The Internet is often seen to be both an enabler and an equalizer, because it allows citizens a means to discuss their regions and businesses, to voice their concerns and to connect to the people they
Understanding an increasingly complex knowledge economy demands economic, social and environmental data from a wide range of sources. In many cases, however, these sources are dispersed, unstructured
Equity in health is a pressing global concern. Disparities in health status and access to health care within and across countries are both a cause and a consequence of social inequality. Access to health services continues to be largely determined...
The number of children with mental challenges is large and growing at an alarming rate in India. Approximately 1% of children have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, while an estimated 2-5% have an auditory
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play an important role in helping communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change. Various projects can attest to the potential
Rigid intellectual property norms and intensified enforcement have prompted media and medicine suppliers alike to price their products beyond the reach of all but the most affluent segment of the popu
There is a disparity between the representation of northern and southern researchers in the literature pertaining to information studies, particularly information and communication for development (IC
The Fifth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD2012) will take place 12-15 March 2012 at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in At
The longstanding crisis of the developing world library is coming to an end, but not in the way most observers anticipated. Resource scarcity, limited holdings and poor infrastructure remain the norm.
The United Nations (UN) Guidelines for Consumer Protection, passed in 1985, were intended as a set of standards for good practices in consumer protection, particularly for developing countries. The UN