A review of perspectives and challenges for international development in information and communication technologies

Jose Abdelnour-Nocera, Melissa Densmore

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    Abstract

    We provide an overview of the field of information and communication technologies for development (ICTD). This field is concerned with how information and communication technologies can be used to support poor and marginalized people in social, political and economic spheres. Through referring to seminal authors in ICT4D and its sub-fields, human–computer interaction for development (HCI4D) and participatory design for development (PD4D), we articulate the main themes, debates and challenges presented in this field. We conclude by arguing that communication challenges must be solved before technological ones: impact and success in ICT4D rely first and foremost on having a common and mutual understanding of needs, values and perspectives, which will determine whether and which technologies are needed.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalAnnals of the International Communication Association
    Volume41
    Issue number3-4
    Pages (from-to)250-257
    Number of pages8
    ISSN2380-8977
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 23 Oct 2017

    Keywords

    • international development
    • ICTD
    • HCI4D
    • PD4D

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