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SI 657: Information Technology and International Development
This course provides an intensive graduate-level introduction to the field of information technology and international development in its historical, policy, and design dimensions. Part One offers a comprehensive overview of key historical and contemporary debates, problems, and issues in international development. Part Two explores crucial policy issues in developing country contexts, ranging from technology transfer, innovation networks, and research policy to telecommunications, wireless, and critical infrastructure development. Part Three explores the growing IT4D project literature, with special reference to programs and applications in the health, education, finance, governance, agriculture, and rural development sectors.
Through readings, discussions, and course assignments, students are expected to gain critical analytic and professional skills in: a) information policy analysis and design in developing country settings; and b) the design and evaluation of IT programs, projects, and applications in developing country settings. Through regionally-focused project and discussion groups, students may also develop specific regional or country-level knowledge and experience. In addition to its reading and research dimensions, the class may feature guest lectures and project consultations with researchers and officials from relevant development institutions (World Bank, International Development Research Centre, Kellogg Foundation, Microsoft Technology for Emerging Markets Group, etc.).
Credits: 3
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