"The Sourcebook highlights the key and fundamental ICT ofr Development (ICT4D) issues by emphasising the importance of ICT4D policies, the development of national ICT agendas, the application of ICTs in specific sectors, and the role of government and members of parliament in the process of implemen
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ting ICT4D in their respective countries. Examples from the Asia-Pacific region are provided to demonstrate how different stakeholders have successfully applied ICTs to bridge the digital divide with concrete socio-economic benefits. The Sourcebook also seeks to provide and equip parliamentarians and other decision-makers in government with key skills required to evaluate and monitor ICT initiatives within their respective nations with emphasis on the importance of analysing the objectives of ICT4D programmes, determining appropriate ICT components, empowering and encouraging stakeholder participation, and evaluating the eventual outcome of ICT4D initiatives." (Back cover)
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"This book takes the mystery out of ICT policy and makes it easier to understand. Key issues are presented and explained clearly and concisely, and a basis is provided for further investigation. Many concrete examples are given of recent events or debates, which the reader can explore further if so
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inclined. Having read it, you will be able to identify the main actors and issues in the field. If you wish to find out more about ICT policy, you will know where to look for the information, beginning with the extensive bibliography and list of organisations active in the field. In short, this book aims to build the capacity of interested persons to understand the issues around policy on ICT development and regulation, to grasp the policy process, and to become involved in it. It is a beginner’s handbook, which can help readers navigate their way through the varied terrain of ICT policy. It is not a map but a compass." (Introduction, page 5)
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"L'un des phénomènes majeurs du XXe siècle est, sans conteste, la domination de la communication collective, jusqu'aux années 70, par les grands médias comme la radio, les journaux puis le cinéma et la télévision. Depuis 20 ans, le bouleversement est complet : la télécopie, la vidéo, la
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communication par satellite, la connexion entre millions d'ordinateurs par Internet et, sa toile (le Word Wide Web) ouvrent des perspectives radicalement nouvelles pour une dynamique planétaire avec d'immenses risques et d'infinies possibilités. Ce dossier présente les déclarations et les avis contrastés d'hommes politiques, d'organisations et de personnalités multiples concernées à divers titres par ce débat. S'agit-il vraiment d'un enjeu majeur pour le prochain siècle ? Comment mettre à profit les potentialités de ces technologies et éviter les risques d'une fracture entre ceux qui y auront et ceux qui n'y auront pas accès ? Comment assurer une maîtrise sociale sur leur développement, leur usage et leurs contenus ?" (Dos de couverture)
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