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The citizen-led information practices of ICT4D in rural communities of China: A mixed-method study

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  • Ye, Lisha
  • Pan, Shan L.
  • Li, Mingwei
  • Dai, Yishu
  • Dong, Xiaoying

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Information and communication technology is regarded as a critical means of addressing rural problems of information deficiency, ineffective communication and emotional disconnection. Most studies on information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) can be categorized as a top-down development approach and are often theoretical research or case studies conducted using qualitative methods. In this study, we discuss a new phenomenon of citizen-led information practices in rural areas driven by the rural community and its citizens. By employing a mixed-method approach combining case studies and social network analysis (SNA), we explore how ICT4D can be achieved through citizen-led information practices. This study makes theoretical contributions to the study of ICT4D and information practices as well as the mixed-method approach, which deepen our understanding of the citizen-led information practices of ICT4D. This study also provides practical suggestions to the governments, enterprises, social organizations and rural communities in ICT4D practices and ICT function design.

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  • Ye, Lisha & Pan, Shan L. & Li, Mingwei & Dai, Yishu & Dong, Xiaoying, 2021. "The citizen-led information practices of ICT4D in rural communities of China: A mixed-method study," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 56(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:56:y:2021:i:c:s026840122031447x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102248
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    1. Li, Xixi & Bai, Yun & Kang, Yanfei, 2022. "Exploring the social influence of the Kaggle virtual community on the M5 competition," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 38(4), pages 1507-1518.
    2. Ye, Lisha & Dai, Yishu & Dong, Xiaoying, 2022. "The enabling mechanism of shuren culture in ICT4D: A case study of rural China," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 68(C).

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