Information acceptance and ICT resistance: promoting the role of information in rural community development

Mansor, Yushiana and Kamba, M.A (2010) Information acceptance and ICT resistance: promoting the role of information in rural community development. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2010 (JUL). pp. 1-6. ISSN 1522-0222

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Abstract

Rural community development is a major issue for developing countries. Much attention has been given Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects to connect rural communities with the global network. However, ICT resistance is a deterring factor in addressing the digital divide in developing countries. It is postulated that reversing the resistance to to ICT can be strategizedthrough "information acceptance." ICT can be accepted by rural communities by creating demand for information. The paper calls for the refocusing on the role of information in rural community development and ICT as a tool for change agent. Initiatives for rural community development must emphasize the importance of information in rural communities.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1692/11710
Uncontrolled Keywords:	information acceptance ICT resistence rural community development
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science
Depositing User:	Dr Yushiana Mansor
Date Deposited:	22 Feb 2012 15:58
Last Modified:	22 Feb 2012 15:59
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/11710

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