Ict And Rural Development In The Global South

Author : Willem van Eekelen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781003808725

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ICT and Rural Development in the Global South by Willem van Eekelen Pdf

This book dives into the achievements, opportunities, risks and dangers of ICT in the rural Global South, and takes a look at the likely future. Drawing on years of experience across 45 counties, as well as extensive original academic research, Willem van Eekelen situates the evolving role of ICT in wider development patterns in the Global South. He discusses the effects of ICT on agriculture, trade, financial flows, resource management and governmental performance. He then considers the associated risks of financial insecurity, online gambling, exclusion, misinformation and the effects of ICT on people’s freedom. The book concludes with six recommendations to maximise the usefulness of rural ICT investments and minimise the risk of them causing harm. This engaging and authoritative account of ICT and rural development will help students, academics, governmental policymakers, donors and investors wishing to support socio-economic development in the Global South.

Author : Blessing M. Maumbe,Julius Okello
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466636088

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Technology, Sustainability, and Rural Development in Africa by Blessing M. Maumbe,Julius Okello Pdf

"This book provides research, analytical methods, techniques, and development policies in ICT adoption and diffusion in Africa and around the globe, highlighting the major trends in ICT applications and rural development"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Richard Duncombe
Publisher : CABI
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781786393364

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Digital Technologies for Agricultural and Rural Development in the Global South by Richard Duncombe Pdf

This book shares research and practice on current trends in digital technology for agricultural and rural development in the Global South. Growth of research in this field has been slower than the pace of change for practitioners, particularly in bringing socio-technical views of information technology and agricultural development perspectives together. The contents are therefore structured around three main themes: sharing information and knowledge for agricultural development, information and knowledge intermediaries, and facilitating change in agricultural systems and settings. With contributions reaching beyond just a technological perspective, the book also provides a consideration of social and cultural factors and new forms of organization and institutional change in agricultural and rural settings. An invaluable read for researchers in international development, socio-economics and agriculture, it forms a useful resource for practitioners working in the area.

Author : Maumbe, Blessing
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466626867

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E-Agriculture and Rural Development: Global Innovations and Future Prospects by Maumbe, Blessing Pdf

"This book is a comprehensive collection of research on the emerging trends and advances in the global application of information and communication technology use in agriculture and rural development"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Arul Chib,Julian May,Roxana Barrantes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789812873811

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Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South by Arul Chib,Julian May,Roxana Barrantes Pdf

The second volume in the SIRCA book series investigates the impact of information society initiatives by extending the boundaries of academic research into the realm of practice. Global in scope, it includes contributions and research projects from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The international scholarly community has taken a variety of approaches to question the impact of information society initiatives on populations in the Global South. This book addresses two aspects— Impact of research: How is the research on ICTs in the Global South playing a role in creating an information society? (e.g. policy formulation, media coverage, implementation in practice) and Research on impact: What is the evidence for the impact of ICTs on society? (i.e. the objectives of socio-economic development). This volume brings together a multiplicity of voices and approaches from social scientific research to produce an engaging volume for a variety of stakeholders including academics, researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and those in the business and civil sectors of society.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264193079

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Information and Communication Technologies and Rural Development by OECD Pdf

Examines how nacent possibilities of tele-work, distant access to public services and e-commerce offer realistic and innovating perspectives for rural development.

Author : Edith Ofwona Adera,T. M. Waema,Julian D. May,Ophelia Mascarenhas,Kathleen Diga
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781552505397

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ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction by Edith Ofwona Adera,T. M. Waema,Julian D. May,Ophelia Mascarenhas,Kathleen Diga Pdf

'ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction' presents a conceptual framework to analyse how poverty dynamics change over time and to shed light on whether ICT access benefits the poor as well as the not-so-poor. Essential reading for policymakers, researchers, and academics in international development or ICT for development.

Author : Robert Chapman,Tom Slaymaker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0850036194

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Icts and Rural Development by Robert Chapman,Tom Slaymaker Pdf

Author : David J. Grimshaw,Shalini Kala
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781853397226

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Strengthening Rural Livelihoods by David J. Grimshaw,Shalini Kala Pdf

Enthusiasm amongst international development agencies about harnessing the potential of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for development has generated questionning of the impact and sustainability of such interventions. By presenting the findings of research specifically designed to measure impact on livelihoods, Strengthening Rural Livelihoods offers new evidence for the development benefits of ICTs. The book asks if ICTs enabled farmers to sell beyond local markets and at better prices, and whether there have been social gains in linking geographically disparate households and social networks. The authors have provided significant new insights into how to overcome the challenges of mainstreaming ICTs into rural livelihoods and more effectively measuring its effects. This book will appeal to academics, civil society organizations, practitioners and students who are interested in what works and what doesn't work when applying ICTs to rural livelihoods.

