Market Information Services Research Articles

Evaluating the Usability of M-Agri Market Information Services Application to Provide the Most Useful Services to the Namibian Rural Vegetable Small-Scale Farmers

Evaluating the Usability of M-Agri Market Information Services Application to Provide the Most Useful Services to the Namibian Rural Vegetable Small-Scale Farmers

STRUCTURAL SHIFTS IN SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION

Topicality. The rapid development of digital technologies indicates the onset of a new stage of the industrial revolution, which changes the content of labor and human life. The large-scale introduction of such technologies creates favorable conditions for the general processes of automation and robotization of production. It is quite natural to expect fundamental changes in the economy from the coming digital revolution, because the emergence of electronic productive forces will inevitably change the nature and content of social production relations.Aim and tasks. Explore the dynamics of structural shifts in social and production relations in the context of digitalization and analyze the features of the process of replacing the means of production with more high-tech technologies.Materials and Methods. The results of the analysis and theoretical generalization of developments, scientific approaches to the implementation of structural changes in social-industrial relations, which are covered in publications of a fundamental, analytical and practical nature, as well as official statistical data, analytical materials of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Center for Economic Development, McKinsey&Company, UNIDO reports and Robo Advisor Statistics form the material and methodical basis of the research. The study of structural changes in social and industrial relations in the conditions of digitalization was carried out using the methods of scientific abstraction and analysis.Research results. Studies of theoretical and conceptual foundations and structural shifts in the reproduction of means of production in the conditions of digitalization can be divided into several approaches, namely: structural-sectoral, process, technical-technological, virtual-informational and globalization. In the modern world, digital information technologies are gaining more and more development and application, acting as key factors in the formation of the global economic environment. The sector of the digital economy is growing dynamically, the number of users and processes is increasing. Thus, information and digital technologies are becoming a powerful modern engine in all spheres of social and economic life of society, and the world's leading companies define the processes of digitization and informatization as the driving force of modern innovative development, the growth of the competitiveness of the economy, the quality of life of the population, and social progress. The active development of digital information technologies is connected, first of all, with the search by economic entities for new sources and means that would ensure stable and long-term economic growth. A feature of digitization processes as drivers of economic development is that they affect the economic system through changes in the processes of production, circulation, distribution, and consumption and ensure their dynamic interaction. Today, the global digital network is not only a new way of doing business and technology, it is a qualitatively new form of economic relations that functions in an integrated manner, not in isolation, transforming all other traditional sectors and spheres of economic activity, forming a fundamentally new international economic environment.Conclusion. Economic development is directly related to economic structures and the changes taking place in them. The economic system consists of separate industries, departments, industries, enterprises, has a certain structure of production resources and foreign trade, spatial distribution and is regulated by economic rules and regulations. New information technologies go beyond simple digitalization, as they change the institutional structure of the economy and all functional relationships both at the macro and macro levels. 5G, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, Big Data, blockchain determine the direction of development of the information services market, as e-commerce, e-banking, e-education, e-medical services, e-consulting, e-advertising and much more develop on their basis. By moving away from paper-based processes and digitizing the building blocks of their work, businesses can reduce the number of steps previously required to operate, improve turnaround times, significantly increase their efficiency and, ultimately, reduce costs. The digitalization of the economy will help society create a reliable digital environment, optimize and scale operations, make them consistent and secure. Due to digitalization, it becomes possible to accelerate innovation, support start-ups, teach everyone the basics of programming, and introduce digital technologies into the economy. The implementation of all of the above conditions will improve the performance of the entire economic system of the state and gain additional competitive advantages in the global digital world.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR FORECASTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ENTERPRISE IN THE TOURISM BUSINESS

