Introducing computers into development programmes: Some problems and suggested solutions

The article identifies some of the problems encountered in using information technology in developing countries. It is based on field research into the use of computers in health programmes in East Africa and Nepal. The visits were part of an ODA-funded project to design guidelines on the selection,...

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Published in:Development in practice 1993-02, Vol.3 (1), p.36-43
Main Author: Wells, Duncan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer programming
Computer software
Computer systems
Computer technology
Computer viruses
Developing countries
Development programmes
Health planning
Information technology
Job training
Non-governmental organizations
Nongovernmental organizations
Personal computers
Software
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Summary:The article identifies some of the problems encountered in using information technology in developing countries. It is based on field research into the use of computers in health programmes in East Africa and Nepal. The visits were part of an ODA-funded project to design guidelines on the selection, use, and maintenance of computers in a developing country. The article suggests reasons for the problems experienced, and offers some practical solutions.
ISSN:0961-4524
1364-9213
DOI:10.1080/096145249100076931