ICT has had a significant impact on rural development in India. ICT initiatives have focused on infrastructure development and extending information and communication services from urban to rural areas. ICT can play an important role in many aspects of rural development such as poverty reduction by providing access to markets, education, and healthcare. ICT and e-governance in particular have helped strengthen governance in rural India by improving government processes and facilitating interaction between citizens, businesses, and government agencies. While ICT shows promise for rural development, initiatives must be tailored to local needs and involve stakeholders to ensure benefits are realized and sustained over the long term.
Information and communications
technologies (ICTs) are different tools
and technologies to transmit information
and communicate with the community
(one to one or in groups). Through the
use of computers and interconnected
networks it provides a feasible and
accurate platform to increase the mobility
of information for different issues and
exchange of knowledge.
ICT for sustainable development in rural areasDhiraj Shirode
Technology is the powerful tool that can help to change the mindset of rural citizens. The vision of ICT for sustainable development in rural areas focuses upon the education, health care knowledge, general knowledge, culture and technological infrastructures. The contribution of ICT will be definitely helpful for sustainable development in rural areas. This paper has been developed to find out awareness of information and communication technology with the help of internet, social media networks and smart phones.
Contact me- shirodedhiraj@gmail.com
Information and communications
technologies (ICTs) are different tools
and technologies to transmit information
and communicate with the community
(one to one or in groups). Through the
use of computers and interconnected
networks it provides a feasible and
accurate platform to increase the mobility
of information for different issues and
exchange of knowledge.
ICT for sustainable development in rural areasDhiraj Shirode
Technology is the powerful tool that can help to change the mindset of rural citizens. The vision of ICT for sustainable development in rural areas focuses upon the education, health care knowledge, general knowledge, culture and technological infrastructures. The contribution of ICT will be definitely helpful for sustainable development in rural areas. This paper has been developed to find out awareness of information and communication technology with the help of internet, social media networks and smart phones.
Contact me- shirodedhiraj@gmail.com
ICT for Development is a TEDxKabul Talk presentation presented on 11 Oct 2012 Kabul, Afghanistan. The Presentation describes the key areas of development in the ICT sector. It also describes the involvement of woman in the development on ICT.
These slides are prepared for students of computer engineering at the National School of Applied Sciences in Safi for the school-year 2014-2015 (Professional Bachelor).
ICT & SDGs – How Information and Communications Technology Can Achieve The Su...Ericsson
The research highlights how Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and in particular mobile technology, can help accelerate the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusive development considers whether development progress is sufficiently widespread for the majority of a population to benefit
The World Bank has a particular focus on the economic capabilities, freedoms and resilience of the bottom 40 per cent of the World’s population and the relatively poor in individual countries.
Per capita incomes can rise but simultaneously there can also be an increase in the scale of relative poverty
The inter-generational nature of development progress also needs to be considered – i.e. creating an environment fit for future generations.
One of the defining debates in development economics is the extent to which state intervention enables inclusive growth or whether a dynamic private sector offers greater potential for lifting development progress.
Distance training of teachers in a rural area in KenyaeLearning Papers
Author:Chiara Pozzi.
Globalisation has intensified and delocalised social relations at a worldwide level; it has connected “distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa. Local transformation is as much a part of globalisation as the lateral extension of social connections across time and space.” (Giddens, 1990)
Use of Information Communication Technologies Among Female Block Extension Ag...IOSRJAVS
Block Extension Agents are the extension workers who are specifically females and who carry out Gender sensitive issues for female farmers in Nigeria. They have the objective of seeing to the extension needs of the female farmers. The study assessed the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Block Extension Agents (BEAs) in South-East Agro-Ecological Zone of Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in the selection of the sample for the study. Data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The mean age of the respondents was 40 years. All the BEAs sampled had formal education where more than half of them (51.04%) had first degree (B.Sc/B.Agric). The mean working experience of the respondents was 10 years. The mean income level of the respondents was N 33,875 per month. The extension agents claimed that twenty-five ICT facilities were available to them in varying degree. The attitude of the respondents towards the use of ICT facilities was positive (mean score=3.11). The extent of use of ICTs by the BEAs was low (mean score=1.45) which can be attributed to the low degree of availability of the ICTs than to their attitude towards the use of the ICT facilities. The BEAs identified thirteen (13) pressing problems that hindered their use of ICTs in varying degree and their major constraint (89.58%) as very limited access to the internet. It is recommended that the ADPs should provide such desirable working conditions that will encourage the BEAs to put in more years of their productive service to the ADPs; Workshops, conferences and seminars should be organized to train the BEAs in the use of ICTs which will improve efficiency in their work. ICT facilities should be made available to BEAs to enhance their productivity.
