Public access ICT across cultures: diversifying participation in the network society

Shared public access to computers and the Internet in developing countries is often hailed as an effective, low-cost way to share the benefits of digital technology. Yet research on the economic and social effects of public access to computers is lacking. This volume offers the first systematic asse...

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Weitere Verfasser: Proenza, Francisco J. (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge, Massachusetts MIT Press [2015]
Schriftenreihe:International development research centre
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Zusammenfassung:Shared public access to computers and the Internet in developing countries is often hailed as an effective, low-cost way to share the benefits of digital technology. Yet research on the economic and social effects of public access to computers is lacking. This volume offers the first systematic assessment of the impact of shared public access in the developing world, with findings from ten countries in South America, Asia, and Africa. It provides evidence that the benefits of diversified participation in digital society go beyond providing access to technology. Public access venues -- most often Internet caf s in cities and state-run telecenters in rural areas --
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Mode of access: World Wide Web
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 476 pages) illustrations
ISBN:9780262328548