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ICT for Development

An introduction to ICTs for development (pdf 292kb)

This brief provides an introduction to ICTs for development. The content is divided into 3 sections:

- A review of the concept of ICT for development and its recent rise to prominence on the global development agenda
- Lessons learned relating to six generic challenges (awareness, politics, access, relevancy, sustainability, and coordination) that can affect any ICT initiative, whether at a global, national, regional or local level
- Further recommendations on practical ideas for development actors to lead by example in ICT for development initiatives

 

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