The aim of the article is to study the importance of information technologies for forecasting business activity in the tourism business. The analysis of the processes taking place in the industry shows a discrepancy between the level of application of information technologies in the activities of domestic business entities in the sphere of tourism development and their implementation in tourist developed countries of the world. Specific features of the creation and implementation of tourism services (a large number of participants and a significant geographical reference, a balanced system of relations between the subjects of the tourism market, territorial differentiation of the tourist product, remoteness of the place of sale of tourist services from the place of their consumption) necessitate an increase in the level of provision of the management system of modern information technology. Methodology. The following methods were used to study this topic: descriptive, idealization, statistical, field research. Much of the data in this study was obtained through observations of both tourism businesses and consumers of tourism services. Results. The need to forecast the results of the enterprise is due to a significant degree of uncertainty and a large number of risks, because the economic environment, both external and internal, is characterized by high dynamics and changes. Forecast indicators are an important component of the management process of the enterprise and its divisions in the context of identifying opportunities and threats, the level of solvency of the enterprise. Practical implications. Activity in the field of information technology is based on a number of features, which are based on the innovation policy of the enterprise in the tourism business: the dynamism of information technology; novelty of products or services provided or produced. This leads to the growth of the information services market, implementation and use of the most modern products in the field of information technology. All this provides a strategic advantage of the company in the market. Value/originality. It is proved that the modern work of the enterprise is impossible without the analysis of future forecasts and development programs that will contribute to the achievement of the expected and desired state of affairs. The development and implementation of forecasting methodology has become an objective requirement for enterprises in any field of activity.

Effect of Agricultural Social Services on Green Production of Natural Rubber: Evidence from Hainan, China

It is vital to concentrate on conserving the ecological environment and promoting production efficiency in the process of planting natural rubber. Agricultural social services (ASSs) play an essential role in helping rubber farmers to achieve green production. Based on the survey data of 552 natural rubber farmers in Hainan Province, this study builds an index system regarding socialized services for rubber production from three factors: technology extension services, financial insurance services, and market information services. This research uses the slack-based measure (SBM) model and the Tobit model to analyze the green production efficiency (GPE) and the influences of rubber production socialized services on the rubber growers’ green production efficiency. Our results revealed that (1) the average green productivity of rubber planting in Hainan is approximately 0.41, which means that there is ample space for improvement; (2) ASSs have a significant positive effect on increasing the green rubber production efficiency; and (3) among ASSs, the technical extension service has the most significant effect on improving the green production efficiency of the growers. To further raise GPE of natural rubber, the socialized service system can be strengthened in terms of technology, capital, and information. ASSs have noticeable potential in improving the efficiency of rubber green production while ensuring economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Research on the Construction of Marketing Mode of Agricultural Products in Hunan Province under the Environment of “Internet +”

Implementing the rural revitalization strategy is an inevitable requirement for solving the contradiction between the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life and unbalanced and inadequate development. At present, Internet technology is accelerating the extension and penetration of agriculture and rural areas, and has achieved remarkable results in agricultural technology promotion, market information services, agricultural and rural e-commerce, precision poverty alleviation and other aspects. Agricultural Internet of things and big data also show very broad application prospects. Hunan, as the hometown of fish and rice and a large agricultural province, is an important national food production base and high-quality agricultural product supply base, which has assumed great responsibility in ensuring national food security. Therefore, the “Internet + agricultural products” marketing of Hunan Province is the key to achieving rural revitalization.

National Scientific Information Infrastructure: Problems, Tasks and Prospects

Introduction. Large volumes of scientific data and the development of the Data-Driven Science paradigm create a need for fundamentally new tools with which to work with information and conduct scientific communication. The emergence of such tools is only possible given the prerequisite technological foundation – a well-developed digital infrastructure for the storage and exchange of a large variety of scientific data, intended for use not only by researchers but also by software agents. The article analyzes the problems in the established practices of scientific information management in Russia and the existing barriers that prevent the creation of a new generation of tools. Overcoming them is a very complex and large-scale task, due to the diversity of actors involved in scientific information, the types of scientific information, the specificity of various subject areas, and other factors. To do so, we need a Strategy for the Development of a National Scientific Information Infrastructure, a set of systemic changes in the standards and practices for working with scientific information which will affect a significant part of the scientific community. Results and Discussion. The main provisions of the Strategy are formulated, including the goal, objectives and principles of development, its main mission (creating an environment for the formation of value chains of scientific information) and key results – new highly intelligent services for informational support of various types of scientific activity. Conclusion. The implementation of the proposed Strategy should result in new highly intelligent services offering informational support for various types of scientific activity; development of digital competencies among researchers; a significant increase in the use of scientific content; development of the market for scientific information services; improvements in the system of division of scientific labor.

