Importance of

Development Context in
ICT4D Projects
Amit Prakash and Rahul De’
Presented by Anirban Das
Key Idea
 Examines influence of development contexts in IT design by tracing design choices to
the contexts of technology use created through alternative understanding of the
objectives of development.
 Looks at issues of technology use for societal development and for policy makers and
project designers entrusted with the choice of technology.
 Examines support from Bhoomi -a land record management Project
Key Quotes
 “ICTs with a singular conception of development, which might not be valid across
contexts, restricts its potential and, therefore, call for a greater appreciation of
contextual variations of individuals, particularly those who are now marginalized from
mainstream development programmes, in arriving at development requirements and
in informing future ICT4D designs.” - Authors
Key Issue/Question
Not much insight into primary and secondary data, particularly key points from
interviews.
Context of development limited to technology, can be extended to other factors.