This book presents pioneering research that is designed to show, from a qualitative and ethnographic perspective, how new information and communication technolo

Foreword -- The shifting digital paradigm in Latin America -- The demand gap: drivers and public policies -- Regional and international connectivity -- Broadban

In recent years the internet and other network technologies have emerged as a central issue for development in Latin America and the Caribbean. They have shown

Examines the problem of inedequate access to information and communication technology (ICT) and the need to develop appropriate pro-poor ICT policies. Shows how

This book presents pioneering research that is designed to show, from a qualitative and ethnographic perspective, how new information and communication technolo