02918oam 22006855 450 991078358570332120200520144314.01-280-41369-797866104136900-8213-6347-610.1596/978-0-8213-6346-1(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(The World Bank)ocm67611946(US-djbf)14388866(EXLCZ)99100000000022519920060524d2006 uf 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrier2006 Information and communications for development : global trends and policiesWashington, D.C. :World Bank,c2006.xviii, 303 pages col. illustrations, color maps ;28 cmDescription 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 World Bank e-Library.Information and communications for development 2006Information technologyDeveloping countriesCommunicationDeveloping countriesInformation policyEvaluationDeveloping countriesInformation servicesInformation technologyCommunicationInformation policyEvaluation.303.4833338.91090511World Bank.Global Information & Communication Technologies Dept.B9KB9KBAKERDLCBOOK99107835857033212006 Information and communications for development3718468UNINA