ISSN:
1435-5655
Keywords:
Informatics
;
Development process
;
Underdevelopment
;
Self-reliance
;
Social awareness
;
Third World informaticians
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
Notes:
Abstract The main question in this article deals with the contribution of informatics to development. As an approach to an answer, it is pointed out in the first place, that there is not just one informatics and that “development” does not admit of only one definition. After delimiting the relevant concept of development, it is suggested that if informatics is to collaborate in its achievement it is essential to rely, in the Third World, on socially responsible technicians. Thus, the informatics of underdevelopment will attain the technical capacity and the political will required in order to assure a true concern for development.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01891325
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