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Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2015

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ISBN 9789812873811 (electronic bk.)

ISBN 9789812873804

Print version: Chib, Arul Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2015 ISBN 9789812873804

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-a-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.

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.

6.1 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.

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 Cote 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.

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