The utilization of aid organizations in the development of information technology in developing countries

Abstract

Aid agencies have played a major role as sources of funding in assisting developing countries to implement projects involving information technology. In many developing countries large human and capital resources are now being committed to the development of information technology. The aid agencies conceived the development of the information technology infrastructure as a necessary adjunct to the overall development of the economy. The aid organizations have also gone a step further to help developing countries build their own capacity in information technology. Reports on the efforts initiated by leading aid agencies in funding projects aimed at the development of information technology, with special emphasis on information technology development in libraries in Africa. Suggests means as to how aid organizations can assist developing economies to develop information technology.

Citation

Nkereuwem, E.E. (1996), "The utilization of aid organizations in the development of information technology in developing countries", Library Management, Vol. 17 No. 5, pp. 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129610119601