Digital Development: Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis

Anna Bon; Hans Akkermans

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3

Digital Development: Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis

Anna Bon^*
, Hans Akkermans

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D
Subtitle of host publication	15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1–3, 2019, Proceedings, Part II
Editors	Honest Christopher Kimaro, Petter Nielsen
Publisher	Springer New York LLC
Pages	26-38
Number of pages	13
Volume	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030191153
ISBN (Print)	9783030191146
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019 - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of Duration: 1 May 2019 → 3 May 2019

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Name	IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume	552
ISSN (Print)	1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)	1868-422X

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Conference	15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019
Country/Territory	Tanzania, United Republic of
City	Dar es Salaam
Period	1/05/19 → 3/05/19

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Action research paradigm
Critical research
Network complexity theory
Principles for Digital Development

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Bon, A., & Akkermans, H. (2019). Digital Development: Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis. In H. C. Kimaro, & P. Nielsen (Eds.), Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D: 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1–3, 2019, Proceedings, Part II (Vol. 2, pp. 26-38). (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 552). Springer New York LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3

Bon, Anna ; Akkermans, Hans. / Digital Development : Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis. Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D: 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1–3, 2019, Proceedings, Part II. editor / Honest Christopher Kimaro ; Petter Nielsen. Vol. 2 Springer New York LLC, 2019. pp. 26-38 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology).

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Bon, A & Akkermans, H 2019, Digital Development: Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis. in HC Kimaro & P Nielsen (eds), Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D: 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1–3, 2019, Proceedings, Part II. vol. 2, IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol. 552, Springer New York LLC, pp. 26-38, 15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of, 1/05/19. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3

Digital Development: Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis. / Bon, Anna; Akkermans, Hans.
Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D: 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1–3, 2019, Proceedings, Part II. ed. / Honest Christopher Kimaro; Petter Nielsen. Vol. 2 Springer New York LLC, 2019. p. 26-38 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 552).

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Bon A, Akkermans H. Digital Development: Elements of a Critical ICT4D Theory and Praxis. In Kimaro HC, Nielsen P, editors, Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D: 15th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, ICT4D 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1–3, 2019, Proceedings, Part II. Vol. 2. Springer New York LLC. 2019. p. 26-38. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology). Epub 2019 Apr 27. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_3

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