Shirin Madon
The Internet and socio?economic development: exploring the interaction
London School of Economics and Political Science
article attempts gain understanding current potential impact internet fourfifths worlds population living developing countries twothirds poor first attempts put todays rapid advances information communication technology broader debate development role information next explores interaction internet key dimensions development finally discusses key policy implications internet diffusion usage governments developing countries address include increasing role intermediary institutions creation dissemination relevant knowledge internet order technology used way compatible local development goals