ISBN:
9783319591117
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (845 pages)
Series Statement:
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology Ser. v.504
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.48329999999999
Keywords:
Electronic books
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Information technology-Social aspects
Abstract:
Intro -- Preface -- Organization -- Contents -- Keynotes -- Facilitating Social Harmony Through ICTs -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Historical and Cultural Context -- 3 Barriers to the Adoption of ICT -- 4 Examples of ICT-Facilitated Social Harmony -- 5 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Theoretical Framing of ICT4D Research -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theories of Technology -- 3 Contextualizing the Study of ICT -- 3.1 Identifying Relevant Contextual Conditions and Processes -- 3.2 Identifying Relevant Domains of Context -- 4 Drawing from Theories of Socio-Economic Development -- 5 Putting Together Multiple Theories in the Framing of Empirical ICT4D Research -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Design, Needs, and Aspirations in International Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Accommodating Non-literate Users -- 3 Not Enough -- 4 Problem-Solving, Neoliberalism, and Needs -- 5 From Needs… -- 6 To Aspirations -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Large Scale and Complex Information Systems for Development -- Leveraging Software Platform Capabilities to Support HIV (ART) Treatment Adherence Management: A Case from Sierra Leone -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background Literature -- 2.1 ART Adherence Monitoring -- 2.2 ICT in ART Adherence Management -- 2.3 HIS Integration Strategies -- 2.4 Software Platforms and HIS Integration -- 3 Research Approach -- 3.1 Problem Diagnosis and Solution Description -- 3.2 Challenges with Managing ART Adherence and Why DHIS2 -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Patchworks of Logistics Management Information Systems: Challenges or Solutions for Developing Countries? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Relevant Literature on LMIS -- 3 Methods -- 4 Cases - Tanzania and Uganda -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References.
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