Abstract
The rule of law and its enforcement, one of the fundamental pillars of any democratic society, remains a problem for much of the developing world. When inefficient formal judicial mechanisms and corruption exist, most disputes are resolved through local informal justice mechanisms that are only effective within the society in which they operate. In an ever globalizing world, and with mobile phone subscriptions in the developing and underdeveloped world accounting for over three fourth of the total global subscriptions, the use of mobile technologies for promotion of fair and effective justice systems seems the logical next step. This chapter looks at the possibilities and advantages of the use of mobile phones in electronic commerce and dispute resolution, which may, in turn, help promote the rule of law.
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This fund consists of contributions of 2.5% of net revenues from all GSM providers in Afghanistan, in accordance with a license requirement. See Cellular-News, “Afghanistan to Boost Mobile Coverage in Underserved Areas,” Jan 29, 2009. Retrieved October 10, 2010, from: http://www.cellular-news.com/story/35745.php
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See PayPal—Not only did PayPal create a centralized, secure tool for exchanging payment, but it incorporated dispute resolution directly into its framework and its customer service policies.
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Huiu, A., Aresty, J. (2011). Mobile Technology and the Rule of Law. In: Poblet, M. (eds) Mobile Technologies for Conflict Management. Law, Governance and Technology Series, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1384-0_9
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