scholarly journals Community Mediation through ICTs: Seeking to Bridge Digital and Community Divides

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlene Bailey ◽  
Ojelanki Ngwenyama
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Community Mediation ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
Local Newspaper ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and communication technologies are being utilized to support social and economic development in marginalized communities in developing countries.  In this paper, we explore an emerging role for telecentres - that of community mediation.  Our research is based on empirical observations through a field study, and an analysis of local newspaper articles.  We investigate ways in which these community mediation strategies through telecentres may support social inclusion and development of social capital.  The evolving role of telecentres in the area of peace-making suggests that the factors explored in this study will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in telecentre implementations.

Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries

2014 ◽  
pp. 169-179
Author(s):  
Abdulmumin Isah ◽  
M. T. Bashorun ◽  
K. T. Omopupa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter traces the role of libraries in the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. It also highlights the nature of indigenous knowledge and the traditional role of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines the various use of indigenous knowledge by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identifying, acquiring, organizing, and presentation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with the challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.

ICTs and Social Inclusion

2011 ◽  
pp. 114-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Marr ◽  
Lin Yan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Information And Communication

Microfinance, defined as the provision of small-scale financial services for low-income populations, has widely been regarded in alleviating poverty and facilitating social inclusion. While much has been debated on the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on social inclusion, paucity remains on how ICTs contribute to microfinance in developing countries. Social inclusion, particularly in the sense of increasing access to microfinance, is important to entrepreneurs in developing countries, especially among women entrepreneurs in rural areas. A major challenge is to understand how ICTs contribute to microfinance, both in terms of reaching to a large population, and in providing efficient and effective services. This chapter investigates the role ICTs play in facilitating microfinance in developing countries. To do so, the current literature on ICTs and social inclusion and the literature on microfinance are reviewed in order to provide an integrated conceptual framework on how ICTs contribute to microfinance in enhancing social inclusion in developing countries.

scholarly journals Gendered Digital Inequities in African Contexts: Measuring and Bridging the Gaps

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet D. Kwami
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
African Women ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
Gender Empowerment ◽  
Information And Communication

While access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as mobile phones and the internet has increased over the last couple of years, new digital inequalities also continue to emerge regarding gender, socioeconomic backgrounds, and different levels of digital literacies and education. The gendered nature of access to and use of digital technologies shapes opportunities for many African women, influences the process of social inclusion, and thus exacerbates social inequalities. This essay interrogates the interrelationships of gender, new digital technologies, and socioeconomic development among marginalized groups in different contexts in countries on the continent of Africa, focusing on the rising digital inequities among marginalized communities. I make the case for the collection of disaggregated data and comparative studies of gendered digital inequities as important for understanding and bridging gaps. By focusing on marginalization rather than poverty, I examine the relationships between people, locales, and institutions rather than assets alone. By examining how distributed groups connect through digital tools, I hope to raise some important questions about the nature of digital inequities in today’s networked society and address gender empowerment through inclusive and research-based ICT policy making and practice.

scholarly journals Conexões contemporâneas: perspectivas da educação a distância e da tecnologia para a inclusão social

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anderson Teixeira Rolim ◽  
Fabio Luiz Zanardi Coltro ◽  
Bernadete Lema Mazzafera
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication

Resumo: A busca por novos caminhos para o desenvolvimento dos indivíduos e da sociedade, como um todo, perpassam a Educação. É truísmo dizer que a educação a distância está transformando os processos de ensino mundo afora. A eliminação das restrições geográficas, em ambientes moldados e utilizados digitalmente, implica numa diversidade de perspectivas, perfis e demandas regionais que caracterizam os alunos dessa modalidade. A partir do panorama que se descortina, este estudo tem como objetivo tecer reflexões, com base na revisão de literatura, sobre o papel da educação a distância mediada por tecnologia digital no processo de inclusão social, sobre as demandas que esse processo provoca e as oportunidades que ele incita.Palavras-Chave: Educação a Distância. Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação. Inclusão social.  CONTEMPORARY CONNECTIONS: PERSPECTIVES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION Abstract: The search for new paths for the development of individuals and society as a whole permeates Education. It is truism to say that Distance Education is transforming teaching processes around the world. The elimination of geographical restrictions, in molded and digitally used environments, implies a diversity of perspectives, profiles and regional demands that characterize the students of this modality. Based on the literature review, this study aims to reflect on the role of distance education mediated by digital technology in the process of social inclusion, on the demands that this process causes and the opportunities that it incites.Keywords: Distance Learning. Digital Information and Communication Technologies. Social Inclusion.

Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries

2012 ◽  
pp. 96-106
Author(s):  
Abdulmumin Isah ◽  
M. T. Bashorun ◽  
K. T. Omopupa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter traces the role of libraries in the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. It also highlights the nature of indigenous knowledge and the traditional role of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines the various use of indigenous knowledge by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identifying, acquiring, organizing, and presentation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with the challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.

ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN AGRICULTURE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
R. P. BAIN ◽  
D. P. RAI ◽  
SIDDARTH NAYAK
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Society ◽  
Indian Agriculture ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Role Of Information

If we want to convert our rural population into knowledge driven, progressive, self sufficient, self reliant, sustainable society, the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’s) cannot be ignored. Timely availability information is considered as most important factor in Indian agriculture. At present ICT is the technology of this millennium. Transferring the developed technology to all end users is time-consuming and tiresome task and is often not completed due to paucity of resources and lack of manpower. In India, agriculture and rural development has gained significantly from ICT due to its widespread extension and adoption. In this era of internet, ICT is committed to provide real, timely accurate authentic information to the farmers and rural peoples.

E – Governance System in Gujarat State

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prof. Nirav Halvadia ◽  
Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Joshi ◽  
Prof. Shekha Patel
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Gujarat State ◽  
Information And Communication

E-governance system means the use of a range of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) such as Internet, Local Area Network, and Mobiles etc, by Government to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, service delivery and to promote democracy. Gujarat is a frontline state in the implementation of e-governance policies & projects and setting up of key infrastructure for e-governance. This article deals with role of Gujarat egovernance system in improving Government to Government, Government to Citizen and Government to Business communication. This article also gives overview of system, E-governance system and benefits of.

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