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Valuation of Public Access to Information and Communication Technology: A Benefit-Cost Analysis Approach
(Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA), 2014-10-31)This report is an attempt to quantify the value that individuals in five countries place on public access to three types of information and communication technology (ICT). I use two types of benefit cost analysis, stated ... -
The Value of Certification: E-skills, outcome metrics and Corporate Social Responsibility in India
(Technology & Social Change Group, University of Washington Information School, 2008)This paper is part of a project at the Center for Information and Society to broaden and deepen our understanding of the impact of Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD). Our intention is to ... -
The value of non-instrumental computer use: Skills acquisition, self-confidence, and community-based technology training
(TASCHA, 2014-04-02)This study focuses on the usefulness of "playful" computer activities, such as social networking and gaming. When venues prioritize activities like word processing or spreadsheets while restricting gaming or social networking, ... -
Venue Survey Data Summaries by Venue Type
(Technology & Social Change Group, 2012-12)These include tables with counts and proportions of the majority of venue survey questions, and splits up the summaries by venue type. The files are separated by each of the sections of the venue survey. Open-ended questions, ... -
Volunteer geographic information in the Global South: barriers to local implementation of mapping projects across Africa
(GeoJournal, 2020-04-08)The world is awash in data—by 2020 it is expected that there will be approximately 40 trillion gigabytes of data in existence, with that number doubling every 2 to 3 years. However, data production is not equal in all ... -
Why Public Access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Matter
(Technology & Social Change Group, 2014-07-01)This research summary provides an overview of the Global Impact Study of Public Access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés play a critical role in extending the ... -
Why public access to technology matters for development
(TASCHA, 2014-05-21)Based on the Global Impact Study of Public Access to ICTs, this infographic explains visually why public access to technology matters for development. Public access provides a critical foundation for lifelong technology ... -
Work and play in the information age: Technology utilization in Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA), 2008-11)This research examined technology-related learning opportunities for children at Boys & Girls Clubs. It considers Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) technology programs within the larger context of afterschool programs ... -
Yields and Market Access: ICT for farming and fishing in southern India
(Technology & Social Change Group, University of Washington Information School, 2008)This paper is part of a project at the Center for Information and Society to broaden and deepen our understanding of the impact of Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD). Our intention is to ...