This guide discusses the role of Internet and Communication technologies (ICTs) in development. It takes a particular look at the relationship between ICTs and the poor. It aims to provide ideas for journalists to carry out further research this area.
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The manual is written for developing country cooperatives that are just starting to consider whether or not or how to computerize. Its intended target audience includes managers, trainers and policy makers with little experience in working with computers. The information in this booklet is presented in a simple, well illustrated and easy-to understand style. It is supplemented by practical examples of how agricultural cooperatives in developing countries tackle computerization problems at local more...
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'Can mobile telephony improve commercial supply-chains in developing countries? Informational challenges – absence, uncertainty, asymmetry – shape the working of markets and commerce in many developing countries. This paper is a case study of the impact of mobile telephony on SMEs in the clothweaving sector in Nigeria.'
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'Bringing management of the radio spectrum closer to markets is long overdue. The radio spectrum is a major component of the infrastructure that underpins the information society. Spectrum management, however, has not kept up with major changes in technology, business practice, and economic policy that have taken place worldwide during the last two decades.'
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'Through the use of computers and other electronic devices at 10 remote interstate border check posts in Gujarat, India, a team of savvy public officials have reduced corruption and significantly increased the state's road tax revenue.'
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'In 2005 International Finance Corporation (IFC's) private enterprise partnership (PEP) business enabling environment (BEE) project launched an internet portal to improve small medium enterprise (SME) access to information on regulatory procedures for Belarusian entrepreneurs. In less than two years the portal has not only become the most popular business portal in Belarus but also proved it an effective tool for facilitating cooperation with state officials. To improve the entrepreneurs' access more...
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Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) plays a significant role in the context of public sector reform and modernization. Benefits include increased transparency, efficiency, performance, and monitoring of public procurement. The strength of e-GP in the GAC agenda arises from its capacity to improve the accessibility of information and to ensure fiduciary compliance by automating practices prone to corruption. While many client countries have started to invest in e-GP initiatives, the design a more...
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