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Embracing ICT for development

There has been a spate of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) literature describing practical information and communication technology (ICT) applications that can contribute to development. This handbook, edited by Tim Unwin, should appeal to those involved in planning and implementing ICT initiatives and to policy-makers and public and private sector practitioners keen to harness ICTs for development. Its title, information and communication technology for development (ICT4D), implies that ICT plays an active influential role in development. This is a change from the rather non-committal theme of ICT and development, which suggests only a loose relationship between the two.