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A Framework to Explain the Relation Between ICT and Development: Combining Affordances and the Capability Approach

Mathias HatakkaDevinder ThapaØYstein Sæbø

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Knowledge managementRelation (database)Computer sciencebusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectFreedom of choice06 humanities and the arts02 engineering and technology0603 philosophy ethics and religionKenyaEducationDevelopment (topology)ICT4DInformation and Communications Technology020204 information systemsPerception0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringCapability approach[INFO]Computer Science [cs]060301 applied ethicsAffordancebusinessAffordancesCapability approachmedia_common

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Part 1: Pushing the Boundaries - New Research Methods, Theory and Philosophy in ICT4D; International audience; In this paper, we suggest a framework to better explain the relation between ICT and development. The framework combines two theories: The Capability Approach and Affordances. The capability approach defines development as freedom of choice; and the affordances explains the relational aspects of people and technology. These two theories complement each other by connecting the means (technology) to the ends (development). A case study of ICT and study-circle education in rural areas of Kenya is used to illustrate the framework. Using the framework, the study revealed how actualization of affordances of internet-cafe enhanced income capabilities of marginalized people; however, at the same time, shows perception and actualization of affordances were contingent on the availability of resources, skills, socio-cultural norms, and infrastructure.

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2019-05-01
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_6