Publisher's Synopsis
In Information Technology, Development and Policy, the world?s leading scholars in information science explore the impact of modern information technologies on the social and economic structures of developing countries. Through a combination of theoretical analysis and actual case studies, this important new book provides managers and policy makers with practical strategies for using information technologies to improve the effectiveness of national development planning and to generate critical competitive advantages for local businesses and national economies. The book also provides an insightful analysis of the social and political ramifications of these new technologies through detailed case studies of firms and national institutions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Information Technology, Development and Policy is a must read for anyone interested in the challenges and opportunities these modern technologies present to the world?s developing regions.
