•For many of
these things, absolutely nothing (in some cases “we” caused these problems)
•But
information is an important resource
•After basic
necessities are met, can we use information technology to empower a rural village?
•Could this
be a model for “leapfrogging” intermediate stages of development?
•Could this
lead to more sustainable means of providing rural livelihoods?
•Some people
think so.