E-APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
GLORIA IYAWA
OVERVIEW
■ Introduction■ Steps involved in E-Applications development from ideation to market
entry■ E-Applications in Africa■ Characteristics of Innovative E-Applications in Africa■ Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
■ "South Africa (SA) ranksfirst in Africa in terms ofapp usage, with a third ofits population usingmobile applications,followed by 31% inGhana, 28% in Nigeria,19% in Kenya and 18%in Uganda"
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INTRODUCTION
■ "A mobile phone is themain device for accessingthe internet and using e-services in Africa"
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INTRODUCTION
■ "One of the greatestAfrican e-success storiesis the Kenyan mobilephone-based moneytransfer, financing andmicrofinancing service M-Pesa"
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INTRODUCTION
■ "M-Pesa hasspread under variousbrand names to at least15 African countries,where phone-basedmoney transfers are useddaily instead of debitcards or cash"
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INTRODUCTION
■ "In Zimbabwe, a public-sector financialmanagement system thatexperts consider to be incertain respects evenbetter than the EstonianState Treasury’s ITsystem has been inoperation since 1999"
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INTRODUCTION
■ "Biometric polling cardshave been used in atleast 14 African countries;even iris recognition hasbeen applied inSomaliland"
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STEPS INVOLVED IN E-APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
Step 1
Generating new ideas
Potential customers Current challenges prevalent in local context
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 2
Evaluating new ideasWhat are the problems being
addressed?How many people does this
problem affect?Will customers consider the app relevant in meeting their
needs?
Is it worth doing?Is there enough resources?
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 3
Transitioning from ideas to concepts
Ideas are elaborated in
detailPrototype
Validation by selected customer
groups
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 4
Developing a marketing strategy
Identify market Identify priceIdentify long-
term sales strategy
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 5
Developing a business strategy
Investment vs Profit
Review similar products
Determine risks
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 6
E-Applicationsdevelopment
Co-design with users
User-centreddesign
Testing and evaluation
Apply appropriate
development tools
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 7
Test marketing
Pathways for commercialisatio
nAdverts Costs
Gürbüz, 2018
Step 8
Commercialisation
E-applications ready for use by
customers
Small scale?Expand later?
Large scale?Capital?
Capacity?
Gürbüz, 2018
CURRENT E-APPLICATIONS IN
AFRICA
GHANA
SnooCodeRedInventor
Sesinam DagaduSector Health
TypeMobile App
(PlayStore, iOS plattorms)
Key ActionProvides an addressing systems for rural communities
(Ambulance, emergency services)
HWESOMAMEInventor
Daniel TaylorSector
Agriculture
TypeLow-cost ground sensors and mobile
phones (SMS, calls)
Key ActionDetermines soil conditions and notifies farmers
(information is sent in local language)
KENYA
ILLUMINUM GREEN HOUSESInventor
Taita NgetichSector
Agriculture
TypeSolar power, sensor technology and text
messaging
Key ActionMonitors and regulates greenhouses, turning irrigation on and
off automatically.
UJIZIKILIMOInventor
Brian BosireSector
Agriculture
TypeElectronic sensor and mobile phone
Key ActionData gathered from electronic sensor and sent to a database
that stores information from different sources.Notification is sent to farmers via text message
MOBI-WATERInventor
Kelvin GacheruSector Water
TypeSolar-power and mobile apps
Key ActionMonitors water levels, leaks, valves and pumps via a mobile
phone app
RIZIKI SOURCEInventor
Fredrick Ouk0Sector
Work and econmic growth
TypeWeb-based app
Key ActionAllows employers to identify skilled people living with
disabilities in Africa
eLearning SolutionsInventor
Esther GacicioSector
Education
TypeInternet enabled device
Key ActionProvides learning opportunities through games and videos
LOANBEEInventor
Monicah Mumbi Wambugu
Sector Finance
TypeMobile app and machine learning
algorithms
Key ActionProvides opportunities for users to take loans based on
machine learning algorithm which calculates credit scores
SIGN-IOInventorRoy Allela
Sector Education
TypeMobile app, machine learning algorithm and smart
glove
Key ActionImproves learning abilities of children with hearing and speech
impediments
ChanjoplusInventor
Collince Oluoch
Sector Health
TypeWeb-based application
Key ActionHelps parents and healthcare workers track vaccines for
children
JuaKaliSmartInventor
James Ochuka
Sector Employment and economic growth
TypeWeb-based application
Key ActionConnects informal artisans to customers
NIGERIA
TUTERIAInventor
Godwin BensonSector
Education
TypeInternet based device
Key ActionLinks students to tutors based on affordability
KITOVUInventor
Emeka ObeweSector
Agriculture
TypeInternet based device
Key ActionLinks farmer's location to soil type to determine appropriate
fertilizer
KAOSHIInventor
Chukwunonso ArinzeSector Finance
TypeMobile app
Key ActionConnects money senders across the globe
WellNewMeInventor
Chukwunonso ArinzeSector Health
TypeDigital platform
Key ActionUsing data provided by patients, analyses the risks of NCD
Farmz2UInventor
Aisha RaheemSector
Agriculture
TypeDigital platform
Key ActionHelps farmers plan their crops to prevent food loss
UGANDA
Mama OpeInventor
Brian TuryabagyeSector Health
TypeBiomedical smart jacket and mobile phone
Key ActionQuick detection of pneumonia
The Yaaka NetworkInventor
Hindu NabulumbaSector
Education
TypeDigital platform
Key ActionAllows remote tutoring
MatibabuInventor
Brian Gitta and teamSector Health
TypeLow-cost reusable device and mobile
phone
Key ActionAllows non-invasive means of diagnosing malaria
RWANDA
SafeMotosInventor
Peter Kariuki and teamSector
Transport
TypeSensors and smartphone
Key ActionAllows commuters connect to drivers in areas where there are
no street names
TANZANIA
OkoaInventor
Bukhary KibonajoroSector Health
TypeWeb based application
Key ActionMonitors medicine inventories in Tanzanian hospitals to
prevent theft of medical supplies
CAMEROON
MuzikolInventor
Nges Njungle
Sector Revenue generation
TypeWeb based application and social media platforms
Key ActionAllows musicians sell their records and generate revenue
CardiopadInventor
Arthur Zhang
Sector Health
TypeTablet computer and mobile network
Key ActionAllows capturing of heart readings on the table computer and sends the result to a cardiologist at a distant location through
a mobile network
Characteristics of Innovative E-Applications in Africa
Addresses key societal challenges
Impact on a high number of people
Multidisciplinary approach
Provides an easier approach for addressing
challenges
Relevant to challenges in
different contexts
Low cost materials and technologies
Conclusion
• E-Applications have been developed in differentparts of Africa such as Kenya, Ghana, Uganda,Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria.
• E-Applications developed in Africa have beenused to improve disease diagnosis and accessto healthcare services.
• There is great potential in addressing keychallenges in Africa using E-Applicationsespecially with the use of mobile technologiesand applications.
ReferencesGürbüz, E. (2018). Theory of New Product Development and Its Applications. Marketing, 57.
RKK ICDS. (2018). E-governance Challenges in Africa. Available at: https://icds.ee/e-governance-challenges-in-africa/
BBC. (2016). Cameroon's Cardiopad inventor wins Africa Engineering Award. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36397164
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