Conceptualizing the ICT Artifact: Toward Understanding the Role of ICT in National Development
Authors: Maung K. Sein1; G. Harindranath2
Source: The Information Society, Volume 20, Number 1, January-March 2004 , pp. 15-24(10)
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Abstract:
In development literature, information and communications technology (ICT) has been characterized as having the potential to enable national development. However, ICT has been conceptualized mostly as a monolithic and homogeneous entity. To a great extent, the ambiguous findings and diverse opinions on the role of ICT in national development can be attributed to this limited focus. In order to better understand the role ICT can play in national development, we believe that the ICT artifact needs to be examined in finer detail. We propose that ICT needs to be conceptualized in its many facets, perceptions, and in its manifold impact in societies. We use recent concepts from the IT literature to propose an integrative framework to study the role of ICT in development. Policymakers and donor agencies may find this framework useful in evaluating the potential impact of development interventions using ICT.Keywords: ICT; national development
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1080/01972240490269942
Affiliations: 1: School of Management, Agder University College, Kristiansand, Norway 2: School of Management, Royal Holloway, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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