Contextualising the global information revolution in a development arena:
The focus of this article is to contextualise information communication technology (ICT) development within the global information arena through reference to a particular case study where an ICT was implemented in various areas in South Africa. The article sheds light on often-conflicting ideologie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Johannesburg
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Communicare |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.uj.ac.za/index.php/jcsa/article/view/1841 |
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| Summary: | The focus of this article is to contextualise information communication technology
(ICT) development within the global information arena through reference to a particular
case study where an ICT was implemented in various areas in South Africa. The article
sheds light on often-conflicting ideologies relating to the effect of information
technology in developing countries in general and in South Africa in particular. It
presents an overview of problems and possible solutions regarding acceptability, use,
sustainability, and best practices. From a research perspective the article investigates
how development initiatives can be supported by adapting this computerised system
to the needs of users within specific contexts. It also intends to discuss general
prohibiting factors in a development arena extending from implementation to usage
at various levels involving diverse role players.
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| ISSN: | 0259-0069 2957-7950 |