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Abstract:
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have a major impact on western societies concerning economy, politics and culture. These technologies are a main driving force for societal progress and prosperity within such societies. But this development is still very limited and many regions of the world are cut off from the global information flow and have not yet arrived in the so called information age. The paper at hand gives, based on the five dimensions of society (ecological, political, cultural, economical and technological), an assessment of progress and challenges the Republic of Malawi is facing concerning the implementation of ICTs. For this purpose, a case study in the Republic of Malawi was carried out, using expert interview surveys with Malawian decision-makers and questionnaires for the general public. |