Utilizing social networks for effective information dissemination and behavioral interventions in under-developed areas
| Project/Area Number |
23710161
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Social systems engineering/Safety system
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| Research Institution | The University of Tokyo |
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Principal Investigator |
MATOUS Petr 東京大学, 工学(系)研究科(研究院), 准教授 (70508192)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2012
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2013)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥4,680,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,080,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥3,120,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥720,000)
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| Keywords | ネットワーク / 国際情報交換 イギリス / 社会的ネットワーク |
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| Research Abstract |
We carried out a social experiment and a social survey in Tiyo Woreda, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. We could measure the local inhabitants social networks, knowledge and adoption of innovative technologies. We constructed quantitative models of diffusion of technologies in such rural areas of developing countries and organized an international workshop in Tokyo to announce the results.
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