Lezione tenuta il 15 giugno 2012 al Master di II livello in "Management dei sistemi informativi per l'area del Mediterraneo - SI4MED", MEDAlics (Pizzo Calabro)
ICT for Development is a TEDxKabul Talk presentation presented on 11 Oct 2012 Kabul, Afghanistan. The Presentation describes the key areas of development in the ICT sector. It also describes the involvement of woman in the development on ICT.
These slides are prepared for students of computer engineering at the National School of Applied Sciences in Safi for the school-year 2014-2015 (Professional Bachelor).
ICT & SDGs – How Information and Communications Technology Can Achieve The Su...Ericsson
The research highlights how Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and in particular mobile technology, can help accelerate the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusive development considers whether development progress is sufficiently widespread for the majority of a population to benefit
The World Bank has a particular focus on the economic capabilities, freedoms and resilience of the bottom 40 per cent of the World’s population and the relatively poor in individual countries.
Per capita incomes can rise but simultaneously there can also be an increase in the scale of relative poverty
The inter-generational nature of development progress also needs to be considered – i.e. creating an environment fit for future generations.
One of the defining debates in development economics is the extent to which state intervention enables inclusive growth or whether a dynamic private sector offers greater potential for lifting development progress.
Distance training of teachers in a rural area in KenyaeLearning Papers
Author:Chiara Pozzi.
Globalisation has intensified and delocalised social relations at a worldwide level; it has connected “distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa. Local transformation is as much a part of globalisation as the lateral extension of social connections across time and space.” (Giddens, 1990)
Use of Information Communication Technologies Among Female Block Extension Ag...IOSRJAVS
Block Extension Agents are the extension workers who are specifically females and who carry out Gender sensitive issues for female farmers in Nigeria. They have the objective of seeing to the extension needs of the female farmers. The study assessed the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Block Extension Agents (BEAs) in South-East Agro-Ecological Zone of Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in the selection of the sample for the study. Data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The mean age of the respondents was 40 years. All the BEAs sampled had formal education where more than half of them (51.04%) had first degree (B.Sc/B.Agric). The mean working experience of the respondents was 10 years. The mean income level of the respondents was N 33,875 per month. The extension agents claimed that twenty-five ICT facilities were available to them in varying degree. The attitude of the respondents towards the use of ICT facilities was positive (mean score=3.11). The extent of use of ICTs by the BEAs was low (mean score=1.45) which can be attributed to the low degree of availability of the ICTs than to their attitude towards the use of the ICT facilities. The BEAs identified thirteen (13) pressing problems that hindered their use of ICTs in varying degree and their major constraint (89.58%) as very limited access to the internet. It is recommended that the ADPs should provide such desirable working conditions that will encourage the BEAs to put in more years of their productive service to the ADPs; Workshops, conferences and seminars should be organized to train the BEAs in the use of ICTs which will improve efficiency in their work. ICT facilities should be made available to BEAs to enhance their productivity.
Lezione tenuta il 15 giugno 2012 al Master di II livello in "Management dei sistemi informativi per l'area del Mediterraneo - SI4MED", MEDAlics (Pizzo Calabro)
Gender equality and empowerment of women through ICT Dr Lendy Spires
Gender equality and empowerment of women through ICT “The so-called digital divide is actually several gaps in one. There is a technological divide great gaps in infrastructure. There is a content divide. A lot of web-based information is simply not relevant to the real needs of people. And nearly 70 per cent of the world’s websites are in English, at times crowding out local voices and views.
