Essays about: "impact of Information Technology in livelihood"

Found 5 essays containing the words impact of Information Technology in livelihood.

  1. 1. A Critical Review of the UNDP Guyana Hinterland Rural and Poor Communities (HRPC) Project

    University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

    Author : Gisela Norman; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The Government of Guyana sees the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) diffusion as critical in quality of life improvement. Together with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) they are conducting a project to provide internet access to Hinterland, Rural and Poor Communities (HRPC) through Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) powered by stand-alone hybrid energy systems including solar Photovoltaics (PV) and Li-Ion batteries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on Livelihood of Rural People: A Case Study of Nangi Village of Ramche VDC in Nepal

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap, fysik och matematik, DFM

    Author : Biswa Karki; [2011]
    Keywords : ICTs; Impact; Telecenter; Rural Livelihoods; Development;

    Abstract : Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is considered as important tool to empower rural people with the ability to communicate instantaneously facilitating rural development process and information needs. In developing countries potential of ICT4D still not understood, what ICTs can do in rural people life and how ICTs are used by rural people, so it has become area of discussion. READ MORE

  4. 3. Informal Housing Marketsand Redvelopment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI); Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Frida Granbom; Emeli Ljunghusen; [2011]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : World-wide, the population is increasing rapidly and so is the number of people residing informally. Hence the development of slums is increasingly becoming a rising problem. Consequently, the need to acknowledge the issue and to find sufficient solutions has enlarged. READ MORE

  5. 4. Climate change and farmers' adaptation : a case study of mixed farming systems in the coastal areas in Trieu Van commune, Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri province, Vietnam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Thi Hong Phuong Le; [2011]
    Keywords : climate change; drought; agriculture; impact; adaptation;

    Abstract : The objectives of this research are (1) to describe and analyze science and local perceptions on long-term changes in temperature, precipitation and drought, (2) to assess impact of drought on mixed farming system, various farm-level adaptation measures and capacity of community to drought adaptation. The study was conducted in a coastal commune, named Trieu Van commune in Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri province. READ MORE

  6. 5. Remote Sensing for Agricultural Land Use Changes and Sustainability Monitoring in Sudan

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Emmanuel Gbenga Olagunju; [2008]
    Keywords : Agriculture; GDP; irrigation; population remote sensing; sustainable development; GIS; NDVI; environmental sustainability and biodiversity;

    Abstract : The remote sensing technology is increasingly being used to study land use and vegetation cover changes and identify changes that has occur through different land use activities which may have negative impact on the sustainability of the environment, biodiversity protection and conservation. With increase in population growth rate in Sudan, there has been an increase for food crop production with agriculture playing a prominent role in livelihood security for the increasing population. READ MORE