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Using microcomputers for development

Using microcomputers for development

Introducing computer capabilities to assist development
Computerizing developing countries

Broader

Sharing information technology for sustainable development

Using technology for development

Using computer-based technology

Introducing low cost technologies

Integrating technological development

Narrower

Operating third world network

Constrains

Controlling information technology

Constrained by

Restricting technology research and development

Facilitates

Promoting South-South cooperation

Dialoguing between North and South

Reducing inequality between North and South

Networking in regional development

Minimizing negative impact of technological development on donor governments

Facilitated by

Strengthening local capacity to adapt appropriate technologies

Financing science and technology for development

Acquiring technological skills

Undertaking development of communication technology

Supporting research and development of environmentally sound technology

Developing microelectronics industry

Value

Underdevelopment

Overdevelopment

Reference

Lind, P: Computerization in Developing Countries: model and reality

Lewis, Suzanne G and Samoff, Joel: Microcomputers in African Development: critical perspectives

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Metadata

Database

Global strategies

Type

(D) Detailed strategies

Subject

Informatics, classification » Informatics

Development » Development

Content quality

Yet to rate

Language

English

Last update

Jan 31, 2023