商品簡介
Contributors in education, economics, and other fields recount their experiences in bringing information and communication technology to rural areas, mostly in non-industrialized countries, as an alternative to conventional development strategies. They cover agriculture, health, and tourism; infrastructure, communication, and community informatics/knowledge; economic empowerment and small scale entrepreneurship; policies, strategies, and electronic governance; and theoretical, educational, and general issues. Most of the case studies are set in Africa, particularly Botswana. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
