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ICT for Development

Innovative ICT in education & its potential for reducing poverty in the Asia and Pacific region

This ADB study researched approaches to using ICT in education for improvements in teaching and learning in four focus countries; Bangladesh; Nepal; Mongolia; and Samoa. (ADB: December 2007) More info >>

ICT's for education: impacts and lessons learned from IICD-supported activities

This impact study reviews the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into various sectors in developing countries to enhance education and ICT policy processes. (IICD: 2007) More info >>

Assessing the ICT sector contribution to the Millennium Development Goals

This project report deals with the assessment of sustainability risks and opportunities for the ICT sector and ICT applications. (Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy: August 2006) More info >>

The new economy and developing countries: assessing the role of ICT diffusion

This paper looks at the relationship between ICT diffusion and economic productivity and growth in developing countries. (UN World Institute of Development Economics Research: 2002) More info >>

An economic development model for IT in developing countries

This paper presents and discusses a framework for designing and implementing ICT initiatives that support economic development in developing countries. (Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries: 2006) More info >>

The Least Developed Countries Report, 2007: knowledge, technological learning & innovation

This report examines how Governments of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and their development partners can promote technological progress to strengthen productive capacities. (UN Commission on Trade and Development: 2007) More info >>

ICT for governance and poverty reduction: rural development projects in India

This comprehensive report examines the contribution and impact of ICT initiatives towards improving governance and reducing poverty in India. (Asia Pacific Development Information Program: 2006) More info >>

ICT indicators for development

This UNCTAD website helps developing countries find ways to monitor and measure overall digital economy development and ICT use. (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development: 2008) More info >>

International federation for information processing: conference papers

This conference focused on the impact of computers and informatics in developing nations and was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil in May 2007. (International Federation for Information Processing: 2007) More info >>

Digital Review of Asia Pacific

This publication reviews how ICTs are being deployed across the Asia Pacific to support the socioeconomic development of countries and territories in the region. (Digital Review of Asia Pacific) More info >>

ICT & Development: Help or hindrance?

A thought-provoking article which explores the question of the great but as yet unrealised potential of ICT in development internationally. (Curtain Consulting) More info >>

Promoting ICT for human development in Asia

This summary document assesses the role of ICTs in human development in Asia. (Asia-Pacific Development Information Program) More info >>

ICTs for economic growth and poverty reduction

This report provides an overview of how ICT use in developing economies can stimulate economic growth and poverty reduction. (OECD: 2005) More info >>

ICTs, poverty and development

This backgrounder for the InfoDev Annual Symposium (2003) presents a framework for thinking and a guide to further analysis and future projects. (InfoDev: 2003) More info >>

e-development? Development and the new economy

This report examines the new economy and its relationship to economic growth and productivity as well as how Governments can create an enabling environment for e-development. (UNU World Institute for Development Economics Research) More info >>

ICT4D - connecting people for a better world

This book addresses the role of ICTs in empowering people, reducing poverty and improving lives. (The Global Knowledge Partnership: 2004) More info >>

ICTs for poverty alleviation

This e-primer by the UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) provides case studies and lessons learned on the use of ICTs in poverty alleviation programs and projects. (Asia-Pacific Development Information Project: 2004) More info >>

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