Information technology and underdevelopment in the Third World

作者: Samuel W. Jimba

DOI: 10.1108/00242539910259487

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摘要: Information technology is taking centre stage as the world approaches twenty‐first century. The enormous advantages it has in easing delivery of information around world, well central role new global economy, means that will shape dynamics millennium. However, for most Third World countries, faced with problems illiteracy and poverty, poses a danger to their fledgling economies. This paper discusses theories underdevelopment applies them context. Issues are raised about globalized economy how this can become disadvantage developing countries. It suggested should be implemented within social

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