Development as Freedom in a Digital Age
eBook - ePub

Development as Freedom in a Digital Age

Experiences from the Rural Poor in Bolivia

  1. 476 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Development as Freedom in a Digital Age

Experiences from the Rural Poor in Bolivia

About this book

Can technology truly empower marginalized communities? This insightful study examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the rural poor in Bolivia, challenging conventional assumptions about access and development.

Björn-Sören Gigler delves into the experiences of indigenous communities, revealing the complex interplay between technology, social structures, and human capabilities. Through rigorous analysis and compelling case studies, he uncovers the conditions under which ICTs can foster genuine freedom and improve well-being. Discover the transformative potential of technology when it is rooted in local needs and cultural contexts.

  • Understand the limitations of simply providing access to technology.
  • Explore the crucial role of intermediary organizations in bridging the digital divide.
  • Learn how to design effective ICT programs that empower marginalized communities.

For academics, development practitioners, and policymakers seeking to harness the power of technology for social good.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Endorsements
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword by Kaushik Basu
  8. Foreword by Kevin Healy
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. About the Author
  12. Abbreviations and Acronyms
  13. Part I ICTs and the Well-Being of Poor Communities
  14. Part II The Empirical Evidence
  15. Part III The Case Studies
  16. Part IV Conclusions
  17. Appendix A Map of Indigenous Peoples in Bolivia
  18. Appendix B Indigenous Peoples’ Development Plan
  19. Appendix C Instrumental and Substantive Social Capabilities
  20. Appendix D The Ethnicity Index by Xavier Albó
  21. Appendix E Statistical Data
  22. Appendix F Definition of ICT Capability Variable
  23. Appendix G Definition of Informational Capability Variable
  24. Appendix H Definition of Sector and Thematic Indexes
  25. Appendix I Interview List
  26. Appendix J List of Focus Groups
  27. Appendix K Survey Forms
  28. Index
  29. Eco-Audit. Environmental Benefits Statement
  30. Back Cover

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