Changing Environment of Libraries and its Impact towards Marketing of Library and Information Services

Changing Environment of Libraries and its Impact towards Marketing of Library and Information Services

Effectiveness of Marketing Strategies for Quality Information Services in Selected Government Ministry Libraries in Nairobi, Kenya

The focus of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing strategies for information services in government ministry libraries in Nairobi County. Lack of awareness on the value of government ministry libraries has contributed to their underutilization. The aim of the study was to investigate the marketing strategies adopted and how effective they are in the delivery of quality information services. Specific objectives of the study included: - a) establishing which information services are offered in government ministry libraries, b) establishing the marketing strategies used by government ministry libraries, c) assessing the marketing strategies in use in government ministry libraries and how effective they are towards improving access and usage of government ministry libraries. The study has been based on the Ansoff’s growth matrix theory. A descriptive survey research design was used; the target population comprised 5 heads of library services from the 5 selected government ministry libraries and 169 library users drawn by random sampling. Two data collection instruments were used; interview guide for the librarians in charge of the selected libraries and questionnaires administered to library users. Data collection instruments were subjected to pretesting and reviewed accordingly to ensure validity and reliability. The study involved the collection of qualitative as well as quantitative data. Analysis of quantitative data has been done using descriptive statistics and presented in the form of tables, figures, charts and graphs. Qualitative data has been analyzed thematically and presented in a narrative form. Logistical, ethical and legal issues were observed and upheld by ensuring adequate sensitization of the participants and adequate resources including time for the data collection process. The study established that most government ministry libraries in Nairobi County offered a variety of information services. Various marketing strategies are used, with customer friendliness and social media being the predominant strategies. Conducive physical environment, social media and customer friendliness were rated the most effective however the effectiveness’ of the strategies adopted in aiding usage of government information is moderate. Marketing of government ministry libraries in Nairobi County is largely informal and unintentional with little value assigned to it. The study recommends that all stakeholders be sensitized on the value of marketing information services in government ministry libraries. This should be to ensure that it becomes a core mandate of government ministries towards delivering quality services leveraging on quality information services.

Value chain analysis of potato in Farta District of South Gondar Zone, Amhara National Regional State of Ethiopia

Potatoes are the world's most important root and tuber crop. It is grown in over 125 countries and consumed by over a billion people daily. Millions of people in impoverished countries rely on potatoes product to their survival. Today, developing countries are the world's major producers and distributors of potatoes and potato products. Potato can be effective produce for allowing smallholder families to achieve their food security. Ethiopia has probably the maximum prospective country for potato production. However, in Ethiopia, various factors influence potato production and commercialization. It is the main tuber crop produced in Farta District. Potato production and value chain status are not studied well. Hence the main aim of this study was to evaluate the value chains of potatoes in the Farta district, Ethiopia. 123 sample potato farmers were chosen using a two-stage random sampling technique in four kebeles. Descriptive, inferential, value chain approach and econometrics analysis were employed. In addition, Heckman's two-stage selection econometrics model was employed to analyze the determinants of potato market participation and sales quantity. Producers, traders, chain supports, chain enablers, and final consumers were the main value chain actors for potato in the study area. Wholesalers control the potato value chain due to their finances advantage. Probit model estimation result provides that: distance to the nearby market, family size, oxen owned by farmers, market information, land size allocated for potato production, and quantity of inorganic fertilizer were the significant variables affecting the decision to market participation positively except family size. The OLS estimation result provides that: the education level of the farmers, farming experience, the number of extension contact, the land size allocated for potatoes, and the quantity of inorganic fertilizer is the significant variables influencing the amount of potato market supply positively. The main constraints for potato production and commercialization in study area were: Shortage of improved seed, lack of capacity building training to the post-harvest management approach, price fluctuation, shortage of market information, absence of policy framework in price-setting strategy was produced and marketing constraints of potatoes. Therefore, the study suggests that; increasing access to farm inputs, introducing new and improved crop varieties, establishing suitable post-harvest management facilities. In addition, follow up misconduct practice for price-setting strategies, strengthening market information service, facilitating conditions that can promote the smallholder farmers for participating in the market and minimize those constraints which impede the complete value chain in potato production and development.

