ICT4D

Information and Communication Technology for Development

Tim Unwin

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Cambridge University Press
12 February 2009

Society & Social Sciences; Educational: Geography; Bargains

ICT4D provides an authoritative account of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in contemporary development practice.

It combines theory with practical guidance – including both a conceptual framework for understanding the rapid development of ICT4D. Case studies provide detailed examples of issues and initiatives from a variety of countries and organisations.

ICTs are becoming increasingly significant in improving the impacts of development practice. However, ICT4D projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America have not always been as effective as their proponents had hoped.

This book explores both the successes and the challenges facing such initiatives, and provides clear recommendations for how they can be developed in more sustainable ways for the benefit of poor people and marginalised communities.

ICT4D is essential reading for anyone involved in planning, designing or implementing ICT4D initiatives.

N.B. Not endorsed by CIE, but can offer support material for CIE centres.

General editor: Tim Unwin
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9780521712361
ISBN 10: 052171236X
Publication Date: 12 February 2009
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Introduction; Part 1 – Contextual framework: 2 Development agendas and the place of ICTs; 3 Information and communication in development practices; 4 The technologies: identifying appropriate solutions for development needs; 5 The implementation of ICT4D initiatives; Part 2 – Practical applications: 6 ICTs, enterprise and development; 7 ICT in education: catalyst for development; 8 E-health: information and communication technologies for health; 9 E-government and e-governance; 10 Information and communication technologies for rural development; 11 Conclusions.