Conference Papers Year : 2022

Connecting the Unconnected in the Global South: Bridging the Digital Divide from a Critical Perspective

Ana Santos Tavares
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Sundeep Sahay
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Luiz Antonio Joia
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Marcelo Fornazin
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Abstract

Extant literature on information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) has increased the understanding of specific aspects of digital inclusion and development. However, theoretical questions regarding local social issues discussed by locally based researchers remain underrepresented in the ICT4D realm. Through a narrative review of the digital inclusion studies in IS literature and applying as the theoretical lenses the capability approach, network society and critical consciousness, this study proposes a Digital Inclusion for Emancipation (DI4E) conceptual model. This model recognizes the digital inclusion dimensions, as well as the underlying assumptions and limitations in the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Grounded on a critical interpretive approach, the main objective of the study is to shed light on the different aspects and viewpoints of digital inclusion from a local perspective to unveil potential challenges and opportunities to promote emancipation for the most marginalized groups.
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hal-04601138 , version 1 (05-06-2024)

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Ana Santos Tavares, Sundeep Sahay, Luiz Antonio Joia, Marcelo Fornazin. Connecting the Unconnected in the Global South: Bridging the Digital Divide from a Critical Perspective. 17th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries (ICT4D), May 2022, Lima, Peru. pp.490-503, ⟨10.1007/978-3-031-19429-0_29⟩. ⟨hal-04601138⟩
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