ICTs for global development and sustainability : practice and applications

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Title:

Author:

Steyn, Jacques.

ISBN:

9781615209972

9781615209989

Publication Information:

Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, c2011.

Physical Description:

xxi, 451 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Abstract:

"This book unites the theoretical underpinnings and scientific methodology of an approach of deploying ICT in marginalized communities to bridge the so-called digital divide. This book contains case studies of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean that demonstrate which approaches work and which do not in deploying public access to information sources"--Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Information technology -- Developing countries.

Digital divide -- Developing countries.

Economic development -- Developing countries.

Added Author:

Steyn, Jacques.

Van Belle, Jean-Paul, 1961-

Villanueva Mansilla, Eduardo, 1965-

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ICTs for Global Development and Sustainability: Practice and Applications unites the theoretical underpinnings and scientific methodology of an approach of deploying ICT in marginalized communities to bridge the so-called digital divide. This book contains case studies of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean that demonstrate which approaches work and which do not in deploying public access to information sources.