ICT4D 2.0: The Next Phase of Applying ICT for International Development

@article{Heeks2008ICT4D2T,
  title={ICT4D 2.0: The Next Phase of Applying ICT for International Development},
  author={Richard Heeks},
  journal={Computer},
  year={2008},
  volume={41}
}
  • Richard Heeks
  • Published 2008
  • Computer Science
  • Computer
    • Use of information and communication technologies for international development is moving to its next phase. This will require new technologies, new approaches to innovation, new intellectual integration, and, above all, a new view of the world's poor. The phase change from information and communication technologies for international development (ICT4D) 1.0 to ICT4D 2.0 presents opportunities for informatics professionals and offers new markets for ICT vendors. It also brings new challenges to… CONTINUE READING
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