viability, efficacy, efficiency and robustness, and its capacity to provide the country that adopts it with an institutional competitive advantage with respect to private investments is inferred.
Technology in Society, 2015
The objective of this paper is to understand what factors stimulate or hinder the adoption and us... more The objective of this paper is to understand what factors stimulate or hinder the adoption and usage of the Internet in Africa. We adopt a micro-econometric approach and use household survey data from Cameroon. Our results show that young and educated individuals are more likely to use the Internet in Cameroon. The probability of using the Internet is also higher for male, as well as for English-speaking and computer savvy individuals. Moreover, Internet users are more likely to have family abroad. We also find that Internet usage patterns differ across gender, age and education. For instance, older generations are less likely to use the Internet as a leisure activity (video, game, music). College educated people are also more likely to go online to search information than to have entertainment usage. These results provide evidence of digital divide in the Internet access, but also in the usage patterns on the African continent in particular in African countries that are at the early stages of Internet diffusion.
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Papers by Georges Bertrand Tamokwe Piaptie