There is a gender divide, with women and girls enjoying less access to information technology Introduction ICT and development The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as a tool for development has attracted the sustained attention of the United Nations over recent years. Strategic partnerships have been developed with donors, the private sector and civil society, and working groups and task forces have been established to enhance inter-agency collaboration throughout the United Nations system. In 2000, the Economic and Social Council adopted a Ministerial Declaration on the role of information technology in the context of a knowledge-based economy.
In 2001, the Secretary-General established a high-level Information and Communication Technologies Task Force to provide overall leadership to the United Nations on the formulation of strategies to put ICT at the service of development.2 The Millennium Declaration adopted in 2000 underscored the urgency of ensuring that the benefits of new technologies, especially ICT, are made available to all. To achieve this goal, a United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was planned in two phases. The first phase, the Geneva Summit in December 2003, aimed to develop political will and to establish the foundations for an Information Society for all.
In total, 175 Governments endorsed the Declaration of Principles3 and Plan of Action at the first phase.4 The second phase of WSIS is planned for November 2005 in Tunis. Information and Communication Technologies comprise a complex and heterogeneous set of goods, applications and services used to produce, process, distribute and transform information.
Innovative ICT Solutions and Entrepreneurship Development in Rural Area Such ...RSIS International
The use of internet and information communication
technology (ICT) infrastructures is an essential aspect of
learning, this is why a lot of information on entrepreneurship
career choices are available online. However, the emerging
growth in the use of information and communication
technologies and services towards entrepreneurship development
is a challenge for efficient information dissemination and
learning especially in rural areas. This paper pointed out an area
in which MCIU can use Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) resources/infrastructure it possess for
entrepreneurship development and poverty alleviation in its
community. Thereby, encouraging social and economic growth,
and overcome the gap between urban and rural areas
entrepreneurship development. An online learning platform,
using video may contribute greatly in rural entrepreneurship
development such as MCIU community. Some examples of some
programmes like learning make over, headgear tying, bead
making, cake designing, etc online for a period of 4 to 6weeks
By using ICT (information and communication Technology) technical capabilities of women develop their entrepreneurial capabilities & enhance social, economic empowerment. Entrepreneurship has emerged as an invaluable tool for economic empowerment of women. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is always an essential element in business world. The survival of business organizations are largely depending on the efficient use of ICTs in enhancing their survival. ICTs are providing women entrepreneurs many opportunities to empower themselves in multifarious ways. Vital issues demanding further attention is improving the ability of women to utilize ICT effectively and in particular for knowledge attainment and creation, in personal and community development as well as socialization channel. Dr. Ritushree Narayan"Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs with ICT" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11667.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/other/11667/empowerment-of-women-entrepreneurs-with-ict/dr-ritushree-narayan
Including the Excluded Can ICTs empower poor communities? Towards an alternat...Soren Gigler
nder which conditions can information and communications technologies (ICTs) empower poor communities? This paper investigates this question, focusing on the role of information and communications technologies in promoting indigenous people's development in Latin America. First, the paper analyzes key factors under which information and knowledge can be instrumental and substantive for the empowerment of marginalized groups. Hereby, we argue that improved access to information and ICT skills, similar to the enhancement of a person's writing and reading skills, can enhance poor peoples' capabilities to make strategic life choices and to achieve the lifestyle they value. Furthermore, the paper develops an alternative evaluation framework for ICT interventions based on Sen's capability approach. This framework places, in contrast to the current discourse around the "digital divide", the human development of the poor and not technology at the center of the analysis. The paper concludes that there does not exist a direct and causal relationship between ICTs and empowerment, but that in fact this relationship is being shaped by a dynamic, multi-dimensional interrelationship between technology and the social context.
ICT for service delivery in Rural India –scope, challenges and present scenarioiosrjce
The present era of globalization is based on knowledge and information as it directly affects the
economic, social, cultural and political activities of all the regions of the world. Governments worldwide have
realized the role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’s) can play in socio-economic
development and India is no exception to this. Majority of Indian population resides in rural areas and their
isolation has restricted them from contributing to the national mainstream, adversely affecting the country’s
growth. Even after 60 years of independence, rural India has remained poor while the remaining country has
developed by leaps and bounds. Rural India is regarded information-poor and characterized by severe poverty,
illiteracy, lack of health services, lack of employment and overall backwardness. Only the proper
implementation of ICT’s can play a pivotal role in their overall development, especially in the sectors of health,
education and government services. To supplement ICT service delivery, Government of India has the National
IT Policy in place and is also on the verge of launching the massive Digital India programme. But this requires
dauntless will power & confidence, effective monitoring, local services & technology combined with lots of hard
work.
