02665nam 2200625Ia 450 991045021740332120200520144314.01-280-41369-797866104136900-8213-6347-6(CKB)1000000000225199(EBL)459837(OCoLC)67132290(SSID)ssj0000087585(PQKBManifestationID)11121239(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000087585(PQKBWorkID)10053354(PQKB)10326985(MiAaPQ)EBC459837(Au-PeEL)EBL459837(CaPaEBR)ebr10120300(CaONFJC)MIL41369(EXLCZ)99100000000022519920060425d2006 uf 0engur|n|---|||||txtccr2006 Information and communications for development[electronic resource] global trends and policiesWashington, D.C. World Bankc20061 online resource (332 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8213-6346-8 Includes bibliographical references.Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; PART I; BOXES; TABLES; FIGURES; ANNEXES; PART II""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 Information technologyDeveloping countriesCommunicationDeveloping countriesInformation policyEvaluationDeveloping countriesInformation servicesElectronic books.Information technologyCommunicationInformation policyEvaluation.303.4833338.91090511World Bank.Global Information & Communication Technologies Dept.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK99104502174033212006 Information and communications for development2248057UNINA