Human development report 2001 Making new technologies work for human development
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TextPublication details: New York Oxford University Press 2001Description: xiii, 264pISBN: - 0-19-521835-3
- HD 70 .H8 2001
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Examines how the arrival of new technologies will affect both developing countries and poor people. Technology is viewed as an important tool for development with the ability to advance human development by improving human health, nutrition and knowledge. Also, making communication, participation and economical growth possible. This report focuses on a number of issues, which include looking at both the opportunities and challenges of modern technological transformations from the point of view of developing countries; connecting technology and human development in an understandable manner and giving a strong analysis of the need for global ideas and strategies.
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