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Accessible ICT – Tool for Human Development in the Information Age ?

This document explores the crucial role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in promoting human development, emphasizing accessibility as a key issue. Access to information is equally important as physical accessibility, and ICT holds great potential to address functional limitations faced by individuals in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). It discusses various ICT applications in education, health, employment, and social safety nets, highlighting the feasibility and affordability of these technologies. The availability of low to high-tech solutions can empower individuals and foster inclusive development.

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Accessible ICT – Tool for Human Development in the Information Age ?

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  1. Accessible ICT – Tool for Human Development in the Information Age ? Human Development Network Social Protection Bassam Ramadan December 4, 2008

  2. Accessibility key issue for Human Development • Access to Information and Communication is as important as access of the physical environment • ICT great potential for solving functional limitations • ICT accessibility in LMIC – feasible and affordable

  3. ICT potential for addressing functional limitations • What are the ICTs applications for: • Education • Health • Employment • Pensions & safety nets

  4. ICT accessibility in LMIC – feasible and affordable • Available ICTs to assist almost every functional limitation • Low to high technologies available • Challenge: availability & affordability

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