Are ICTs Prerequisites for the Eradication of Poverty?

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  • H P P Lötter

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.29173/irie31

Résumé

I provide a philosophical analysis of the claim that ICTs are necessary preconditions for the eradication of poverty. What are the links between information and communication technologies (ICTs) and poverty? I first define technology and then give a brief depiction of ICTs. Thereafter I define poverty and give a brief expla-nation of its context and causes. Next I discuss the relationship between poverty and ICTs in three paradigm cases: [i] the role of ICTs in poor societies, [ii] the effect of poor ICT knowledge and skill of individuals in highly developed technological societies, and [iii] the impact of impoverished ICT knowledge and skills on the rich, powerful, and intelligent ones in society. I propose a procedure for decision making about the appropria-tion of ICTs by individuals and societies. I assess the claim that both access to ICTs and effective use of them are preconditions for the eradication of poverty.

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2007-09-01

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Lötter, H P P. 2007. « Are ICTs Prerequisites for the Eradication of Poverty? ». The International Review of Information Ethics 7 (septembre). Edmonton, Canada:283-94. https://doi.org/10.29173/irie31.

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Vol. 7 (2007): African Information Ethics Conference

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