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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819682303321

Titolo

2006 Information and communications for development : global trends and policies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2006

ISBN

1-280-41369-7

9786610413690

0-8213-6347-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

xviii, 303 pages : col. illustrations, color maps ; ; 28 cm

Disciplina

303.4833

338.91090511

Soggetti

Information technology - Developing countries

Communication - Developing countries

Information policy - Evaluation

Developing countries Information services

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; PART I; BOXES; TABLES; FIGURES; ANNEXES; PART II

Sommario/riassunto

""The report is essential reading for policy makers, government workers, and academics pursuing the goal of equitable, sustainable development across the world.""- N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman and Chief MentorInfosys Technologies Ltd. Information and communication technology (ICT) is rapidly evolving, changing rich and poor societies alike. It has become a powerful tool for participating in the global economy and for offering new opportunities for development efforts. ICT can and should advance economic growth and reduce poverty in developing countries. It has been 20 years since the first