Minimising Digital Divide using Information and Communication Technologies

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Karmakar, N.L. & Isaias, P. (2004). Minimising Digital Divide using Information and Communication Technologies. In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2004
Lugano, Switzerland
2004
ISBN 1-880094-53-3
  Lorenzo Cantoni & Catherine McLoughlin
AACE

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Authors

Nitya L. Karmakar, University of Western Sydney, Australia; Pedro Isaias, Universidade Aberta (Portuguese Open University), Portugal

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the major applications of the Internet to address the issue of digital divide and how to close the gap. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has created a radical shift in business paradigm & is also creating a growing gap in the digital divide. For example, in 2001, only 5% of the global population used the Web, and the vast majority of this 5% was located in the developed economies. The exploitation of new technology has been the source of wealth creation for some developed countries, the USA in particular. In this age of e-Economy and globalization even a developing country can be immensely benefited through the proper use of ICTs. We shall take the case of India, as a source of inspiration for many developing countries to exploit this new technology to create wealth. India being a developing country is proving itself a dominant force in IT industry and now an important business partner for many developed countries.

Keywords

• Communication
• Business
• Digital Divide
• Information Communication Technologies

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