Implementation of Online Labor Market Information System Innovation (Sipaja-Online) on Community Satisfaction Index at the Manpower and Transmigration Office of Banjar District

LILY AGUSTRIANA (1720422320005), 2021 "Implementation of Online Job Market Information System Innovation (Sipaja-Online) on the Community Satisfaction Index at the Manpower and Transmigration Office of Banjar Regency". Under the guidance of Prof. Udiansyah and Muhammad Ansar Nur. The online Job Market Information System (SIPAJA) service innovation is the creation of an online-based Job Seeker Card (AK1) and e-register, an inclusive excellent service system by facilitating and providing online Job Seeker Card (AK1) services. Job seekers can make Job Seeker Cards (AK1) wherever they are, in addition to services in the form of Job Market Information, Placement by company (report) and Notifications/whatsapp for reporting the status of job seekers who are already working. Broadly speaking 4 (four) types of services The services provided include online-based Job Seeker Card Services, Job Market Information Services which are directly administrated by the company, Placements by Companies (report) and Notifications/whatsapp for reporting on the status of job seekers who are already working (Report Placements). The research method used is a qualitative research approach and descriptive type. The research informants in this study were the head of the expansion of job opportunity development, placement and transmigration, as well as the head of labor protection, and the Sipaja Online management staff at the Manpower and Transmigration Service. The data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation taking into account the assessment of the Community Satisfaction Index in October 2021. The focus of the research uses George C. Edward III's theory of policy implementation. Data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and verification. The results of the study show that there are 4 factors in the implementation of public policies, namely communication factors, resources, disposition (executive attitudes), and bureaucratic structure factors. All of these factors have been successfully implemented in the field, such as the disposition factor, namely the indicators for appointing bureaucrats and indicators for incentives, which have been successfully implemented. However, the communication factor is still not implemented optimally in the field because in the three indicators contained in the communication factor only the consistency indicator has been implemented optimally. Meanwhile, the other two indicators, namely the transmission and clarity indicators, have not been implemented optimally. Due to the lack of socialization given to the public regarding Sipaja Online and the Job Market.

Social Media Marketing Strategies and the Possibility of Investing It in the Marketing of Information Services

Libraries institutions are responsible for collecting and organizing information resources, and simplifying ways to benefit from it through traditional and electronic tools. Libraries today face many technical challenges, such as open access initiatives. Therefore, in order to preserve its role and contribute to the development of its performance, this study came to try to employ some innovative marketing methods that are compatible with the requirements of the digital environment, especially those followed by social networks, and try to invest them in activating the role of libraries. We believe that the best marketing methods are related to the services themselves, especially those services that are difficult to obtain from the Internet.

Value Chain Analysis of Coffee: Key for Upgrading the Smallholder Farmers in Sidama Zone of SNNPRS

Smallholder farmers in developing countries like Ethiopia need to improve their position for agricultural products like coffee in order to improve productivity and profitability through innovations within the chains. The study was conducted to analyze the coffee value chain in Sidama Zone of SNNPRS. Both primary and secondary data were used. Descriptive statistics, value chain mapping and econometric methods were employed to analyze the data. Proportional stratified random sampling techniques for farmers and random sampling techniques for traders were used. To analyze the collected data the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 was used. The result of value added activities among the major value chain actors showed that all actors involved in the coffee value chain were adding value to the product; processors were the dominant in adding value (47.58%). In addition, the study also disclosed that six value chain actors: Farmers, Collectors, Wholesalers, Retailers, Processors and Consumers were identified. Result from econometric analysis indicates that four variables are significantly affecting value chain and education has a positive and significant effect with value of beta = 0.573 whereas age of plantation has negative (-0.025). The findings also indicated that farmers faced with production, marketing and transportation problems among which poor disease control, low irrigation facility, low supply of coffee seed, low price of coffee, price fluctuations, brokers interference, shortage of truck and high transportation cost. Therefore, the findings of the study underscore strengthening extension service, sharing experience among farmers, increase production and productivity and strengthening input supply, increase the proportion of coffee selling at significant premiums, timely updated and sustainable market information services, coffee quality improvement, solving existing problems of hulling machine, and cooperatives expansion as important policy issues to improve coffee value chain in the study area. Keywords: Coffee, Sidama Zone, Value Chain Mapping, Value chain Analysis DOI: 10.7176/FSQM/112-01 Publication date: January 31 st 2022

Natural heritage: Provision of cultural ecosystem services from the Malyovitsa Range of the Rila National Park

