From the report: "This
paper investigates information and communication technologies for development
(ICT4D) projects from around the world. It finds that computer and Internet
promotion schemes usually fail despite active support, but mobile penetration
in even the poorest countries is deepening organically. It argues that mobiles
have emotional appeal because talking is a universal psycho-sociological
propensity while the other two are principally utilitarian technologies that
have to generate returns on investment. The search for killer apps is likely to
be fruitless because technological adoption is conditional upon need and
absorptive capacity. The paper raises questions about the continuing support
for ICT4D among proponents." Read more
