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Information Literacy in Kenya
Author(s) -
Tilvawala Khushbu,
Myers Michael D.,
Andrade Antonio Díaz
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the electronic journal of information systems in developing countries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.41
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 1681-4835
DOI - 10.1002/j.1681-4835.2009.tb00275.x
Subject(s) - information and communications technology , developing country , literacy , information literacy , business , economic growth , information technology , knowledge management , public relations , political science , computer science , economics , world wide web , law
There are a growing number of information and communications technologies (ICT) initiatives in developing countries. These initiatives are usually undertaken on the basis that they are important for social and economic development. However, one barrier to the efficient utilisation of ICT in developing countries is the relatively low level of information literacy. Without the ability to manipulate and use information effectively, investments in ICT‐for‐development projects may be unsuccessful. In this research project, three ICT initiatives in Kenya are analysed in the light of the dimensions of information literacy. Implications for other developing countries are discussed.