Development as Freedom in a Digital Age

by Bjeorn-Seoren Gigler, Bjorn Soren Gigler, Björn Sören Gigler

"Under what conditions can new technologies enhance the well-being of poor communities? The study designs an alternative evaluation framework (AEF) that applies Amartya Sen's capability approach to the study of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in order to place people's well-being, rather than technology, at the center of the study. The AEF develops an impact chain that examines the mechanisms by which access to, and meaningful use...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464804206
• ISBN13: 9781464804205
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 9.9"