Information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) r.pdfannaelctronics
Information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) refers to the applying of
knowledge and communication technologies (ICTs) toward the social, economic, and political
development, with a specific stress on serving to poor and marginalized individuals and
communities. It aims to assist in international development by bridging the digital divide and
providing evenhanded access to technologies. ICT4D is grounded within the notions of
\"development\", \"growth\", \"progress\" and \"globalization\" and is commonly taken because
the use of technology to deliver a larger smart.[1] Another similar term utilized in the literature is
\"digital development\".[2] ICT4D attracts on theories and frameworks from several disciplines,
together with social science, economics, development studies, library and knowledge science,
and communication studies.[3]
ICT4D grew out of the tries to use rising computing technologies to boost conditions within the
developing countries. It formalized through a series of reports, conferences, and funding
initiatives that acted as key political avenues:[4] the 1998 World Development Report from the
planet Bank, lightness the role of information and ICTs in development; a report from the G8
Digital Opportunities Task Force, closing that ICTs play a key role in fashionable human
development, the planet Summits on the data Society command in Geneva in 2003 and port in
2005.
At least 3 phases may be known in ICT4D evolution:[5]
ICT4D 0.0: mid-1950s to late-1990s. the main focus of this earliest part was on the employment
of IT (not ICT) in government and personal sector organizations in developing countries. one
among the earliest computers utilized in a developing country was a HEC machine put in in 1956
to undertake numerical calculations within the Indian Institute of Statistics in Calcutta.[6]
ICT4D 1.0: late-1990s to late-2000s. the appearance of the Millennium Development Goals
combined with the increase and unfold of the net in industrial countries crystal rectifier to a fast
increase in investments in ICT infrastructure and comes in developing countries. the foremost
typical application was the telecentre, accustomed bring info on development problems like
health, education, and agricultural extension, into poor communities. Later, telecentres were
conjointly accustomed deliver government services[citation needed].
ICT4D 2.0: late-2000s forwards. there\'s no clear boundary between phases one.0 and 2.0. the
main focus within the part two.0 progressively shifts toward technologies in use, like the
transportable and SMS technologies. there\'s less concern with e-readiness and a lot of interest
within the impact of ICTs on development. to boot, there\'s a lot of specialise in the poor as
producers and innovators with ICTs (as opposition being shoppers of ICT-based information).
ICT4D 2.0 is regarding reframing the poor. wherever ICT4D one.0 marginalised them,
permitting a supply-driven focus, ICT4D 2.0 central.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
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Charlie Greenberg, Host
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
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All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
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We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
To Graph or Not to Graph Knowledge Graph Architectures and LLMs
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1. IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSRJCE)
ISSN: 2278-0661 Volume 3, Issue 2 (July-Aug. 2012), PP 32-35
www.iosrjournals.org
Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Rural
India
Arathi Chitla
Associate Professor & head Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering Telangana
University, Dichpally, Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: Since early 90s Information and Communication Technologies are playing a pivotal role in the
development process. In the globalization era, India using ICTs to promote their development programs as well
as reaches the poor to strengthen their lively hood. In this paper how the ICT using in eradication of poverty as
well as the e governance performance has been discussed. And also the current ICT initiatives tend to focus on
infrastructure development and the extension of information and communication services from the centre to the
periphery. This paper mainly focused on how the ICT intervention in rural development initiatives is capable of
development rural India.