Author : Blessing M. Maumbe,Julius J. Okello
Publisher : Information Science Reference
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1466636092

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Technology, Sustainability, and Rural Development in Africa by Blessing M. Maumbe,Julius J. Okello Pdf

"This book provides research, analytical methods, techniques, and development policies in ICT adoption and diffusion in Africa and around the globe, highlighting the major trends in ICT applications and rural development"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292578961

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Public ICT Center for Rural Development by Asian Development Bank Pdf

Cybercafés play a key role in providing internet access to developing countries. This paper examines the challenges of internet connectivity in rural and remote areas and how cybercafés now serve as a model behind government efforts to set up telecenters to extend internet connectivity to rural communities. Find out why telecenters remain popular as highlighted in two case studies: a government run initiative in the Philippines and a public-private partnership in Sri Lanka.

Author : Willem van Eekelen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351271981

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Rural Development in Practice by Willem van Eekelen Pdf

Rural Development in Practice focuses on the evolving nature of rural development in the Global South. It outlines how we got to where we are today, checks what we can learn from history, and explores the development drivers, facilitators, and obstacles most likely to shape the years ahead. The book covers the management of fishing grounds, forests, grazing lands, water sources and soil, and looks at the effects of infrastructure, trade mechanisms, and new crop varieties on farming. The author discusses the opportunities and challenges of microfinance, social safety nets and migration, and assesses the way ICT and climate change are changing everything, rapidly. Real-life examples, exercises, role-plays, textboxes, anecdotes, and illustrative artwork are used to bring concepts and theories to life, and every chapter concludes with a section that explores how best to tackle the tough and complex dilemmas of our time. Rural Development in Practice is essential reading for students at all levels and may be of benefit for programme and policy staff in rural-focused government departments, multilateral agencies, and non-government organisations.

Author : Adam Pain,Kjell Hansen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317682035

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Rural Development by Adam Pain,Kjell Hansen Pdf

Rural Development is a textbook that critically examines economic, social and cultural aspects of rural development efforts both in the global north and in the global south. By consistently using examples from the north and the south the book highlights similarities of processes as well as differences in contexts. The authors’ knowledge of Afghanistan and Sweden respectively creates a core for the discussions which are complemented with a wide range of other empirical examples. Rural Development is divided into nine chapters, each with a thematic focus, ranging from concepts and theories through rural livelihoods and natural resources to discussions on policy and processes of change. The book sees rural development as a multi-level, multi-actor and multi-faceted subject area that needs multidisciplinary perspectives both to support it and to analyse it. Throughout the book examples of rural development interventions are discussed using analytical concepts such as power, discourse, consequences and context to grasp rural development as practices that are more than what is presented in policy documents. The book is written in a way that makes it accessible for undergraduates while at the same time caters for the kind of deeper reading used by master students and Ph.D.’s. Every chapter is linked to discussion questions as well as suggested further readings and useful websites.

Author : ZENG Haijun,XIA Weifeng,WANG Jinghua,WANG Rong
Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9351501892

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Approach of ICT in Education for Rural Development by ZENG Haijun,XIA Weifeng,WANG Jinghua,WANG Rong Pdf

A comprehensive study on the importance of ICT in rural education There are many challenges faced in effective Information and Communication Technology (ICT) implementation for rural development. This book contains policy recommendations to help drive and stimulate innovation and creativity through ICT use and reduce the digital divide and social exclusion in rural areas. The cases included in this book typically represent the ICT educational applications in China and developing countries and examine how current policies can support the overall development progress. It is expected to share good practices and to focus on spreading them better among three targeted groups of people: young people in rural areas, teachers at rural primary and high schools, and “left-behind” rural women. This book is a research result of the program “The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education for Rural Development (iERD)” that was initiated in 2012 by the UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) along with its three other partners—UNESCO Sector Policy Advice (UNESCO-PAD) and ICT in Education, International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), and Beijing Normal University-R&D Centre for Knowledge Engineering (BNU-KSEI).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789216040628

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World Social Report 2021 by Anonim Pdf

The World Social Report 2021 points to new directions in which rural development strategies need to be reconsidered. It offers strategic principles, programs of action, and a set of concrete policies that can be combined to devise effective strategies to help realize the potential of rural development and achieve the SDGs. Reexamining the narrow view of rural development, it expands the discussion to include the role of development in achieving the wider set of SDGs. In doing so, it pays particular attention to the interaction of rural development with SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 8 (economic growth and decent work), SDG 9 (infrastructure), SDG 11 (sustainable communities), SDG 13 (climate change), SDG 14 (life below water) and SDG 15 (life on land). The interlinkages of all these Goals suggest that there exist potential synergies between rural development and sustainable efforts in many other directions.