Nature-based tourism and recreation are attracting attention today as the most favourable form of direct connection between people and nature, and as a very successful tool to motivate people to protect their natural heritage. This study aims to develop and test a methodology to assess the potential of an acknowledged natural heritage site in Bulgaria - Malyovitsa Range and Urdini Cirque in ‘Rila’ National Park to provide cultural ecosystem services. A holistic approach is applied, using landscapes as the main territorial unit, and source of information. For the purpose of practicing representative types of mountain tourism: ‘mountain hiking’, ‘nature education’ tourism, ‘ski touring’ and ‘mountaineering’ a total of 15 ecosystem services were assessed based on 25 biophysical and social indicators. ‘Primary forest landscapes on moraine materials’ and ‘Primary landscapes with mugo pine on igneous rocks’ receive the highest score. Based on the results obtained, an assessment of the mainstream activity - access to mountain hiking provided by the landscapes was carried out and two touristic routes with very high potential to deliver this service were identified. The results of the study are directed towards the responsible parties in support of the natural heritage conservation in Rila National Park through sustainable management the potential to provide cultural (recreational) ecosystem services. The research was conducted within the scientific programme of the project “Conceptualization, Flexible Methodology, and a Pilot Geospatial Platform for Access of the Bulgarian Natural Heritage to the European Digital Single Market of Knowledge and Information Services” within the project BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 Establishment and Development of “Heritage BG” Centre of Excellence (Operational Program “Science and Education for Intelligent Growth”, priority Axis 1 “Research and technological development”).

The formation of economic and marketing prospects for the development of the market of information services

This paper investigates the current state and prospects of the development of the European IT services market. A detailed analysis of the economic indicators of the IT market in European countries has been conducted. Marketing characteristics of the external market of IT services were considered, in whose formation a leading role belongs to export deliveries. It has been determined that the capacity of the international segment of the IT services market in most European countries increases by an average of 20 % annually, and the share of IT technologies exports in the overall export structure exceeds 8 %. The forecast of changes in the internal market of IT technologies in the post-Soviet countries was analyzed. Based on the results, it was concluded that in the future the capacity of the domestic IT services market could increase and, in 2024, in particular in Ukraine, would exceed the volume of USD 2 billion. The results of studying the level of prices for IT services in the post-Soviet countries suggest that they mainly correspond to the prices for similar services in different groups of European countries (with different material capabilities). That means that for IT service consumers in countries with a low standard of living, price characteristics are not an obstacle to obtaining the highest quality services from domestic or foreign suppliers. The role and importance of personnel support of the information industry, which is key in the formation and development of the IT services market, have been determined. It has been proven that specialists who attained IT education mostly work according to the skills and competencies obtained, which distinguishes them favorably from specialists in other fields. Despite the tendencies of a certain outflow of specialists outside the countries with a low living level, the number of IT specialists is growing progressively in their economies. In many ways, these trends are facilitated by an increase in the number of graduates from specialized educational institutions.

Legal Basis for Remote Sale of Medicines in the Russian Federation

The topic of the article is very relevant, first of all, due to the fact that today the development of the information and telecommunication services market involves almost all areas of people’s life in the field of e-commerce. Until April 2020, it was not possible to purchase a medicinal product online on the territory of the Russian Federation due to the lack of a regulatory legal framework regulating such a mechanism. However, at the moment, the relevant legislation has entered into force, regulating in detail the sale of medicines in a remote format. Taking into account the presented circumstances, it seems to us that the issue of studying new legislative acts in the field of remote sale of medicines on the territory of the Russian Federation is largely being updated. The subject of the article is the mechanism of legal regulation of remote sale of medicines in Russia. The purpose of the study is to identify the problems of legal regulation of the process of remote sale of medicines in the Russian Federation at the present stage. This research is based on a combination of groups of classical general scientific methods (induction, deduction, analysis, synthesis) and a number of special methods of scientific cognition applied directly within the framework of legal science (formal legal, comparative legal and others). Within the framework of the presented article, the authors carried out a conceptual analysis of the features of the legal regulation of the sale of medicines using remote technologies, taking into account the latest changes in legislation. The specifics of remote trade in prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the peculiarities of labeling of medicines on the territory of the Russian Federation, are analyzed. As a result of a comprehensive study of current trends in regulatory regulation and justification of possible methods for improving the systems for issuing electronic prescriptions, as well as mandatory labeling of medicines, a conclusion is made about the possibility of further development of remote trade in medicines in the Russian Federation.

