Information Communication Technology And Poverty Alleviation

Author : Jack J. Barry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429996191

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Information Communication Technology and Poverty Alleviation by Jack J. Barry Pdf

Despite global economic disparities, recent years have seen rapid technological changes in developing countries, as it is now common to see people across all levels of society with smartphones in their hands and computers in their homes. However, does access to Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) actually improve the day-to-day lives of low-income citizens? This book argues that access to the internet can help alleviate poverty, improve development outcomes, and is now vital for realizing many human rights. This book posits that good governance is essential to the realization of inclusive pro-poor development goals, and puts forward policy recommendations that aim to mitigate the complex digital divide by employing governance as the primary actor. In making his argument, the author provides a quantitative analysis of developing countries, conjoined with a targeted in-depth study of Mexico. This mixed method approach provides an intriguing case for how improvements in the quality of governance impacts both ICT penetration, and poverty alleviation. Overall, the book challenges the neoliberal deterministic perspective that the open market will "solve" technology diffusion, and argues instead that good governance is the lynchpin that creates conducive conditions for ICTs to make an impact on poverty alleviation. In fact, the digital divide should not be considered binary, rather it is a multifaceted problem where income, education, and language all need to be considered to address it effectively. This book will be useful for researchers/students of development, communication technologies, and comparative politics as well as for development practitioners and policy makers with an interest in how modern technology is impacting the poor in the developing world.

Author : Edith Ofwona Adera,Timothy M. Waema,Julian D. May
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781552505397

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Ict Pathways to Poverty Reduction by Edith Ofwona Adera,Timothy M. Waema,Julian D. May 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 : Richard Heeks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1300764150

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Information and Communication Technologies, Poverty and Development by Richard Heeks Pdf

Can information and communication technologies (ICTs) help to alleviate poverty in low-income countries? The paper investigates this question, focusing particularly on the role of ICTs in assisting the development of small and micro-enterprises. The investigation is based on a systemic understanding of both technology and enterprise. This suggests that ICTs will play a role mainly as a communication technology rather than as an information processing or production technology. Serious inequalities exist that constrain the use of ICT-based information by poor entrepreneurs. Information and communication technologies may therefore have a greater role to play in giving 'voice' to the poor; that is, in making the poor information providers more than information recipients. However, effective application must first overcome the 'ICT fetish' that dominates much development thinking at present, and which creates a series of identified opportunity costs. The paper concludes with a set of development priorities for information and for ICT use in poverty alleviation.

Author : Laurent Elder,Rohan Samarajiva,Alison Gillwald,Hernan Galperin
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781552505717

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Information Lives of the Poor by Laurent Elder,Rohan Samarajiva,Alison Gillwald,Hernan Galperin Pdf

Information and communication have always opened opportunities for the poor to earn income, reduce isolation, and respond resiliently to emergencies. With mobile phone use exploding across the developing world, even marginalized communities are now benefiting from modern communication tools. This book explores the impacts of this unprecedented technological change. It looks at how the poor use information and communication technologies (ICTs). How they benefit from mobile devices, computers, and the Internet, and what insights can research provide to promote affordable access to ICTs, so that communities across the developing world can take advantage of the opportunities they offer.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Adb Pacific Studies
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822033227836

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Information and Communication Technology for Development in the Pacific by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The objective of this booklet is to raise awareness among the different stakeholders on the role ICT may play in helping to develop the Pacific region. As there is no consolidated information available on the use of ICT in the region, this publication will assist in defining strategic directions and encourage organizations to reduce poverty by improving the delivery of basic services, such as education and health through the use of ICT.

Author : Maximo Torero,Joachim von Braun
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780801880414

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Information and communication technologies for development and poverty reduction by Maximo Torero,Joachim von Braun Pdf

The IT revolution made some glorious promises to the world's poor: instant access to information and far-flung markets, political empowerment, greater growth, even the possibility that countries could leapfrog entire stages of development. But when none of that happened in a hurry, the hoopla gave way to concern that rather than closing the wealth gap, IT was exacerbating it. Yet for all the international debate and millions of words written about the digital divide, very little systematic empirical research or studies over time have been done to confirm claims and counterclaims and to guide policymakers on how this technology actually affects the development of low-income countries. In this volume, Maximo Torero and Joachim von Braun seek to address this omission with a collection of case studies exploring the relationship between information and communication technologies (ICTs) and development in Bangladesh, China, India, Ghana, Laos, Peru, and East Africa. Their conclusion is that yes, ICTs do have potential to serve and empower the poor by linking them to commercial and social networks, cutting transaction costs, and making the delivery of public goods like education and healthcare more efficient. But these benefits can accrue only when the supporting infrastructure is in place and when ICT policies take into account not only questions of connectivity but also of capability (how to help poor people use the new tools) and of content (what is relevant and in what form). All three c's are critical. Without coherent strategies and the right regulatory policies there is the very real likelihood that scarce resources will be misallocated and that ICT-induced growth will remain elusive. Contributors: Abdul Bayes, Arjun Bedi, Romeo Bertolini, Shyamal K. Chowdhury, Virgilio Galdo, K. Lal, Francis A.S.T. Matambalya, Maja Micevska, Dietrich Mueller-Falcke, Gi-Soon Song, Maximo Torero, Joachim von Braun, Wensheng Wang, and Susanna Wolfe, Gi-Soon Song, Maximo Torero, Joachim von Braun, Wensheng Wang, Susanna Wolf.

