Table of Contents: Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South.

Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Chib, Arul.
Other Authors:	May, Julian., Barrantes, Roxana.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2015.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Intro
Foreword
References
Contents
Research on the Impact of the Information Society in the Global South: An Introduction to SIRCA
1 History
2 Conceptual Focus
3 SIRCA Projects Situated vis-à-vis Theoretical Literature
3.1 Capabilities Approach
3.2 Extensions
3.3 Empowerment Framework
3.4 Sustainable Livelihood Framework
3.5 Choice Framework
3.6 RAPID (Research and Policy in Development) Programme/Framework
3.7 Input-Mechanism-Outputs Pathway
3.8 Process-Based Impact Frameworks
4 Conclusion
References
Part I Impact of Research
The Impact of Research on Development Policy and Practice: This Much We Know
1 Introduction
2 Opposing Perspectives
2.1 Two Communities
2.2 What Is Impact?
3 Thematic Overview of the Literature
3.1 Intent
3.2 Communication
3.3 Information and Communication Technologies
3.4 Intermediaries
3.5 Policy Entrepreneurs
3.6 Networks
3.7 Incentives
3.8 Political Context
3.9 Demand
3.10 Engagement
4 Summary
5 Implications for ICT4D Research
6 Conclusions
References
Constructing Theories of Change for Information Society Impact Research
1 Introduction
1.1 A Question of Impact
1.2 Contradictions
1.3 Purpose
2 The Hague Framework
2.1 Antecedents and Assumptions
2.2 ICT4D Model
2.3 Gaps
3 Theories of Change
3.1 Definitions
3.2 Changing the Global South
3.3 Indicative Information Society ToCs
4 Evaluating Impact
4.1 Evidence of Change
4.2 Unintended Outcomes
5 Conclusion
References
A New Set of Questions: ICT4D Research and Policy
1 From the Ivory Tower to the Wild Policy Arena
2 Existing Frameworks to Analyse ICT4D Research
3 Notions of Development in ICT4D
4 Policy in ICT4D Research
5 Challenges for Researchers
6 Outlining ICT4D Research for Policy.
6.1 Politics and Policies
6.2 Beyond ICT Policy
6.3 Knowledge for Policy
6.4 Actors Involved in ICT4D and Policy Research
7 Conclusion
References
Progress Towards Resolving the Measurement Link Between ICT and Poverty Reduction
1 Introduction
2 Poverty Measure
3 ICTs, Growth and Development
4 Measuring ICTs in Developing Countries
5 Classification of Poor Within ICTD Studies
6 Defining Reach of ICT to the Poor: Access, Ownership and Usage Among the Poor
7 ICT Access and Ownership of the Poor
8 Usage
9 Factors Affecting ICTs and Poverty: Affordability
10 Impact That Poverty Has on ICTs
11 Impact That ICTs Have on Poverty Reduction
12 Conclusion and Way Forward
References
The Impact of mFinance Initiatives in the Global South: A Review of the Literature
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
2.2 Search Methods
2.3 Data Extraction and Analysis
3 Results
3.1 Inputs
3.2 Mechanisms
3.3 Outputs
3.4 Links Between Stages: From Inputs and Mechanisms to Outputs
4 Discussion and Conclusion
References
An Analytical Framework to Incorporate ICT as an Independent Variable
1 Introduction
2 The Evolution of ICT Inequalities' Conceptualization and Their Link with Development
2.1 The Problem of "ICT4D Polysemy"
2.2 Digital Divide
2.3 Digital Divide's Conceptual Development
2.4 Two Plausible Analytical Approaches: Sen's and Selwyn's Frameworks
2.5 A Capabilities Approach-Based Analytical Framework: Exhaustive but Not Cost-Efficient
2.6 A Basic Analytical Model: Selwyn's Hierarchical Approach
2.7 Divide Stages
2.8 Limitations: Motivational Stage and Linkage with General Socioeconomic Inequality
3 Operationalization: A Case of Use on the Study of Digital Skills' Effect on Education-to-Work Transitions.
3.1 Research Problem
3.2 Application Based on the Analytical Framework
3.2.1 Linkage Between ICT and the Dependent Variable
3.2.2 The Data
3.2.3 The Proper Application
4 Synthesis and Implications
References
Part II Research on Impact
(Un)Balanced Conversations: Participatory Action Research in Technology Development in Peruvian Primary Schools
1 Introduction
2 Barriers to Technology Integration by Teachers
3 Attitudinal Barriers of Teachers
