Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South.

• Author: Chib, Arul.
• TeilnehmendeR: May, Julian.; Barrantes, Roxana.
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,, 2015.; ©2015.
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (293 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Foreword
• References
• Contents
• Research on the Impact of the Information Society in the Global South: An Introduction to SIRCA
• 1 History
• 2 Conceptual Focus
• 3 SIRCA Projects Situated vis-à-vis Theoretical Literature
• 3.1 Capabilities Approach
• 3.2 Extensions
• 3.3 Empowerment Framework
• 3.4 Sustainable Livelihood Framework
• 3.5 Choice Framework
• 3.6 RAPID (Research and Policy in Development) Programme/Framework
• 3.7 Input-Mechanism-Outputs Pathway
• 3.8 Process-Based Impact Frameworks
• 4 Conclusion
• References
• Part I Impact of Research
• The Impact of Research on Development Policy and Practice: This Much We Know
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Opposing Perspectives
• 2.1 Two Communities
• 2.2 What Is Impact?
• 3 Thematic Overview of the Literature
• 3.1 Intent
• 3.2 Communication
• 3.3 Information and Communication Technologies
• 3.4 Intermediaries
• 3.5 Policy Entrepreneurs
• 3.6 Networks
• 3.7 Incentives
• 3.8 Political Context
• 3.9 Demand
• 3.10 Engagement
• 4 Summary
• 5 Implications for ICT4D Research
• 6 Conclusions
• References
• Constructing Theories of Change for Information Society Impact Research
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 A Question of Impact
• 1.2 Contradictions
• 1.3 Purpose
• 2 The Hague Framework
• 2.1 Antecedents and Assumptions
• 2.2 ICT4D Model
• 2.3 Gaps
• 3 Theories of Change
• 3.1 Definitions
• 3.2 Changing the Global South
• 3.3 Indicative Information Society ToCs
• 4 Evaluating Impact
• 4.1 Evidence of Change
• 4.2 Unintended Outcomes
• 5 Conclusion
• References
• A New Set of Questions: ICT4D Research and Policy
• 1 From the Ivory Tower to the Wild Policy Arena
• 2 Existing Frameworks to Analyse ICT4D Research
• 3 Notions of Development in ICT4D
• 4 Policy in ICT4D Research
• 5 Challenges for Researchers
• 6 Outlining ICT4D Research for Policy.
• 6.1 Politics and Policies
• 6.2 Beyond ICT Policy
• 6.3 Knowledge for Policy
• 6.4 Actors Involved in ICT4D and Policy Research
• 7 Conclusion
• References
• Progress Towards Resolving the Measurement Link Between ICT and Poverty Reduction
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Poverty Measure
• 3 ICTs, Growth and Development
• 4 Measuring ICTs in Developing Countries
• 5 Classification of Poor Within ICTD Studies
• 6 Defining Reach of ICT to the Poor: Access, Ownership and Usage Among the Poor
• 7 ICT Access and Ownership of the Poor
• 8 Usage
• 9 Factors Affecting ICTs and Poverty: Affordability
• 10 Impact That Poverty Has on ICTs
• 11 Impact That ICTs Have on Poverty Reduction
• 12 Conclusion and Way Forward
• References
• The Impact of mFinance Initiatives in the Global South: A Review of the Literature
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
• 2.2 Search Methods
• 2.3 Data Extraction and Analysis
• 3 Results
• 3.1 Inputs
• 3.2 Mechanisms
• 3.3 Outputs
• 3.4 Links Between Stages: From Inputs and Mechanisms to Outputs
• 4 Discussion and Conclusion
• References
• An Analytical Framework to Incorporate ICT as an Independent Variable
• 1 Introduction
• 2 The Evolution of ICT Inequalities' Conceptualization and Their Link with Development
• 2.1 The Problem of "ICT4D Polysemy"
• 2.2 Digital Divide
• 2.3 Digital Divide's Conceptual Development
• 2.4 Two Plausible Analytical Approaches: Sen's and Selwyn's Frameworks
• 2.5 A Capabilities Approach-Based Analytical Framework: Exhaustive but Not Cost-Efficient
• 2.6 A Basic Analytical Model: Selwyn's Hierarchical Approach
• 2.7 Divide Stages
• 2.8 Limitations: Motivational Stage and Linkage with General Socioeconomic Inequality
• 3 Operationalization: A Case of Use on the Study of Digital Skills' Effect on Education-to-Work Transitions.
