Author: Sarah Parkinson Publisher: IDRC ISBN: 1552501892 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 173
Book Description
Based on field research carried out in 2003, reviews the situation in selected urban and rural communities regarding availability of information and communication technologies (ICT) such as phone shops, Internet cafés, and telecentres providing photocopying, computer typesetting, faxing, computer training or related services. Presents recommendations for policymakers, donor agencies, NGOs and others that may wish to support shared ICT-access centres and their developmental impact.
Author: M. Mukerji Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137005548 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
Juxtaposes the global discourse on ICT-D with in-depth case studies on the pattern of access and use of telecentres to draw implications for the possible development trajectories induced by the provision of ICTs in rural hinterlands of India.
Author: Gomez, Ricardo Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1609607724 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 608
Book Description
Public venues are vital to information access across the globe, yet few formal studies exist of the complex ways people in developing countries use information technologies in public access places.Libraries, Telecentres, Cybercafes and Public Access to ICT: International Comparisons presents groundbreaking research on the new challenges and opportunities faced by public libraries, community telecentres, and cybercafés that offer public access to computers and other information and communication technologies. Written in plain language, the book presents an in-depth analysis of the spaces that serve underserved populations, bridge "digital divides," and further social and economic development objectives, including employability. With examples and experiences from around the world, this book sheds light on a surprising and understudied facet of the digital revolution at a time when effective digital inclusion strategies are needed more than ever.
Author: Ramata Molo Thioune Publisher: IDRC ISBN: 1552500063 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
Volume 3 documents the processes used, and institutions created, to bring computers and connectivity into schools, as a means of enhancing the use and integration of ICTs in teaching and learning. A range of project, administrative, and cultural settings are explored as are a wide variety of technical solutions. The results, observations, and conclusions presented in this book will be useful for policy- and decision-makers in education and ICTs. The book will also be useful for teachers, researchers, and development practitioners and professionals with interests or active programs in the area of "ICT for development." Information technology professionals looking to service the potential education market will also find this book valuable.
Author: M. Mukerji Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137005548 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
Juxtaposes the global discourse on ICT-D with in-depth case studies on the pattern of access and use of telecentres to draw implications for the possible development trajectories induced by the provision of ICTs in rural hinterlands of India.
Author: Takavarasha Jr., Sam Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1522531807 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 319
Book Description
As the world becomes digitalized, developing countries are starting to see an increase in technological advancements being integrated into their society. These advancements are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these areas. Affordability Issues Surrounding the Use of ICT for Development and Poverty Reduction is a relevant scholarly publication that examines the importance of information and communications technology (ICT) and its ability to aid in developing countries and the methods to make such technologies more accessible and cost less. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, including community networks, infrastructure sharing, and the digital divide, this book is geared toward academics, technology developers, researchers, students, practitioners, and professionals interested in the importance of understanding technological innovations.
Author: Katharine Sarikakis Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 9780742553057 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
Critiques global mediascape through feminist perspectives, highlighting concerns of policy, power, labor, and technology. Starting with the state of international communications, this work covers cases on online news, pornography, democracy, policies for women's development, violence against women, information workers, print media and telecentres.
Author: Jyoti Choudrie Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319591118 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 845
Book Description
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2017, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in May 2017. The 60 revised full papers and 8 short papers presented together with 3 keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from 118 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: large scale and complex information systems for development; women empowerment and gender justice; social mechanisms of ICT-enabled development; the data revolution and sustainable development goals; critical perspectives on ICT and open innovation for development; the contribution of practice theories to ICT for development; agile development; indigenous local community grounded ICT developments; global sourcing and development; sustainability in ICT4D; and information systems development and implementation in Southeast Asia. Also included are a graduate student track, current issues and notes. The chapter ‘An Analysis of Accountability Concepts for Open Development’ is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.
Author: Marshall, Stewart Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1591407915 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 804
Book Description
"This encyclopedia provides a thorough examination of concepts, technologies, policies, training, and applications of ICT in support of economic and regional developments around the globe"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Sarah Parkinson
Author: M. Mukerji
Author: Gomez, Ricardo
Author: Ramata Molo Thioune
Author: M. Mukerji
Author: Takavarasha Jr., Sam
Author: Dr Sreejith S
Author: Katharine Sarikakis
Author: Jyoti Choudrie
Author: Marshall, Stewart