Abstract

Information and communication technology (ICT) tools are ubiquitous and pervasive in our work and daily lives. In this context, the utilization of these tools to bring development to disadvantaged groups emerged as a promising research field – ICT for development (ICT4D) - a few years ago. Although it is hard to pin down the exact number, a review of the existing literature on ICT4D indicates that the bulk of research published in this area comes from the so-called developed world. In this panel, ICT4D researchers coming from five continents will present their views, while trying to shed light on why ICT4D research has being dominated by Western, non-indigenous researchers.

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Self-Marginalized or Uninvited? The Absence of Indigenous Researchers in the Arena of Globalized ICT4D Research

Information and communication technology (ICT) tools are ubiquitous and pervasive in our work and daily lives. In this context, the utilization of these tools to bring development to disadvantaged groups emerged as a promising research field – ICT for development (ICT4D) - a few years ago. Although it is hard to pin down the exact number, a review of the existing literature on ICT4D indicates that the bulk of research published in this area comes from the so-called developed world. In this panel, ICT4D researchers coming from five continents will present their views, while trying to shed light on why ICT4D research has being dominated by Western, non-indigenous researchers.