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Telecentres, Access and Development

Author : Sarah Parkinson

Publisher : IDRC

Page : 173 pages

File Size : 25,94 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1552501892

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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.



Libraries, Telecentres, Cybercafes and Public Access to ICT

Author : Ricardo Gomez

Publisher :

Page : 583 pages

File Size : 23,15 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Internet

ISBN : 9781609607739

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"This book 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"--Provided by publisher.



ICTs and Development

Author : M. Mukerji

Publisher : Springer

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 10,16 MB

Release : 2013-03-08

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1137005548

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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.



Libraries, Telecentres, Cybercafes and Public Access to ICT: International Comparisons

Author : Gomez, Ricardo

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 607 pages

File Size : 18,68 MB

Release : 2011-07-31

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1609607724

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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.



Liberating Voices

Author : Douglas Schuler

Publisher : MIT Press

Page : 619 pages

File Size : 29,26 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0262693666

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Inspired by the vision and framework outlined in Christopher Alexander's classic 1977 book, A Pattern Language, Schuler presents a pattern language containing 136 patterns designed to meet these challenges. Using this approach, Schuler proposes a new model of social change that integrates theory and practice by showing how information and communication (whether face-to-face, broadcast, or Internet-based) can be used to address urgent social and environmental problems collaboratively. Each of the patterns that form the pattern language (which was developed collaboratively with nearly 100 contributors) is presented consistently; each describes a problem and its context, a discussion, and a solution. The pattern language begins with the most general patterns ("Theory") and proceeds to the most specific ("Tactics"). Each pattern is a template for research as well as action and is linked to other patterns, thus forming a single coherent whole.







Information and Communication Technologies for Development

Author : Jyoti Choudrie

Publisher : Springer

Page : 845 pages

File Size : 10,20 MB

Release : 2017-05-15

Category : Computers

ISBN : 3319591118

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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.



Affordability Issues Surrounding the Use of ICT for Development and Poverty Reduction

Author : Takavarasha Jr., Sam

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 11,56 MB

Release : 2018-02-09

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1522531807

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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.



Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa: The experience with community telecenters

Author : Ramata Molo Thioune

Publisher : IDRC

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 35,68 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1552500063

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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.