TY - GEN
T1 - Digital Development
T2 - 15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019
AU - Bon, Anna
AU - Akkermans, Hans
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - In recent years, critical research literature in ICT4D has grown. It is widely accepted that theory is to inform practice. However, the inverse directionality, practice informs theory, is much less present in ICT4D, including in critical research. In this paper, we discuss ways how ICT4D research and theory may be better informed by practice—in terms of (i) recognizing praxis-oriented research paradigms and integrating their results, (ii) development of foundational theories, (iii) critical analysis of ICT4D emerging policies, and (iv) positioning ICT4D in the wider development debate. This suggests several elements or directions in which critical research has the potential to push current boundaries of ICT4D in terms of content as well as relevance.
AB - In recent years, critical research literature in ICT4D has grown. It is widely accepted that theory is to inform practice. However, the inverse directionality, practice informs theory, is much less present in ICT4D, including in critical research. In this paper, we discuss ways how ICT4D research and theory may be better informed by practice—in terms of (i) recognizing praxis-oriented research paradigms and integrating their results, (ii) development of foundational theories, (iii) critical analysis of ICT4D emerging policies, and (iv) positioning ICT4D in the wider development debate. This suggests several elements or directions in which critical research has the potential to push current boundaries of ICT4D in terms of content as well as relevance.
KW - Action research paradigm
KW - Critical research
KW - Network complexity theory
KW - Principles for Digital Development
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3
DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85065708898
SN - 9783030191146
VL - 2
T3 - IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
SP - 26
EP - 38
BT - Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D
A2 - Kimaro, Honest Christopher
A2 - Nielsen, Petter
PB - Springer New York LLC
Y2 - 1 May 2019 through 3 May 2019
ER -