Key words: ICT, e-governance, rural development, rural India, globalization
I. Introduction
The buzz word „Technology‟ is a double-edged sword in present days. It became a part of life and
livelihood of any country. In the 20th century, rapid techno-logical advances led to rising standards of living,
literacy, health and life expectancy. They also made possible a century of more deadly warfare, the
industrialization of mass murder, global warming and ecocide. The promise of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) for the 21st century likewise presents both opportunities and challenges. ICTs, like all
technologies, are tools. How they are used depends on the user and the context. In the era of globalization
information revolution and the extraordinary increase in the spread of knowledge have given birth to a new era--
one of knowledge and information which affects directly economic, social, cultural and political activities of all
regions of the world, including India. Governments worldwide have recognized the role that Information and
Communication Technologies could play in socio-economic development. A number of countries especially
those in the developed world and some in developing countries are putting in place policies and plans designed
to transform their economies into an information and knowledge economy. In present days developed countries
like USA, Canada, and a number of European countries, as well as Asian countries like India, Singapore,
Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and South American countries like Brazil, Chile, and Mexico among others, and
Australia and Mauritius either already have in place comprehensive ICTs policies and plans or are at an
advanced stage of implementing these programmes across their economies and societies. Some of these
countries implementing ICTs and their deployment for socio-economic development as one area where they can
quickly establish global dominance and reap tremendous payoff in terms of wealth creation and generation of
high quality employment to strengthen their lively hood. On the other aspect, some other countries regard the
development and utilization of ICTs within their economy and society as a key component of their national
vision to improve the quality of life, knowledge and international competitiveness.
The scope and pace of recent change is a function of revolutionary advances in ICTs. ICTs are
basically information-handling tools – a varied set of goods, applications and services that are used to produce,
store, process, distribute and exchange information for the development of the country. They include the “old”
and “traditional” ICTs of radio, television and telephone, and the “new” and “advanced” ICTs of computers,
satellite and wireless technology and the Internet. These different tools are now able to work together, and
combine to form our “networked world” -a massive infrastructure of interconnected telephone services,
standardized computing hardware, the Internet, radio and television, which reaches into every corner of the
globe. This “Essentials” is written at a time when the use of ICTs for development is on the threshold of a very
active period of experimentation. The focus is shifting from understanding ICTs as pure technologies to be used
in addressing specific needs -the project approach - to a holistic approach that sees ICTs as key development
enablers. This new focus recognizes that the potential of ICTs is tethered to a complex mixture of international,
national and local conditions, with the policy environments being paramount. Informed policy choices are
critical, as are creative combinations of public-private partnerships (UNDP et. al., 2001). ICT-enabled social and
economic opportunity are some sobering statistics: one-third of the world‟s population has yet to make a phone
call, less than one-fifth has experienced the Internet, and most of the information exchanged over the Internet is
in English, the language of some 10% of the world‟s population (UNDP et. al., 2001). These statistics illustrate
one aspect of what is sometimes called “the Digital Divide” – the inability of a large portion of the world‟s
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population to access and effectively use ICTs and the potential benefits they enable. In fact, the Digital Divide -
the disparities between the “connected” and the “unplugged” - is really a reflection of the age-old divides of
poverty, education, and restricted human choices. Uneven access to ICT tools and networks -within countries
and between countries - both reflects, and threatens to exacerbate, existing inequalities.
II. Rural Development and ICTs
In developing countries like India the concept of development linked up with the rural development.
Most of the Asian countries are depended in rural areas. The Governments of those countries concentrated to
develop or uplift the rural areas for strengthen their economical and social development. The specific concern
here is the potential role and importance of ICTs in support of rural development. Current ICT initiatives tend to
focus on infrastructure development and the extension of information and communication services from the
centre to the periphery (World Bank, 1999). In this context, visions of a network age of integrated information
systems on a global scale seem far removed from the reality of rural areas in most developing countries which
are far from becoming fully integrated in „global information networks‟. Particularly how far ICTs offer any
new solutions to long-standing rural development problems and whether they can make a significant
contribution to enhancing existing and ongoing initiatives. The context of rural development has changed
rapidly in recent years but some three-quarters of the world‟s poor still live in rural areas. Furthermore, although
in decline, agriculture remains the direct and indirect base for the economic livelihoods of the majority of the
world‟s population (IFAD, 2001). One of the most impacts of backwardness is poverty. ICT can play an
important role in many aspects of rural development. It can also help to better govern various aspects of rural
development. The working definition (used by the British Council) emphasizes that Governance involves
interaction between the formal institutions and those in civil society. Governance refers to a process whereby
elements in society wield power, authority and influence and enact policies and decisions concerning public life
and social upliftment. ICT can strengthen the role of each governance pillar in rural development and poverty
reduction and also it can facilitate speedy, transparent, accountable, efficient and effective interaction between
the public, citizens, business and other agencies. This not only promotes better administration and better
business environment, but also saves time and money in transactions costs of government operations (IICD
2001).
