ICTs for Development Course Course code Course Tutor

“ICTs for Development” Course *Course code* *Course Tutor*

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Course Aims On successful completion of this course you will be able to: • analyse the generic contribution of ICTs to international development • analyse the role of policy, strategy and operational interventions in promoting effective developmental use of ICTs • identify key roles, challenges and questions in the application of ICTs to specific development goals • apply critical conceptual frameworks to analyse ICT 4 D evidence and practice Richard Heeks, GDI, University of Manchester, UK

Course Content 1. Understanding ICTs and Socio-Economic Development 2. Foundations of ICTs and Socio-Economic Development 3. Implementing ICT 4 D 4. ICTs and Economic Growth 5. ICTs, Poverty and Livelihoods 6. ICTs and Social Development 7. e-Governance and Development 8. ICTs and Environmental Sustainability 9. The Future of ICT 4 D 10. *Visit / External Speaker / Lab Session* Richard Heeks, GDI, University of Manchester, UK

Course Assignment Select one major international development goal. In your essay, explain the goal; analyse whether and how ICTs can help deliver that goal; and provide relevant policy/practice recommendations. *Word length; deadline* Richard Heeks, GDI, University of Manchester, UK