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Internet governance and developing countries: implications for India
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2014India’s contribution towards deliberations on Internet governance is mature but lacks consistency and coherence.DocumentChina and international law in cyberspace
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, 2014Despite major differences on cyberspace policy between the United States and China, a recent development at the United Nations illustrates some basic areas of agreement. China is one of 15 countries, including the United States, comprising the UN Group of Government Experts (GGE).DocumentCivil society and knowledge management in West Africa
West Africa Civil Society Institute, 2013The author aims to provide an overview of key issues in relation to the production, documentation and communication of knowledge by civil society in West Africa. Firstly, the paper offers and justifies a working definition of knowledge and civil society respectively.DocumentInnovative Asia: advancing the knowledge-based economy - highlights of the forthcoming ADB study
Asian Development Bank, 2014This paper provides highlights from an Asian Development Bank (ADB) study titled “Asia’s Knowledge Economies: Next Policy Agenda.” A suite of reports will be completed shortly under this study: a flagship report on knowledge-based economies in Asia; four country reports on the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan; and a report on creative productiDocumentInternet gvernance and developing countries: implications for India
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2014Despite having one of the largest numbers of Internet users in the world and having a strong base in ICT services, public opinion in India is ill-formed and government departments have not engaged in wider consultations in the process of formulating India’s stance on Internet governance. India’s response towards intimidating digital surveillance has been rather weak.DocumentRed cloud rising: cloud computing in China
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, 2013In recent years the Chinese government has prioritized the development of cloud computing technology with the twin goals of expanding Chinese military and civilian access to cloud computing information technology (IT) resources and creating an internationally competitive Chinese cloud computing service industry.DocumentAn assessment of India’s innovation policies
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2014India’s industrial competitiveness arising out of technological depth (and technological value addition) does not compare well with other newly industrialised countries (NICs) in Asia.DocumentIinclusive innovation: definition, conceptualisation and future research priorities
Centre for Development Informatics, 2013There is increasing policy, practice and academic interest in “inclusive innovation”. In simple terms, this is the means by which new goods and services are developed for and/or by those who have been excluded from the development mainstream; particularly the billions living on lowest incomes.DocumentICTs and climate change mitigation in developing countries
Nexus for ICTs, Climate Change and Development, 2012Urgent action is required to reduce green house gase emissions. Developing countries overall are significant emitters, and they must maximise the use of ICTs. The briefing outlines:DocumentAnalyzing policy for inclusive innovation: the mobile sector and base-of-the-pyramid markets in Kenya
Centre for Development Informatics, 2013Recent interest in inclusive innovation to serve base-of-the-pyramid markets has so far produced relatively little evidence about the role of policy.Pages
