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Open research questions in ICT in Developing Communities

38 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 418 ICT in Developing Communities papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • After completing the fieldwork in Rizal, the study proposes the following actions to mitigate the impact of digital inequalities in rural locations. The primary recommendation to address the lack of reliable connectivity is the creation of community Wi-Fi zones in partnership with the local government, barangay officials, and internet service providers. Particularly, students who are unable to acquire internet connectivity will now be able to perform school-related tasks, and the already-mentioned students will also be exempt from paying for unreliable internet access. Secondly, schools should implement device-sharing or lending programs (e.g., laptops or tablets) to support students with educational, professional, and social engagement for residents who are impacted by limited access to devices. Sustainable partnerships with community organizations, local authorities, and non-government organizations are also necessary for the ongoing success of this initiative.

    Managing Digitalization in Rural Communities: A Mixed-Methods Study of Internet Access, Devices, and Digital Skills in Aklan, Philippines · 2026 · DOI

  • Building on the findings and lessons learned, this section presents targeted recommendations aimed at advancing inclusive digital service delivery for persons with disabilities and senior citizens in regulatory Kenya, environment, infrastructure development, capacity building, and financial sustainability.

    The Influence of Emerging Technologies and Digital Public Infrastructure on Inclusive Digital Service Delivery for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens in Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • This contextual divergence underscores that mobile phone ownership alone is insufficient without parallel investments in digital skills training and reliable, contextually relevant health content (Adika & Ukoba, 2025; Umoru & Gwarzo, 2025).

    Mobile Phone Access, Digital Literacy, and Maternal Health Service Utilisation Among Adolescent Girls in Niger: A Case Study (2021–2026) · 2026 · DOI

  • Another underexplored area is the environmental and geographic specificity of challenges in rural India. NEP 2020 prioritizes mother-tongue education across India's 22+ official languages and hundreds of dialects, yet the feasibility of developing high-quality AI tutors especially compressing Large Language Models (LLMs) for low-power rural devices remains under-researched.

    Investigating the Lack of Digital Infrastructure and Internet Accessibility in Remote Regions as Barriers to National Education Policy Success. · 2026 · DOI

  • 61 billion transactions every month, but its accessibility among users with disabilities, senior citizens and low-literacy users is critically under-investigated.

    Accessibility Challenges in UPI-Based Mobile Payment Applications · 2026 · DOI

  • Studies on MALL have demonstrated efficacy in developing receptive abilities like vocabulary and listening comprehension, but also highlight obvious drawbacks that are not fully elaborated.

    Jr. Linguist: A Language Learning Mobile Application for Children · 2026 · DOI

  • The findings robustly confirm that while mobile phone ownership provides a foundational opportunity, it is insufficient alone to overcome profound structural barriers (Bulcha et al.

    Mobile Phone Access, Digital Literacy, and Maternal Health Service Utilisation Among Adolescent Girls in Niger: A Case Study (2021–2026) · 2026 · DOI

  • A one-sized-fits-all approach to language learning rarely works in early language education where learners progress at different speeds, indicating a gap in personalization.

    Jr. Linguist: A Language Learning Mobile Application for Children · 2026 · DOI

  • Many apps fail to offer insightful, context-rich feedback that is consistent with research on second language acquisition, despite incorporating gamification elements.

    Jr. Linguist: A Language Learning Mobile Application for Children · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to Malappuram district; the experience of Anganwadi workers in this region needs validation across other regions aiming to enhance grassroots healthcare delivery through technology.

    Leveraging Technology for Improved Service Delivery: Anganwadi Workers in Malappuram Bridge Digital divide to Utilize Communication Technologies · 2026 · DOI

  • The Results and Discussion section is minimal with only general claims of success; no quantitative results, comparative benchmarks, or user testing data are presented.

    FreshBloom · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper lacks discussion of how the location-based algorithm handles seller competition, pricing dynamics, and fairness in seller visibility and recommendation.

    FreshBloom · 2026 · DOI

  • No explicit discussion of scalability testing with large numbers of concurrent users or high transaction volumes beyond the general statement that 'the system effectively supports concurrent users.'

    FreshBloom · 2026 · DOI

  • This is because we live in an information-saturated world that offers unlimited information to meet our needs both online and offline, thus making communicating with individuals and groups challenging.

    Transient migrants and their multiple digital environments · 2025 · DOI

  • The mobile phone can benefit poor people engaged in commercial activities in developing countries, yet it remains unknown whether the mobile phone affords poverty-reduction impacts on livelihoods where commercial activity is secondary to self sustenance.

    Impacts of Mobile Phone Use on Poverty Reduction for Non-Commercial Farmers in Rural North Ghana · 2015 · DOI

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