This background paper is intended to be read in conjunction with 'The Contribution of ICTs to Achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)' (DCD/DAC/POVNET(2004)15/REV1). It presents background details for each main point
This report aims to give an overview of what DAC members currently know about how information and communication technology (ICT) use in developing economies can stimulate economic growth and poverty reduction. It draws attention to the cross-cutting applications of ICTs, to their role as tools, not goals, and links their use to development co-operation