Author : Andrew Dymond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Digital divide
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113418151

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Andrew Dymond Pdf

Author : Richard Heeks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1300764150

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Information and Communication Technologies, Poverty and Development by Richard Heeks Pdf

Can information and communication technologies (ICTs) help to alleviate poverty in low-income countries? The paper investigates this question, focusing particularly on the role of ICTs in assisting the development of small and micro-enterprises. The investigation is based on a systemic understanding of both technology and enterprise. This suggests that ICTs will play a role mainly as a communication technology rather than as an information processing or production technology. Serious inequalities exist that constrain the use of ICT-based information by poor entrepreneurs. Information and communication technologies may therefore have a greater role to play in giving 'voice' to the poor; that is, in making the poor information providers more than information recipients. However, effective application must first overcome the 'ICT fetish' that dominates much development thinking at present, and which creates a series of identified opportunity costs. The paper concludes with a set of development priorities for information and for ICT use in poverty alleviation.

Author : Takavarasha Jr., Sam,Adams, Carl
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781522531807

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Affordability Issues Surrounding the Use of ICT for Development and Poverty Reduction by Takavarasha Jr., Sam,Adams, Carl Pdf

As the world becomes digitalized, developing countries are starting to see an increase in technological advancements being integrated into their society. These advancements are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these areas. Affordability Issues Surrounding the Use of ICT for Development and Poverty Reduction is a relevant scholarly publication that examines the importance of information and communications technology (ICT) and its ability to aid in developing countries and the methods to make such technologies more accessible and cost less. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, including community networks, infrastructure sharing, and the digital divide, this book is geared toward academics, technology developers, researchers, students, practitioners, and professionals interested in the importance of understanding technological innovations.

Author : Roger W. Harris,UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme,United Nations Development Programme
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Communication
ISBN : 9833094015

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Information and Communication Technologies for Poverty Alleviation by Roger W. Harris,UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme,United Nations Development Programme Pdf

Author : United Nations
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9211204380

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Asia-pacific Journal on Information and Communication and Space Technology by United Nations Pdf

Seeks to promote awareness of the developments in information, communication and space technology (ICST) in the region. This title covers topics such as: the World Summit on the Information Society; e-government services of the poor; ICT and the Millennium Development Goals; and the use of space technology for poverty alleviation objectives.

Author : Richard Heeks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317313564

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Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) by Richard Heeks Pdf

Mobile phones are close to ubiquitous in developing countries; Internet and broadband access are becoming commonplace. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) thus represent the fastest, broadest and deepest technical change experienced in international development. They now affect every development sector – supporting the work of hundreds of millions of farmers and micro-entrepreneurs; creating millions of ICT-based jobs; assisting healthcare workers and teachers; facilitating political change; impacting climate change; but also linked with digital inequalities and harms – with the pace of change continuously accelerating. Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) provides the first dedicated textbook to examine and explain these emerging phenomena. 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 has a three-part structure. 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. Five chapters then analyse key development goals: economic growth, poverty eradication, social development, good governance and environmental sustainability. Each chapter assesses the goal-related impact associated with ICTs and key lessons from real-world cases. The final chapter looks ahead to emerging technologies and emerging models of ICT-enabled development. The book uses extensive in-text diagrams, tables and boxed examples with chapter-end discussion and assignment questions and further reading. Supported by online activities, video links, session outlines and slides, this textbook provides the basis for undergraduate, postgraduate and online learning modules on ICT4D.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781799812081

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Wealth Creation and Poverty Reduction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

One of the major tools of attaining proper development all around the world is creating wealth and economic inclusion, such that all classes of people can secure their lifestyles through access to financial services from formal sectors. Expanding access to resources and increasing self-employment opportunities help reduce poverty and improve social development. Wealth Creation and Poverty Reduction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice examines trends, challenges, issues, and strategies related to the creation of livelihood options through the redistribution of resources, foreign aid, private sector activities, and other methods. Highlighting a range of topics such as microfinance, poverty alleviation, and socio-economic development, this publication is an ideal reference source for government officials, policymakers, executives, economists, analysts, researchers, academicians, professionals, and students interested in wealth creation in areas of extreme poverty.

Author : Deepa Narayan-Parker
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821351664

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Empowerment and Poverty Reduction by Deepa Narayan-Parker Pdf

This publication offers a framework for the empowerment of people living in poverty throughout the world that concentrates on increasing people's freedom of choice and action to shape their own lives. Based on analysis of practical experiences, the book identifies four key elements to support empowerment: information, inclusion and participation, improved accountability and local organisational capacity. This framework is then applied to five areas of action to improve development effectiveness: provision of basic services, improved local governance, improved national governance, pro-poor market development, and access to justice and legal aid. It also offers twenty 'tools and practices' which concentrate on a wide-range of topics to support the empowerment of the poor.

Author : Gasc¢-Hernandez, Mila,Equiza-Lopez, Fran,Acevedo-Ruiz, Manuel
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781599040592

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Information Communication Technologies and Human Development: Opportunities and Challenges by Gasc¢-Hernandez, Mila,Equiza-Lopez, Fran,Acevedo-Ruiz, Manuel Pdf

Emphasizes the need to consider the geographic, historic, and cultural context of an information communication technology (ICT) for development initiative. This work includes several real examples that show some of the key success factors that have to be taken into consideration when using ICTs for development. It is a tool for practitioners.