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A widespread approach to measuring the innovative capacity of companies, sectors, and regions is the analysis of patents and trademarks or the use of surveys. In emerging digital technologies this approach may, however, not be sufficient for mapping technology diffusion. This applies to blockchain technology which is in essence, a decentralized and distributed database (management system) that is…

This paper investigates whether social media access is associated with increased probability or intensity of ethnic conflict in Myanmar. In this context most people use mobile phones, and particularly the Facebook app, to access the internet. To distinguish the effects of social media from those of the broader internet, I exploit geographic variation in mobile phone coverage as a proxy for…

Custom software is distinct from other types of capital in that it is non-rival—once a firm makes an investment in custom software, it can be used simultaneously across its many establishments. Using confidential US Census data, we document that while firms with more establishments are more likely to invest in custom software, they spend less on it as a share of total capital expenditure. We…

On Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 09:30am-4pm EAT (06:30-13:00 UTC) the Internet Society Tanzania Chapter (ISOC-Tz) presents an Encryption Seminar for Policymakers. SPEAKERS Dr. Haji Ali – State University of Zanzibar Dr. Fredrick Chali – University of Dododoma Dr. Daniel Ngondya – University of Dodoma Elilumba Michael Christopher Mukoji – General Practice Lawyer LIVESTREAM…

On May 16 2024, at 17:30-19:30 UTC the Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group (ISOC ASG) celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024. SPEAKERS Dr. Praveen Misra, Chair – ISOC Accessibility Standing Group Ms. Jaunita George – Leader & Trainer – ISOC Accessibility Standing Group LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/isocasggaad24 REGISTER VIA LinkedIn…