Abstract
This paper focuses on the effectiveness and efficiency of IT initiatives in rural areas where topology creates isolation to developmental activities. A village is selected for the study and information is gathered through interviews of village dwellers. These collected responses are then analyzed and a gaps model is proposed.
Highlights
It is an all accepted fact that computers have the potential of changing the world in a big way
We focused on use of open ended interviews to build up through personal narratives to determine if and how villagers see the role of information and communication technologies (IT)
We found that none of them could totality define IT the closest one dealt with information exchange
Summary
It is an all accepted fact that computers have the potential of changing the world in a big way. IT initiatives play an important role in formulating development strategies for a state, organization or country The involvement of these initiatives in development is crucial. It may be for economic development, job-creation, rural development and poverty-alleviation etc These initiatives have great potential to bring in the desired social transformation by enhancing its access to people, services, information and other technologies. Citizens can be empowered by these initiatives through reaching out to them ensuring social and financial inclusion [2] These initiatives can elevate living standards in remote and rural areas by providing important commercial, social and educational benefits [3]. We started with identification of the village and using interviews to assess the factors
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