Author asks whether new communications technologies can solve global development problems, or are they just a new way to make old mistakes? Examines the assumption that if you move data around instead of physical objects, then you can reduce pollution and energy use significantly. For example, analyses need to include environmental costs of the computers and networks themselves.
Gumucio Dagron, Alfonso (author), Ilboudo, Jean-Pierre (author), and Del Castello, Riccardo (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2003
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C36150
Notes:
ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/006/y4721e/y4721e00.pdf, Pages 45-61 in Bruce Girard (ed.), The one to watch: radio, new ICTs and interactivity, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy. 243 pages. In collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Geneva Office and Communication for Development Group, Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department. 243 pages.
Chapman, Robert (author), Young, John (author), Slaymaker, Tom (author), and Overseas Development Institute, London, UK.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2003
Published:
Internationall
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36937
Notes:
43 pages., Report of a collaborative research project with the UK Department of International Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
