HOME INFORMATICS AND TELEMATICS: ICT FOR THE NEXT BILLION: 241 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology)

Explore the forefront of ‘Home Informatics and Telematics’ with this essential volume from the IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology series. Featuring papers from the HOIT2007 conference at IIT Madras, this book delves into ‘ICT for the Next Billion,’ emphasizing community-based technologies and global issues. Discover how Information and Communication Technologies are driving socio-economic development, empowering rural communities, and bridging the digital divide in regions like India and South Africa. This collection offers insights into innovative BPO initiatives and addresses critical themes relevant to leveraging ICT for widespread impact. Ideal for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of inclusive technology.