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Impacts of information and communication technologies on the SDGs: the case of Mayu Telecomunicaciones in rural areas of Peru

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  • Ignacio Prieto-Egido
  • Teresa Sanchez-Chaparro
  • Julia Urquijo-Reguera

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are considered a cross-cutting tool that contributes to meeting the global challenges set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, in many countries, there is still a significant connectivity gap between cities and rural areas. Using a case study approach and the Digital-for-development paradigm proposed by Heeks, this paper explores an innovative strategy for addressing the rural connectivity gap and examines its impact on the SDGs. The model under analysis is the Rural Mobile Infrastructure Operator (RMIO). The specific case analyzed is the first company operating under an RMIO figure and offering services in underserved rural areas of Peru. The results show that the RMIO strategy primarily contributes to some specific targets of SDGs 3, 9, and 17. Key stakeholders can use the methodology and results of this study to develop strategies to address the connectivity divide and promote the achievement of the SDGs in rural contexts.

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  • Ignacio Prieto-Egido & Teresa Sanchez-Chaparro & Julia Urquijo-Reguera, 2023. "Impacts of information and communication technologies on the SDGs: the case of Mayu Telecomunicaciones in rural areas of Peru," Information Technology for Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(1), pages 103-127, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:titdxx:v:29:y:2023:i:1:p:103-127
    DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2022.2073581
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