dc.contributor.advisor |
Fridell, Gavin |
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dc.coverage.spatial |
Mexico |
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dc.creator |
Rehbein, Brie Katherine |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2013-12-17T19:04:47Z |
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dc.date.available |
2013-12-17T19:04:47Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2013 |
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dc.identifier.other |
HN120 Z9 C67 2013 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/25526 |
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dc.description |
138 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. |
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dc.description |
Includes abstract and appendix. |
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dc.description |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-138). |
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dc.description.abstract |
E-commerce is repeatedly recommended as a means of poverty reduction for rural artisans. However, presenting e-commerce as easily attainable ignores the many barriers and trivializes the value that less complex ICTs offer. By looking at microenterprises in the silver jewellery industry in Guerrero, Mexico, this research examines how incorporating ICTs within business strategies affects livelihood outcomes. Specifically, I examine e-commerce as an alternative to traditional means of selling wares for rural artisans and as a tool to improve market access.
In applying the livelihoods framework to look at the relationship between
microenterprises, ICTs and e-commerce, it was found that despite available infrastructure; e-commerce is not a realistic option in supporting the livelihoods of artisans. The barriers required to overcome issues related to market access, human capital deficiencies and insufficient government support structures remain too great for most to overcome. |
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en |
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dc.publisher |
Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University |
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dc.subject.lcc |
HN120.Z9 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Rural development -- Mexico |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Electronic commerce -- Mexico |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Artisans -- Mexico |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Silver jewelry -- Mexico |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Jewelry making -- Mexico |
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dc.title |
Rural livelihoods and e-commerce : a case study of artisans in Guerrero, Mexico |
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dc.type |
Text |
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thesis.degree.name |
Master of Arts in International Development Studies |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
International Development Studies Program |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.) |
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