Analysis of The Effectiveness of Information Communication Technology and The Service Marketing Mix to Customer Loyalty Indihome

Customer loyalty is a very important thing for one business. Maintaining it becomes a priority for long-term gain. There are many things every company can do in order to retain its customers. Providing information communication technology that suits the customer's wishes and executing the right service marketing mix strategy can be done to retain customers. The purpose of this research is to find out the influence of information communication technology and the service marketing mix on customer loyalty. The population of this study is Telkomsel customers who use indihome devices for more than two years in Medan. Data collection techniques using online questioners are tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques use multiple liner regression, classical assumption tests and hypothesis tests. The results showed that partially information communication technology has a significant effect on customer loyalty, partially the service marketing mix has a significant effect on customer loyalty and simultaneously information communication technology and service marketing mix has a significant effect on indihome customer loyalty.

Implementation of Public Employment Services in a Philippine Local Government Unit

The Public Employment Service Office is responsible for implementing labor market programs to promote full employment and equality of employment services. This study assessed the level of implementation of the services of the public employment service office of a component city in the areas of local employment in terms of labor market information, referral and placement, career and employment coaching, provision of livelihood and employment programs, and special employment in terms of reintegration assistance, employability enhancement, pre-employment counseling, and other services as assessed by local and overseas jobseekers and local business and overseas employment agencies. It also investigated the challenges encountered by the respondents in availing these services. This descriptive-comparative study used a researcher-made survey instrument administered to randomly selected local and overseas job seekers and local and overseas business and employment agencies. Using descriptive and inferential analyses, the study yielded a very high level of implementation which implies that the services by the PESO promoted job generation and addressed unemployment although, a significant difference was revealed in the implementation of labor market information and self-employment programs and services. The study recommended the enactment of local laws to enhance employment facilitation.

Digitalization, the pandemic, language ecology, market of information and educational services and the libraries: Drive for survival and sustainable living. The annual plenary paper presented at the Sixth World Professional Forum “Crimea–2021”

Abstract: The author starts with two key topics, i. e. digitalization and COVID-19 pandemic that makes impact on every sphere of human life and activity worldwide. The digitalization explosive development to change information, educational and library infrastructure has been not equal to expectations due to the pandemic and turned out to be different. However, the pandemic has stimulated digitization systems, Open access and open science. The author considers stable interest to ward reading, and printed books especially, to be “adigital era paradox”. He also points to stabilizing market of printed and electronic books. The no-less important topic is language ecology, or ecology of language, which cannot be interpreted exclusively as the fight for languagepurity; the author provides several examples of borrowings (Anglicisms) in the Russian language, which is increasingly evident due to digitalization. The modern digitalization facilitates targeted transition toward “the libraries of the future”, drives mainstream trends and goals on this way. The library collections, premises and working conditions during the pandemic are characterized. The pandemic also has exacerbated the problem of copyright transformation in the digital era. The author provides examples of legislative solutions in copyright in several countries and characterizes the Russia’s trends in copyright transformation in the digital world. The author concludes that, in the conditions of expanding digitalization and sustainable development, the libraries find themselves in the avant-garde as they support and effectually implement many sustainable development goals within the nation.

Smallholder farmers’ willingness to pay for access to agricultural market information in Tanzania

ABSTRACT Introducing user access charges to smallholder farmers accessing agricultural market information is considered as a strategy of financing operations of agricultural market information services. This research studied smallholders' willingness to pay for access charges as a strategy of sustaining information provision operations. Using questionnaires, data were collected from smallholders, randomly selected from three regions in Tanzania. Econometric models were used for data analysis. The Probit model indicated that factors that determine mobile phone use by smallholders included age, mobile phone use knowledge, reasons for growing crops, channels to available markets, and changes in farming practices. The Ordered Probit model indicated that road condition to markets, changing farming practices, and awareness on agricultural market information usefulness determined smallholders' willingness to pay for access charges. The Censored Tobit model indicated that the premium smallholders are willing to pay depends on their mobile phone use knowledge, farming techniques practiced, changes in farming practices, bargaining ability, and awareness on agricultural market information usefulness. To boost production, smallholders need to develop capabilities in different farming practices. For best information provisions, private sector can provide platform and resources needed for platform management while the government can ensure conducive environment for agricultural marketing and of information dissemination.

Развитие информационных услуг электронного правительства в Беларуси и ЕАЭС

The article is devoted to the problems of the information services market formation in the context of the implementation of the Digital Agenda of the Eurasian Economic Union. The dynamics of the introduction of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the degree of readiness for e-government of the EAEU member states are analyzed. A structural analysis of the international rating assessment of the development of telecommunications infrastructure, human capital, online services is carried out, their advantages and problem areas are determined.