The ICT is the main factor for the recent changes of the rural face. There is an extensive literature on
the benefits of recent changes for rural areas (Kellick 2000). Narratives of change range from extreme optimism
to extreme pessimism, while on the one hand processes of globalization imply potential increased growth,
opportunities and income; on the other they imply potential increased inequality, risk, vulnerability and social
instability. Managing processes of transition in rural areas to ensure these risks are minimized and potential
benefits maximized, represents a huge challenge for rural development. It is clear however those successful
future strategies must be characterized by greater flexibility and adaptability than those of the past (Ellis and
Biggs, 2001). ICTs have a potential for economic growth and social empowerment. Using direct or indirect
application of ICT, in rural development sector has also been referred to as “Rural Informatics”. Rural
economies can be benefited from ICT by focusing on social production, social consumption and social services
in the rural areas. Sustained development using rural informatics is possible, only if ICT interventions are able
to respond to the local needs and re-adjust as per the prevailing knowledge of the rural areas. To understand the
needs and local knowledge prevalent at the grassroots, these interventions should preferably have an effective
bi-directional link. In any kind of development citizens of their society is the most important aspect of the
Government. The inculcation of a Citizen-to-Government (C2G) and Citizen-to-Citizen (C2C) interface would
provide this link that would also lead to community participation in design and implementation of ICT
interventions. This in return could promise better economic opportunities as well as social inclusion of rural
people in the processes of governance. Such attributes in the social set up are essential prerequisites for good
governance and rural development.
III. ICT and Poverty Reduction
As part of promoting the democracy and good governance, the role of ICT is catalytic in the complex
task of poverty reduction by leveraging the effects on earnings opportunities, on educational and health services.
When the ICT is pave a way to exchange of information between the societies, since information exchange is
part of nearly every element of the economy, the impact of improvements in the capacity for information
exchange will depend critically on how the rest of the economy functions. This suggests the centrality of a
holistic approach in evaluating the impact of ICT. The impact of improved ICT access on farm earnings through
increased knowledge of market prices will be muted if there are no roads to carry crops to markets, or there are
no markets because of an unreformed agricultural sector (World Bank 2001). Any approach using ICT in the
interest of poverty reduction has to be broad-based and tailored to various sectors and build inter-linkages (Ibid).
According to a study carried out in India, Jamaica and South Africa the effectiveness of ICT in combating
poverty depends on i) complementarities with other local level poverty reduction and development initiatives, ii)
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responding to the local community needs, and iii) involving stakeholders in applications development . The goal
of using ICT with marginalized groups, such as the poor, is not only about overcoming the digital divide, but
rather enforcing and furthering the process of social inclusion, which is required for transformation of the
environment and social system that reproduces poverty. Technology can assist in this process, but efforts should
not be just limited to it. It has been proposed (UNDP 2001 b) that strong linkages need to be established
between direct ICT interventions and national-level programs that deploy ICT as an enabler in development.
IV. ICT and Governance
ICT is an integral part of development strategies of both developing and developed countries. It has
great potential to bring in the desired social transformations by enhancing access to people, services,
information and other technologies. ICT applications can enhance poor people's opportunities by improving
their access to markets, health, and education. Furthermore, ICT can empower the poor by expanding the use of
government services, and reduce risks by widening access to micro finance (Cecchini and Scott, 2003). The uses
of ICT for development are actively promoted, for economic development, job-creation, rural development and
poverty-alleviation.
In any society the process of development is to be aided by its governance. If the government works
efficiently, the society will be in a elite position. The goal of governance “should be to develop capacities that
are needed to realize development that gives priority to the poor, and creates needed opportunities for
employment and other livelihoods” (The World Bank, 1992, UNDP, 1994). In this context any government
should give top priority to their poor to uplift and provide minimum facilities like food, cloths, shelter to them.
