Abstract: 'The author presents the genesis and growth of library and information services in the last 50 years in Nepal and describes the emerging changes and challenges in the field of library and information sciences. She describes the policy initiatives taken by the government for the development of information and communication services in Nepal and subsequent initiatives taken by library and information professionals, local government and civil society organizations for translating the poli more...

Description: 'The idea of bringing the Internet to Bario was conceived as a research project to determine opportunities for social development available from the deployment of information and communication technologies within remote communities in Sarawak. Desirable results from pilot studies in other developing countries have encouraged the team to work among those communities in Sarawak to have equal access to ICTs, specifically the Internet that could precipitate significant improvements in t more...

Abstract: 'The purpose of this paper is to describe the WA Telecentres Network and to discuss the success of this program in enhancing the educational opportunities in rural regions. In 1991, a review of access and equity in post-compulsory education in rural Western Australia identified a number of impediments to in the participation in and completion of programs among rural students. Principal factors limiting education in these regions included: a lack of a culture promoting and encouraging t more...

Abstract: 'At the Group of Eight Industrialized Nations (G8) Summit in Okinawa, Japan (July, 2000), the Heads of State acknowledged that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 'is one of the most potent forces in shaping the twenty-first century'. However, the ever-widening gap between the world's information 'haves' and 'have-nots' - the 'digital divide' - is hindering development and growth.

To address the problem, the G8 generated the Okinawa Charter on the Global Information Soci more...

Abstract: 'The debate about the value of modern ICTs to developing regions, some of which lack basic infrastructure for water and sanitation, continues in the halls of development agencies and national governments. Are ICTs a springboard for leapfrog development? Are they able to deliver improvements in the lives of the poor in the short term? Are community telecentres a forerunner of what might be a 'connected' future for hitherto isolated rural communities? If future investment in connectivity more...

Introduction: 'This chapter in the Commonwealth of Learning book, Telecentres: Case studies and key issues, discusses the range of technology options and technology issues that need to be considered in planning and developing technology for telecentres. It covers determining the users’ needs and the applications to meet those needs, putting the infrastructure in place, and selecting, installing, managing and maintaining the various technological components of a telecentre system. Technology li more...

Copies of the conference proceedings containing papers presented at the International Federation for Information Processing, IFIP WG 9.4 2002 conference. This is a comprehensive resource, showcasing fifteen excellent papers on the progress of IT in all spheres of life.

Download the abstracts of full papers of conference proceedings from the Department of Information Systems of the London School of Economics by visiting this link: http://is2.lse.ac.uk/ifipwg94/pdfs/2002abstracts.pdf

This handbook contains ICT4D initiatives of selected South Asian organisations covering key aspects of their activities including impact, innovation, partnerships, management as well as the challenges they face in implementing their ideas.

The information gathering approach and preparation of the cases are designed so that readers and users can easily understand the ideas behind the models and can make comparisons across models.

Ballistic Imaging assesses the state of computer-based imaging technology in forensic firearms identification. The book evaluates the current law enforcement database of images of crime-related cartridge cases and bullets and recommends ways to improve the usefulness of the technology for suggesting leads in criminal investigations. It also advises against the construction of a national reference database that would include images from test-fires of every newly manufactured or imported firearm i more...

UN-APCICT is compiling a series of case studies on different aspects of information and communications technology for development (ICT4D) from across the Asia-Pacific region. Two issues of the UN-APCICT Case Study Series on ICT4D will be published (in print and online) each year.
Each issue will focus on one or more ICT4D theme(s).
For the inaugural issue, the themes include:
Technological Convergence and the New Media; e-Governance; and Gender.

The deadline for submission of case stud more...