Abstract
The paper presents a comparison of the potential of integrating telecommunication technologies into the agricultural market information systems operating in Uganda and Malawi. Data on economic indicators related to telecommunications services provided by the statistics division of the United Nations were used for the comparative analysis. The review reveals that both Uganda and Malawi need significant improvement in the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) facilities to low-income smallholder farmers for them to fully utilise the services offered by ICT-based market information services. Specific areas for improvement include increasing mobile phone subscriptions and Internet access, and promoting private sector participation. Recommendations drawn from this analysis do not only apply to Malawi and Uganda but also to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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