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Bridging the Global Digital Divide - Jeffrey James

Bridging the Global Digital Divide

By: Jeffrey James

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According to many observers, the global digital divide - the extent to which information technology is benefiting developed as opposed to developing countries - has already established itself as the single most pervasive theme of the twenty-first century. The purpose of this book is to explore some of the ways in which this divide can be overcome both within and between nations. Employing a rigorous analytical framework, the author bases his analysis on the concept of international technological dualism. He argues that one possible solution to the problem is the availability of affordable technologies, such as low-cost computers, which are specifically designed for the income levels and socio-economic conditions of developing countries. He also emphasizes that the most important aim of any policy measure should be to provide universal access to information technologies, rather than individual ownership. Depending on whether or not this divide can be bridged will, to a large degree, determine whether developing countries are able to attain higher levels of productivity, prosperity and global integration.
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'James' Bridging the Global Digital Divide tackles an important topic: he is to be commended for bringing the focus of discussion on information and communication technologies to the capabilities and trajectories of developing countries.' -- Andrew Murphy, Economic Geography Research Group

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