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Information Revolution and Policy Implications for Developing Countries

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  • Cooper, Charles

    (United Nations University, Institute for New Technologies)

  • Gu, Shulin

    (United Nations University, Institute for New Technologies)

  • Alcorta, Ludo

    (Maastricht School of Management)

  • Steinmueller, Edward

    (University of Sussex)

  • Correa, Carlos M.

    (University of Buenos Aires)

  • Vaitsos, Constantine

    (University of Athens)

  • Ng Choon Sim, Cecilia

    (United Nations University, Institute for New Technologies)

Abstract

Discussion paper 2002 is combination of six papers prepared for the International Workshop on The Information Revolution and Economic and Social Exclusion in Developing Countries. These papers are the outcomes of two major themes set for the workshop: "The Developments of Access and Effective Use of Information Technology and Exclusion" and "The Gender Dimension in Exclusion".

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  • Cooper, Charles & Gu, Shulin & Alcorta, Ludo & Steinmueller, Edward & Correa, Carlos M. & Vaitsos, Constantine & Ng Choon Sim, Cecilia, 2000. "Information Revolution and Policy Implications for Developing Countries," UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series 2000-02, United Nations University - INTECH.
    • Handle: RePEc:unm:unuint:200002
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    1. Bedi, Arjun S., 1999. "The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Economic Development: A Partial Survey," Discussion Papers 279848, University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF).
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