ICT Policy and Perspectives of Human Development in Latin America: the Peruvian Experience

Authors

  • Edgar Ferrer Turabo University. School of Business and Entrepreneurship

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242009000400014

Keywords:

E-government, human development, ICT, ICT Policy, ICT4D.

Abstract

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been considered as an important element for economic growth and social development. However, no consensus seems to exist about the proper roles and actual effects of information technology in dynamics of socioeconomic development. Many countries around the world have seen great opportunities in implementing initiatives that would increase the ICT adoption in different areas, especially in the government. Developed countries have exploited their ICT infrastructure for implementing success projects, while developing countries are launching their own ICT based initiatives hoping to achieve a considerable impact in the society in a relatively short term. The present research is oriented to study the implications of ICT policies for enhancing the quality of life in developing countries, especially in the Latin American countries. This paper reviews some important efforts in the deployment of ICT initiative in Peru. The contribution from a research perspective is to report on some key lessons learnt and propose a set of recommendations for future implementations in similar developing nations’ environments.

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Edgar Ferrer, Turabo University. School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Turabo University. School of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Published

2009-12-03

How to Cite

Ferrer, E. (2009). ICT Policy and Perspectives of Human Development in Latin America: the Peruvian Experience. Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, 4(4), 161–170. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242009000400014

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Case Studies