Access , impowerment and governance. Creating a world of equal opportunities with ICT

About this book Are Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) a fast track to making poverty history? Or are they increasing existing inequalities leading to the exclusion of entire peoples and populations from the new society presently being built? Drawing on their considerable knowledge and experience leading experts examine the potential and actual role of ICT in meeting major development challenges such as fighting poverty, promoting gender equality, fostering participation in political processes, increasing aid effectiveness, etc. Their conclusion: ICT can be a unique and powerful platform for promoting sustainable human development, provided that the focus is not on technology but on the people who use it. Also in the book: Many examples of innovative projects which successfully use ICT to advance human development.