Information and Communication Technologies for Development and Poverty Reduction: The Potential of Telecommunications

This edited volume examines the complex relationship between information and communication technologies (ICT) and poverty reduction in developing regions. Challenging the optimistic narrative that the digital revolution would automatically lift the poor into prosperity, the contributors explore the growing digital divide and its implications for economic equity. The text focuses specifically on telecommunications infrastructure, analyzing how access to mobile and fixed-line services can serve as a catalyst for development in lower-income countries.

Through a series of empirical case studies, the book investigates the practical realities of ICT adoption in the Global South. It addresses the debates surrounding technology transfer, market dynamics, and social impact, offering a grounded perspective on whether telecommunications can effectively bridge the gap between rich and poor. The writing style is academic and analytical, prioritizing data-driven evidence and policy implications over theoretical speculation.

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