The Digital Challenge: Information Technology in the Development Context - Information Technology in the Development Context (Hardcover)

This title was first published in 2003. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly being recognized as vital to the economic growth and global inclusion and participation of developing countries. This book brings together both academics and practitioners to provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of ICT and development around the world. It examines the role of IT in providing new economic and industrial opportunities, in increasing access to global information and communication, in assisting small cultural and ethnic groups to overcome disadvantages of physical distance and in catalysing initiatives towards democratic decentralization and empowerment of citizens. It also critically appraises major problems such as inappropriate focus and resource allocation, and of missed opportunities. By combining comparative case studies from Africa, South and East Asia, South America and Eastern Europe with theoretical analysis, this volume synthesizes a range of issues related to the evident tensions that exist for developing countries as they try to balance global and local priorities through the adoption and use of ICTs.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Release date:	November 2017
First published:	2003
Editors:	Shirin Madon • S. Krishna
Dimensions:	158 x 222 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	386
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-71646-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Information technology industries Promotions
LSN:	1-138-71646-4
Barcode:	9781138716469

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