Essays about: "ICT4D"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 45 essays containing the word ICT4D.

1. 21. Agenda-setting of the truth behind the pineapple production in Costa Rica: A Minor Field Study of the communication strategies of a rural opposition movement

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Johanna Niva; [2016]
   Keywords : Social movement; online mobilization; strategic communication; ICT; C4D; ICT4D; Pineapple industry; Costa Rica; environmental issues; Agenda Setting.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis is a result of a Minor field study, which was carried out in Costa Rica during two months between March 25th and May 27th in 2014. The field study was financed by a scholarship from SIDA (The Swedish international development cooperation Agency). READ MORE

3. 22. Managing the IT function: Examining the use and management of IT in humanitarian organizations operating in Uganda

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Philip Owino; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Information Technology is important to the overall performance of organizations regardless of size or purpose. Understanding how IT is used in a particular organization provides insight on how it could be managed effectively to support daily organizational work, mission or strategy. READ MORE

4. 23. Albinism: When Skin Becomes A Death Sentence. : Using Advocacy In NGO Communication

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

   Author : Louise Jönsson Andersson; [2015]
   Keywords : advocacy; albinism; NGO; ICT4D; peace and development; communications; Tanzania;

   Abstract : The thesis is about a small NGO that is working with the rights of persons with albinism in Tanzania. It deals with the NGOs advocacy work on a local and national level, and addresses the challenges that come with their work.  I have concluded that advocacy is a powerful tool for NGOs to use as a part of their strategic communication. READ MORE

5. 24. Todo el País, Uruguay in transformation : ICT transforming rural Uruguay

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

   Author : Alexander Karlsson; Nellie Marand; [2015]
   Keywords : ICT; ICT4D; Education; Empowerment; Social Capital; Capabilities; Strengthening; Uruguay; MEC; ;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of our research was to study the role and impact that ‘information and communication technologies’ and the MEC centers might have on the Uruguayan society. We want to examine how MEC and ICT usage could affect daily lives of marginalized people in Uruguay. READ MORE

6. 25. Opportunities, constraints and challenges to the introduction of ICT services for sustainable agricultural development in West Bengal, India

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

   Author : Linus Kendall; [2015]
   Keywords : human computer interaction for development; hci4d; ict for development; ict4d; sustainability; participatory design; appropriate technology;

   Abstract : The application of information and communication technology (ICT) in socioeconomic development often referred to as “ICT for development” (ICT4D) is an increasingly relevant concern both academically as well as within development organisations on all levels.   This master thesis project has explored opportunities, constraints and challenges to designing and implementing mobile phone based ICT services for an organisation working with sustainable agricultural development in West Bengal, India. READ MORE