Knowledge Societies: Information Technology for Sustainable Development - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9211007712 ISBN 13: 9789211007718

Publisher: United Nations Pubns, 2001

Synopsis

Revolutionary information and communication technologies are contributing to dramatic changes in the competitiveness of global and local markets and in the way people conduct their business and everyday lives. The potential benefits and risks these changes present for developing countries and the economies in transition are enormous. This comprehensive, authoritative reference book examines the ways in which these powerful technologies are being harnessed to development goals, helping to reduce the risk of exclusion and create new opportunities for developing countries. The report emphasizes the urgency of developing new social and technological infrastructures to help ensure that new technologies are used effectively. It also also offers guidelines and practical steps that can be taken by stakeholders to shape their future innovative knowledge societies.

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Review

"The book combines, in an accessible manner, explanations and definitions of the contents of the diverse fields under study. Empirical information about the least developed and developing countries helps considerably."--Journal of Economic Issues "The book combines, in an accessible manner, explanations and definitions of the contents of the diverse fields under study. Empirical information about the least developed and developing countries helps considerably."--Journal of Economic Issues "The book combines, in an accessible manner, explanations and definitions of the contents of the diverse fields under study. Empirical information about the least developed and developing countries helps considerably."--Journal of Economic Issues "The book combines, in an accessible manner, explanations and definitions of the contents of the diverse fields under study. Empirical information about the least developed and developing countries helps considerably."--Journal of Economic Issues

Edition details

• Publisher: United Nations Pubns
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9211007712
• ISBN 13: 9789211007718
• Binding: Paperback
• Editor: Mansell Robin, Wehn Uta