• 3.1 Research Problem
• 3.2 Application Based on the Analytical Framework
• 3.2.1 Linkage Between ICT and the Dependent Variable
• 3.2.2 The Data
• 3.2.3 The Proper Application
• 4 Synthesis and Implications
• References
• Part II Research on Impact
• (Un)Balanced Conversations: Participatory Action Research in Technology Development in Peruvian Primary Schools
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Barriers to Technology Integration by Teachers
• 3 Attitudinal Barriers of Teachers
• 4 Institutional Impediments to Addressing Attitudinal Barriers of Teachers
• 5 Context
• 6 Methodology
• 7 Participants
• 8 Procedure
• 9 Findings and Discussion
• 10 PAR Viewed as a Longitudinal Process: Cumulative Effects and Diminishing Returns
• 11 PAR as a Negotiated Process
• 12 Challenges of Externalities to PAR
• 13 Conclusion
• References
• The Institutional Dynamics Perspective of ICT for Health Initiatives in India
• 1 Introduction
• 2 The Logic of Choice and Logic of Care
• 3 Policymaker's Dilemma: Proximal or Distal Variables
• 4 Contextual Aspects Can Affect the Logics
• 5 Assumption of an "Expert Patient"
• 6 Formal Versus Informal Systems
• 7 Presence of Multiple Personnel in the Doctor-Patient Interaction
• 8 Discussion and Conclusion
• 9 Directions for Future Research
• References
• Cybersex as Affective Labour: Critical Interrogations of the Philippine ICT Framework and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
• 1 Introduction
• 2 The Philippine ICT Framework: Exclusions from an Inclusive Growth
• 3 Cybersex Capital of the World: Treading the Underside of the Emerging Philippine Information Society
• 3.1 The Digital Sexual Economy
• 4 On Affect: A Prelude to Cybersex as Affective Labour
• 5 More Than One Side to the Story: Understanding Cybersex as Affective Labour.
• 6 Re-examining the Philippine ICT Framework and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012: Implications ICT for Development
• 7 Concluding Remarks
• References
• The Internet and Indonesian Women Entrepreneurs: Examining the Impact of Social Media on Women Empowerment
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Background
• 1.2 Rationale
• 1.3 Research Objectives
• 2 Literature Review
• 2.1 The Internet, Social Media and Social Capital
• 2.2 Social Media Entrepreneurship
• 2.3 Women Empowerment
• 2.4 Women Entrepreneurs
• 3 Research Methods
• 4 Findings and Discussion
• 4.1 Respondents' Profiles
• 4.2 Networking and Social Capital
• 4.2.1 Knowledge Sharing and Reuse
• 4.3 Self-Actualization and Economic Gain
• 4.3.1 Sense of Self-Worth
• 4.3.2 Appreciation by the Family
• 4.3.3 Economic Contribution to the Household
• 4.4 Domestic Issues
• 4.4.1 Freedom of Movement
• 4.4.2 Domestic Decision-Making
• 5 Conclusions and Implications
• 5.1 How Does Social Media Empower Women?
• 5.2 How Does Internet Technology Impact Women Entrepreneurship?
• 5.3 Implications
• References
• The Use of Mobile Communication in the Marketing of Foodstuffs in Côte d'Ivoire
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Literature Review
• 2.1 Distribution of Food Products in African Countries: A Food Security Problem
• 2.2 Mobile Communication and the Logistics of Food Marketing
• 2.3 Barriers to Mobile Phone Use
• 2.4 Women, Food Production and Mobile Telephony
• 3 Methods and Data
• 4 Findings and Discussion
• 4.1 Management of Logistics by Large-Scale Wholesalers
• 4.2 Petit Wholesalers/RetailersPetit Wholesalers/Retailers
• 4.3 Non-use of Mobile Communication
• 4.3.1 Jardin vs. Larger-Scale Production
• 4.3.2 Effect of the Distance to Market
• 4.3.3 African Taboo and Mistrust of the Technology
• 5 Conclusion
• References.
• Designing Web 2.0 Tools for Online Public Consultation
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Literature Review
• 2.1 Democratic Experience and Online Consultations
• 2.2 Policy Design and the Policy Cycle
• 2.3 Web 2.0 Tools and Models of Democratic Communication
• 3 Methodology
• 4 Case Study Analyses
• 4.1 Web 2.0 Tools Used
• 4.2 Web 2.0 and Democratic Models
• 5 Conclusion and Future Research
• References
• ICTs and Opinion Expression: An Empirical Study of New-Generation Migrant Workers in Shanghai
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Literature Review
• 2.1 Realistic Needs of Migrant Workers
• 2.2 Three Spaces of Opinion Expression in the Chinese Context
• 2.3 Factors Influencing Opinion Expression and the Role of the Internet
• 3 Method
• 3.1 Survey
• 3.2 Measures
• 4 Results
• 4.1 Perceived Problem Seriousness
• 4.2 Expressive Intentions
• 4.3 Influencing Factors of Expressive Intentions
• 5 Conclusion
• References
• Impact of Research or Research on Impact: More Than a Matter of Semantics and Sequence
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Research on Impact
• 3 Impact of Research
• References.