Utilizing social networks for effective information dissemination and behavioral interventions in under-developed areas

• Project/Area Number: 23710161
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Social systems engineering/Safety system
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: MATOUS Petr 東京大学, 工学(系)研究科(研究院), 准教授 (70508192)
• Project Period (FY): 2011 – 2012
• Project Status: Completed (Fiscal Year 2013)
• Budget Amount: ¥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)
• 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

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.

Research Products

• [Journal Article] Emergence of Multiplex Mobile phone Communication Networks across Rural Areas: An Ethiopian Experiment (2014)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo Y., Ishikawa T.
  • Journal Title: Network Science Volume: -
  • Peer Reviewed
• [Journal Article] Direct Effects of Agricultural Extension Agents on Knowledge Diffusion and Their Indirect Effects through Social Learning: Evidence from Rural Ethiopia (2014)
  • Author(s): Ishikawa T., Matous P., Ishiwata A., Todo Y.
  • Journal Title: The Japan Society for International Development Journal Volume: -
  • Peer Reviewed
• [Journal Article] Emergence of Multiplex Mobile phone Communication Networks across Rural Areas : An Ethiopian Experiment (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo Y., Ishikawa T.
  • Journal Title: Network Science Volume: 1(3)
• [Journal Article] Boots are Made for Walking : Interactions across Physical and Social Space in Infrastructure-Poor Regions (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo Y., Mojo D.
  • Journal Title: Transport Geography Volume: 31(0) Pages: 226-235
• [Journal Article] Roles of Extension and Ethno-Religious Networks in Acceptance of Resource-Conserving Agriculture among Ethiopian Farmers (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo Y., Mojo D.
  • Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Pages: 1-16
• [Journal Article] Effects of Social Network Structure on Diffusion and Adoption of Agricultural Technology : Evidence from Rural Ethiopia (2013)
  • Author(s): Todo Y., Mojo D., Matous P.
  • Journal Title: Proceedings of the Center for the Study of African Economies Conference Pages: 1-34
• [Journal Article] The Impact of Return Migration on Agriculture Technology Adoption in Asella, Arsi-Zone, Ethiopia (2013)
  • Author(s): Pratiwi A., Todo Y., Matous P.
  • Journal Title: proceedings of the 15th International Network for Economic Research Conference Pages: 1-26
• [Journal Article] Boots are Made for Walking: Interactions across Physical and Social Space in Infrastructure-Poor Regions (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo Y., Mojo D.
  • Journal Title: Transport Geography Volume: 31
  • Peer Reviewed
• [Journal Article] Roles of Extension andEthno-Religious Networks in Acceptance of Resource-Conserving Agriculture among Ethiopian Farmers (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous, Petr, Yasuyuki Todo, Dagne MojoYadate
  • Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Volume: (印刷中) Issue: 4 Pages: 1-16
  • DOI: 10.1080/14735903.2012.751701
  • Peer Reviewed
• [Presentation] Information diffusion by motorbikes and mobile phones in rural Indonesia (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P. et al
  • Organizer: the Frontiers of Transportation workshop
  • Place of Presentation: Technical University Munich
  • Year and Date: 2013-08-01
  • Invited
• [Presentation] Mobiles and manure : Reshaping Ecological Learning Networks by Text-Messaging (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo Y.
  • Organizer: an unpublished paper presented at a session on Ecology and Society at the International Network for Social Network Analysis conference
  • Place of Presentation: Xi'an
  • Year and Date: 2013-07-12
• [Presentation] Mobiles and manure: Reshaping Ecological Learning Networks by Text-Messaging (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous P., Todo (2013)
  • Organizer: Ecology and Society at the International Network for Social Network Analysis conference
  • Place of Presentation: Xi'an,China
• [Presentation] Information diffusion by motorbikes and mobile phones in rural Indonesia (2013)
  • Author(s): Matous et al (2013)
  • Organizer: Frontiers of Transportation workshop
  • Place of Presentation: Munich, Gemrmany
  • Invited
• [Presentation] Emergence of mobile phone communication networks in a rural setting: An Ethiopian experiment (2012)
  • Author(s): Petr Matous
  • Organizer: International Network for Social Network Analysis Sunbelt Conference
  • Place of Presentation: LA, California, USA
• [Presentation] Komunikacni site a nove technologie v rozvojovem svete
  • Author(s): Petr Matous
  • Organizer: Charles University in Prague
  • Place of Presentation: Prague, Czech
  • Invited