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Is a Transformative ICT4D possible? & how would we know it if we saw it

Is a Transformative ICT4D possible? & how would we know it if we saw it. Uncritical ICT4D.

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Is a Transformative ICT4D possible? & how would we know it if we saw it

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  1. Is a Transformative ICT4D possible?& how would we know it if we saw it

  2. Uncritical ICT4D Influential reviews of the field of ICT4D have identified as problematicunder-theorisation of development, uncritical assumptions about relationship of ICT to Dev,& insufficient participation of 'intended beneficiaries'Avgerou (2008, 2010) Walsham (2006, 2013) Chamberlain (2012) Heeks (2002) Gao and Gunawong (2014)

  3. Critical ICT4D Alternative approaches are emerging thatunpack the D in ICT4D (Kleine, 2010)apply critical theory to ICT4D (Unwin, 2009) & assess participatory possibilities of ICT4DHeeks (2009) but so far this remains a minority approach and not one that is widely understood.

  4. Transformative Potential Ineke Buskens developed a framework for assessing the Transformative Potentialof research approaches to gender and developmentI propose a modified framework for assessing the Transformative Potentialof ICT4D practice and projects

  5. Habermas' Knowledge Constitutive Interests

  6. Buskens' Framework for Gender & Dev' Research

  7. Buskens' Framework for Gender & Dev' Research Conformist – understanding to cope with unequal social relations Reformist – understanding to reform social relations without challenging structural causesTransformist – tackles the structural causes of inequality

  8. Buskens' Framework for Gender & Dev' Research Conformist – understanding to cope with unequal social relations Reformist – understanding to reform social relations without challenging structural causesTransformist – tackles the structural causes of inequality

  9. Topology of ICT4D initiativesConformist – initiatives intent on better cope with unequal social relations Reformist – initiatives intent on reforming social relations without challenging structural causesTransformist – initiatives intent on tackling the structural causes of inequality

  10. Topology of ICT4D initiatives

  11. Topology of ICT4D initiatives

  12. Critical ICT4D combines Transformative Intent with Emancipatory Practice

  13. Tony Roberts @phat_controller appropriatingtechnology.org Thank You

  14. References: Avgerou, Chrisanthi (2008) Information Systems in Developing countries: a critical research review.Journal of Information Technology, 23 (3), 133–146.Beardon, Hannah (2004) ICT for Development: Empowerment or Exploitation? Learning from the Reflect ICTs Project, London, Action Aid Publications. Buskens, Ineke (2014) Developing the Capacity for Gender Awareness in Development Research, IDRC. Heeks, Richard (2002) Failure, Success and Improvisation of Informations Systems Projects in Developing Countries, Development Informatics Working Paper Series, No.11 Manchester: IDPM. Accessed 12/10/14 Heeks, Richard (2009a) Participatory Design Problems in ICT4D: The Low Self-Efficacy  Issue,Kleine, Dorothea (2010) ICT4WHAT?: using the Choice Framework to operationalise the capability approach to development, Journal of Int. Development, Vol.22 (5). Molyneux, Maxine (1985) Mobilisation Without Emancipation, Feminist Studies, 227-254Unwin (2009) ICT4D, Cambridge University Press. Walsham, Geoff (2013) Development Informatics in a Changing World: Reflections from ICTD2010/2012, Information Technologies and International Development, 9 (1)Zheng, Yingqin & Stahl, Bernd (2011) Technology, capabilities and critical perspectives: what can critical theory contribute to Sen’s capability approach?, Ethics of Information Technology, Vol.13:69–80.

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