Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) (Routledge Perspectives on Development)
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138101818 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has researched, taught and practised ICTs and international development for more than 30 years.. About the AuthorRichard Heeks is Chair in Development Informatics at the University of Manchester, UK
Richard Heeks is Chair in Development Informatics at the University of Manchester, UK. He has researched, taught and practised ICTs and international development for more than 30 years.
The final chapter looks ahead to emerging technologies and emerging models of ICT-enabled development. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) thus represent the fastest, broadest and deepest technical change experienced in international development. Mobile phones are close to ubiquitous in developing countries; Internet and broadband access are becoming commonplace. It will help students, practitioners, researchers and other readers understand the place of ICTs within development; the ICT-enabled changes already underway; and the key issues and interventions that engage ICT4D practice and strategy. The book uses extensive in-text diagrams, tables and boxed examples with chapter-end discussion and assignment questions and further reading. The first three chapters set out the foundations of ICT4D: the core relation between ICTs and development; the underlying components needed for ICT4D to work; and best practice in implementing ICT4D. Fi