ICTs & Socio-Economic Development

MGDI60701 ICTs & Socio-Economic Development 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 4 Richard Duncombe Unit coordinator Global Development Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <div> The unit is structured around 10 interconnected topics:1. Understanding ICTs and Socio-Economic Development2. Foundations of ICTs and Socio-Economic Development3. Implementing ICT4D4. ICTs and Economic Growth5. ICTs, Poverty and Livelihoods6. Mobiles and Development7. ICTs and Social Development8. e-Governance and Development9. ICTs and Environmental Sustainability10. The Future of ICT4D</div>  <div> The unit is structured around 10 interconnected topics:1. Understanding ICTs and Socio-Economic Development2. Foundations of ICTs and Socio-Economic Development3. Implementing ICT4D4. ICTs and Economic Growth5. ICTs, Poverty and Livelihoods6. Mobiles and Development7. ICTs and Social Development8. e-Governance and Development9. ICTs and Environmental Sustainability10. The Future of ICT4D</div>  <div> The unit aims to explore different ways in which information and communication technologies can contribute to socio-economic development (ICT4D), but places this exploration within broader theoretical and policy-level frameworks of understanding. It builds on GDI's research strengths and reputation in "digital development".</div>   On completion of this unit successful students will be able to:-analyse the generic contribution of ICTs to socio-economic development-identify key roles, challenges and questions in the application of ICTs to specific development goals  On completion of this unit successful students will be able to:-apply critical conceptual frameworks to analyse both ICT4D case studies and, where relevant, their own experience of ICTs in development projects-analyse the role of policy, strategy and operational interventions in promoting effective developmental use of ICTs <div><div>Each week’s activities will include a mix of lecturer presentation, case study analysis, and student activities and exercises.Students are expected to engage with e-learning materials provided via VLE to support learning. These include session handouts with cases and exercises; links to further case study and research materials; and online discussion, work and chat spaces.The course unit is participative, encouraging students to share knowledge and experience. It is also practical, encouraging students to apply models and theory to real-world case studies.</div> </div>  2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% <ul><li>Written assignment (3,000 words)</li></ul> Formative: 1 page outline submitted in Nov/Dec – written comments given.Summative: written comments MSc Mgmt & Inf Sys: Chge & Dev MSc Mgmt & Inf Sys: Chge & Dev PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Mgmt & Inf Sys: Chge & Dev MSc Mgmt & Inf Sys: Chge & Dev PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc ICTs for Development MSc ICTs for Development PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc ICTs for Development MSc ICTs for Development PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Digital Development MSc Digital Development PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Digital Development MSc Digital Development (PT) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Y Adera, E. et al (eds) (2014) ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction, Practical Action Publishing, Rugby, UK.Chib, A. et al (eds) (2015) Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South, Springer, Singapore.Elder, L. et al (eds) (2013) Connecting ICTs to Development, Anthem Press, London.Heeks, R. (2009) The ICT4D 2.0 Manifesto: Where Next for ICTs and International Development?, Development Informatics Working Paper no.42, CDI, University of Manchester, UK.Heeks, R. (2014) ICT4D 2016, Development Informatics Working Paper no.59, CDI, University of Manchester, UK.Heeks, R. (2020) ICT4D 3.0? Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing CountriesHeeks, R. (2018) Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), Routledge, Abingdon, UKWorld Bank (2016) Digital Dividends, World Bank, Washington, DCSeries sources:Various (1987 onwards) Information Technology for Development journalVarious (2000 onwards) Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries journalVarious (2003 onwards) Information Technologies and International Development journalVarious (1998 onwards) Development Informatics Working Paper Series, Centre for Development Informatics, University of Manchester, UK.https://www.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/research/publications/di/ Lectures 30 0 120