4 Institutional Impediments to Addressing Attitudinal Barriers of Teachers
5 Context
6 Methodology
7 Participants
8 Procedure
9 Findings and Discussion
10 PAR Viewed as a Longitudinal Process: Cumulative Effects and Diminishing Returns
11 PAR as a Negotiated Process
12 Challenges of Externalities to PAR
13 Conclusion
References
The Institutional Dynamics Perspective of ICT for Health Initiatives in India
1 Introduction
2 The Logic of Choice and Logic of Care
3 Policymaker's Dilemma: Proximal or Distal Variables
4 Contextual Aspects Can Affect the Logics
5 Assumption of an "Expert Patient"
6 Formal Versus Informal Systems
7 Presence of Multiple Personnel in the Doctor-Patient Interaction
8 Discussion and Conclusion
9 Directions for Future Research
References
Cybersex as Affective Labour: Critical Interrogations of the Philippine ICT Framework and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
1 Introduction
2 The Philippine ICT Framework: Exclusions from an Inclusive Growth
3 Cybersex Capital of the World: Treading the Underside of the Emerging Philippine Information Society
3.1 The Digital Sexual Economy
4 On Affect: A Prelude to Cybersex as Affective Labour
5 More Than One Side to the Story: Understanding Cybersex as Affective Labour.
6 Re-examining the Philippine ICT Framework and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012: Implications ICT for Development
7 Concluding Remarks
References
The Internet and Indonesian Women Entrepreneurs: Examining the Impact of Social Media on Women Empowerment
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Rationale
1.3 Research Objectives
2 Literature Review
2.1 The Internet, Social Media and Social Capital
2.2 Social Media Entrepreneurship
2.3 Women Empowerment
2.4 Women Entrepreneurs
3 Research Methods
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Respondents' Profiles
4.2 Networking and Social Capital
4.2.1 Knowledge Sharing and Reuse
4.3 Self-Actualization and Economic Gain
4.3.1 Sense of Self-Worth
4.3.2 Appreciation by the Family
4.3.3 Economic Contribution to the Household
4.4 Domestic Issues
4.4.1 Freedom of Movement
4.4.2 Domestic Decision-Making
5 Conclusions and Implications
5.1 How Does Social Media Empower Women?
5.2 How Does Internet Technology Impact Women Entrepreneurship?
5.3 Implications
References
The Use of Mobile Communication in the Marketing of Foodstuffs in Côte d'Ivoire
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Distribution of Food Products in African Countries: A Food Security Problem
2.2 Mobile Communication and the Logistics of Food Marketing
2.3 Barriers to Mobile Phone Use
2.4 Women, Food Production and Mobile Telephony
3 Methods and Data
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Management of Logistics by Large-Scale Wholesalers
4.2 Petit Wholesalers/RetailersPetit Wholesalers/Retailers
4.3 Non-use of Mobile Communication
4.3.1 Jardin vs. Larger-Scale Production
4.3.2 Effect of the Distance to Market
4.3.3 African Taboo and Mistrust of the Technology
5 Conclusion
References.
Designing Web 2.0 Tools for Online Public Consultation
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Democratic Experience and Online Consultations
2.2 Policy Design and the Policy Cycle
2.3 Web 2.0 Tools and Models of Democratic Communication
3 Methodology
4 Case Study Analyses
4.1 Web 2.0 Tools Used
4.2 Web 2.0 and Democratic Models
5 Conclusion and Future Research
References
ICTs and Opinion Expression: An Empirical Study of New-Generation Migrant Workers in Shanghai
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Realistic Needs of Migrant Workers
2.2 Three Spaces of Opinion Expression in the Chinese Context
2.3 Factors Influencing Opinion Expression and the Role of the Internet
3 Method
3.1 Survey
3.2 Measures
4 Results
4.1 Perceived Problem Seriousness
4.2 Expressive Intentions
4.3 Influencing Factors of Expressive Intentions
5 Conclusion
References
Impact of Research or Research on Impact: More Than a Matter of Semantics and Sequence
1 Introduction
2 Research on Impact
3 Impact of Research
References.

Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South.

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