When increased number of poor, hungry or marginalized people in a country represents decrease in its quality of
governance. To promote development, various studies have proposed governance in the contextual realities of
each country, including veritable participation of citizens in the governmental decision-making process. Several
institutions and experts accept Governance as a reflexive process, wherein policies, institutions, outcomes and
analysis interact, to maximise the process of participatory development (UNDP, 1997).
V. Impact of e-governance on Rural India
When India turns to globalization route, by adopting ICT in early 1990s, public sector underwent a
major transformation. Application of ICT in processes of governance can be considered in two categories viz.
for improving government processes and secondly for building interaction with and within civil society. The
examples of the former category are: dissemination of public information grievance redressal mechanisms,
utility payments and billing services. This intervention of ICT in public domain, managed by Government, is
referred as e-Government. Secondly, ICT improves civil society participation in the governing process, which is
also referred as e-Governance. E-Governance has a greater scope and connotation than e-Government, even
though ordinarily the terms are used interchangeably. E-Governance permits new ways of participation of
citizens and communities for debating. Such interactions facilitate provision of accurate information about
social problems and their possible solutions. It empowers communities to determine their own future by
developing self-efficacy and collective efficacy. Indeed if Good Governance leading to Development is the goal
of governance, then e-Governance serves as a means to attain this goal.
When the importance of e-governance increased in the society the rural India connected with ICTs
within a short period. Rural e-Governance can provide timely information to the citizens and have the potential
to spawn innovative means of wealth generation in rural context. It leads to improve the standards of the
people. ICT can improve living standards in remote and rural areas by providing important commercial, social
and educational benefits. Electronic service centres have a pivotal role to play, especially in reaching out to the
marginalized sections living in remote areas. A study by Wilson (2000) concludes that in a developing economy
like India, ICT has development applications in education, governance, environmental monitoring, health,
human rights promotion, economic growth and other areas. The study underscores that a purely technology
centric approach widens the digital divide between developed and underdeveloped. An earlier research confirms
that transaction costs have substantially reduced by adopting automated supply chain management models for
selling agriculture produce. Other studies show that e-government projects are successful in rural India as it acts
as an intermediary between government and recipients, while pursuing commercially sustainable objectives.
In the process of eradication of poverty in rural India, e-Governance implementation to cover 135
million rural poor is an increasingly complex process. Many studies states that success stories of e-Governance
in rural India are isolated cases, and says that “sum total of the Indian experience in terms of two important
parameters viz. villages connected and lives transformed are yet too minimal”. Although there are more than
fifty grassroots‟ projects currently using modern ICT for development in India, Keniston (2002) despairingly
notes that since no systematic study or evaluation has been conducted on ICT based projects so “opportunities to
learn the diverse creative Indian experience so far remain almost entirely wasted”. This indicates how the Indian
government has concentrated to utilize the ICT for upliftment of the poor people with its e-governance. Ray
(2005) summarizes that An Inclusive Framework for e-Governance some of the good governance initiatives for
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poverty alleviation have not translated into social good due to slack institutional mechanisms. In his research
Wolfram (2004) suggests that to resolve the rampant “institutional disequilibria” there is a need to supply
globally competitive products emerging from traditional knowledge of the region. There are several gaps
associated with deployment of the information village projects where the larger goals of empowerment, dignity
and “preservation of traditional technologies” are not considered. In view of such limitations, it is important to
propose some alternative approaches to rural e-Governance projects.
VI. Conclusion
In recent past few years the governments adopting Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) initiatives in rural areas are capable of enabling the governance to achieve rural development and their
integration with the grassroots is critical for sustainability. An integrated framework for ICT interventions in
rural areas is required that could amicably blend community needs, knowledge and inputs along with inputs of
other stakeholders. In the process of development the Governments concentrating on the eradication of poverty,
in this connection they are completely concentrated in rural areas. With the impact of the Information
Technology, the whole world became global village. It is very clear that ICT can contribute to poverty
reduction, if it is tailored to the needs of the poor and if it is used in the right way for right purposes and
complemented with required reforms.
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