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ICTs for Agricultural Livelihoods: Impact and Lessons Learned from IICD Supported Activities

The Hague: International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) (2006), 76 pp.

"The projects described in this booklet were carried out by IICD and its partners over a six-year period and provide examples of the many ways in which ICTs contribute to poverty alleviation in the agricultural sector. IICD hopes to contribute to a better understanding of the opportunities of employ ... more

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Pro-Poor ICT Project Report – Tanzania: A Community-Owned Network

Beda Mutagahywa, Respickius Casmir, Theophilus E. Mlaki

[authors] (2006), 36 pp.

"As part of its initiatives to make Information and Communication Technology (ICT) work for the poor, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with four countries in east Africa initiated and carried out a joint project on Pro-Poor ICT. The said countries are Kenya, Rwanda, T ... more

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Ecrire sur les TIC et la lutte contre la pauvreté: Guide pratique à l'intention des journalistes

Maurille Setondji Quenum, Isidore Beau-Clair Vieira

Dakar: Panos Afrique de l'Ouest (2006), 46 pp.

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The Cell Phone: An Anthropology of Communication

Heather A. Horst, Daniel Miller

Oxford: Berg (2006), xi, 212 pp.

"The book traces the impact of the cell phone from personal issues of loneliness and depression to the global concerns of the modern economy and the trans-national family. As the technology of social networking, the cell phone has become central to establishing and maintaining relationships in areas ... more

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A Developing Connection: Bridging the Policy Gap Between the Information Society and Sustainable Development

Terry Willard, Maja Andjelkovic (eds.)

Winnipeg, Manitoba: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) (2005), 210 pp.

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Digital Dividents for the Poor: ICT for Poverty Reduction in Asia

Kuala Lumpur: Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) (2005), 66 pp.

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ICTs for Poverty Alleviation: Basic Tool and Enabling Sector

Alan Greenberg

Stockholm: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) (2005), 60 pp.

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Up-Scaling Pro-Poor ICT-Policies and Practices: A Review of Experience with Emphasis on Low Income Countries in Asia and Africa

Richard Gerster, Sonja Zimmermann

Bern: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) (2005), 61 pp.

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Information and Communication Technologies and Large-Scale Poverty Reduction: Lessons from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean

Kitty Warnock, Ravi Wickremasinghe (eds.)

London: Panos (2005), 48 pp.

"During the last decade, development partners around the globe have gained rich experience and knowledge about the application of ICT for poverty reduction and its value for reaching the Millennium Development Goals and the goals of Poverty Reduction Strategies. But scaling up the results of success ... more

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Promoting ICT for Human Development in Asia: Realizing the Millenium Development Goals. Regional Human Development Report

Anuradha Rajivan, Ramesh Gampat, Elena Borsatti, Achila Imchen, Susan Howes

New Delhi: Elsevier;UNDP (2005), 266 pp.

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Good Practice Paper on ICTs for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction

Simon Batchelor, Nigel Scott

OECD (2005), 71 pp.

"This report aims to give an overview of what DAC members currently know about how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use in developing economies can stimulate economic growth and poverty reduction. It draws attention to the cross-cutting applications of ICTs, to their role as tools, not ... more

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Community Empowerment Through Non-Formal Education: Experiences from Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uzbekistan

Bangkok: UNESCO (2005), 34 pp.

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Information and Communication Technologies for Poverty Alleviation

Roger W. Harris

Kuala Lumpur: UNDP, Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) (2004), 75 pp.

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Research: ICT Innovations for Poverty Reduction

Don Slater, Jo Tacchi

New Delhi: UNESCO (2004), 91 pp.

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Livelihoods Approaches to Information and Communication in Support of Rural Poverty Elimination and Food Security

Robert Chapman, Tom Slaymaker, John Young

Overseas Development Institute (ODI);Department of International Development (DFID);FAO (2003), viii, 62 pp.

"It is widely acknowledged that a livelihoods approach provides a useful, logically consistent framework for thinking through the complex issues influencing the lives of the poor. In particular it draws attention to ways in which policies, institutions and decision-making processes influence resourc ... e access and ownership, and determine strategic livelihood options available to poor households. Information and communication systems are crucial in this regard, both in generating information required by the rural poor to make decisions on livelihood strategies, and in generating information required by institutions responsible for making decisions about policies and processes that affect those strategies. In each case, it is only through improved information that individuals and institutions can make informed choices about the opportunities and constraints associated with agriculture-based strategies. However, improved information alone is not sufficient for improved decision-making. Decision-making is a political process and promoting multi-stakeholder participation in decision-making processes is a key concern. Furthermore, different stakeholder groups each have specific information needs and delivery preferences. Highly differentiated information needs assessment is essential in order to effectively support decision-making at different levels. It is evident that effective promotion of poverty reduction and food security requires changes in institutions and attitudes, knowledge and information levels, processes and skills. Improved understanding of the capacity of decision-makers at different levels to make use of the information provided is key for the identification of appropriate systems and institutions for the delivery of relevant information. Enhancing the quality and quantity of information also relies on attention to the flow of information, such as the means of communication, format and content. Information can potentially have a catalytic role but much depends on its reliability and relevance to the needs of particular user groups. There is a necessary trade-off between the level of technical detail involved in information collection and analysis, and the practical usefulness of that information. Standardisation of techniques of information collection, storage and presentation is important, both to improve efficiency in information handling within agencies and also to ensure that information can be used externally by other agencies, thereby facilitating greater cross-sectoral communication and coordination. Equally important is developing effective means of prioritising information needs at different levels. Improved information can enable people to better defend their interests and articulate their needs; it increases their bargaining power and ability to influence decision-making processes which affect them. Transparency is equally important if information is to empower people to make better decisions. Improved communication systems can enable individuals to organise as groups and use information to hold institutions and authorities accountable." (Executive summary, page vi) more