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Computers and Informatics in Developing Countries is a collection of papers documenting the conference of the Expert Group on Computers and Informatics for Development which investigates how the international scientific and development community can assist developing countries in using computer and informatics technology to promote progress and growth. The papers address the need for developing countries to formulate and apply computer and informatics policies for development, as well as the role of an International Centre for Computers and Informatics (ICCI) should play in the development process. The ICCI should be based on the network principle that links other regional and national computer centers. The advantages of the network principle are lower startup costs, avoidance of setting up a large organization, and localized services of needs. An international organization similar to ICCI can accelerate Third World developmental efforts following the identification of needs of developing countries as regards computer and informatics, setting of clear objectives of ICCI, and meeting with potential donors. The collection is suitable for heads of both non-government agencies and government departments involved in international aid, education, or development, and also to administrators of educational institutions and philanthropic organizations.
Conference report on EDP trends and computer applications in developing countries - considers information policy issues in context with economic and social development, technology transfer prospects (incl. A model for international cooperation), discusses the importance of management information systems and communications satellites, etc., and includes reports on computerization experiences and goals in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. Diagrams and references. Conference held in Melbourne 1980 Oct 13.
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Originally published in 1991, this book looks at the problems of applying Western computer programmes to the developing world, arguing that the difficulties are as much cultural as technological. The author shows that the underlying models for computer applications are made up from interpretations of reality which are closely related to Western scientific, technological and cultural development originating from the Renaissance. The book includes a case study of an Egyptian manufacturing company, which reveals the actual problems encountered in the process of computerization.
Conference report on regional cooperation in EDP among developing countries - discusses the importance of computer science and information science for economic and social development and as an aspect of TCDC; deals with its uses in education, research and production management; notes the need to take economic conditions into account when assessing computer users' needs; includes definitions of informatics. Graphs and references.
Mass media, telecommunications, and computer technology can effect change in poor countries, but Third World leaders are often disappointed in the results. Professor Stover looks closely at information technology and communication as agents of economic, social, and political development in Third World countries, stressing that definitions of "communication" and "development" must include participation in the exchange of information and the attainment of humane values. He examines reasons why the current world information order does not meet the needs of the Third World and argues that the major difficulty in achieving the potential of information technology for humane development is a cyclical pattern involving technology and values. When countries acquire the physical means of communication, their leaders are tempted to control them, resulting in censorship that prevents genuine communication. Breaking this cycle is a major requirement in using information technology for development, and Dr. Stover discusses how this may be accomplished practically in developmental, Western, and Soviet contexts.
Conference report on national planning for the application of the information sciences in developing countries - covers the procurement of computer equipment and its maintenance, educational and training for EDP personnel, the establishment of information systems, etc., and examines the use of informatics for local government and urban planning, social security, banking, transport systems, etc. List of participants and references. Conference held in baghdad 1975 November 2 to 6.
Reporting on a variety of research, the papers in this volume consider many aspects of current and future computer communication. The potential of certain systems in developing countries forms the main perspective. As well as examining networks, ISDN, message systems, and digital switching systems, a number of other aspects are considered, such as data security, standards, and economic and social factors.