ICT and Rural Development (Rethinking Development), Van-Eekelen 9781032588421..

Name: ICT and Rural Development (Rethinking Development), Van-Eekelen 9781032588421..
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book dives into the achievements, opportunities, risks and dangers of ICT in the rural Global South, and takes a look at the likely future.\nDrawing on years of experience across 45 counties, as well as extensive original academic research, Willem van Eekelen situates the evolving role of ICT in wider development patterns in the Global South. He discusses the effects of ICT on agriculture, trade, financial flows, resource management and governmental performance. He then considers the associated risks of financial insecurity, online gambling, exclusion, misinformation and the effects of ICT on people\u0092s freedom. The book concludes with six recommendations to maximise the usefulness of rural ICT investments and minimise the risk of them causing harm.\nThis engaging and authoritative\n\nICT and Rural Development in the Global South\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that t;