Development and the Information Age - Four Global Scenarios for the Future of Information and Commun

This book explores the transformation of technology and its differing effects on developed and developing countries. In 1996, professionals from around the world, met to examine the possibilities of how information and communication technologies play a role in "global sustainable and equitable development." The group that reviewed these issues came up with four scenerios which they entitled: The March of Follies, Cargo Cult, Netblocs, and Networld. In each of these scenerios, possible futures are explored "with different measures of cooperation, protectionism, and preparedness."

The intended audience of this book includes policymakers, academics, students and practitioners in development and information technology worldwide.

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