Information societies in Latin America and the Caribbean development of technologies and technologies for development (United Nations, ECLAC, 2010)
"IDRC-CRDI.". - "@LIS, EuropeAid, Oficina de Cooperación.". - "December 2010.". - "E.08.II.G.72."--T.p. verso
"This book analyses the development of information societies in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, and provides input for public policy on information and communications technologies (ICT) issues."--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-350)
The digital paradigm : its diffusion and impact. Technological revolution and digital convergence -- The spread of the digital paradigm in the region -- The economic impact of ICT -- The development of ICT. The ICT industries -- Telecommunications operators -- Telecommunications regulation -- The debate on intellectual property rights with regard to ICT -- ICT for development : applications and content. Education -- Government -- Business -- Health and disaster management -- ICT policy for development. National and regional strategies -- ECLAC recommendations