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Publisher: Dorendra Bahadur Thapa
Published: May 8 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Governing the Digital Commons: ICT4D in an Unequal World explores how digital technologies can be harnessed to create inclusive, equitable, and sustainable futures. Dorendra Bahadur Thapa draws on decades of research, policy engagement, and field practice to examine the promises and pitfalls of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). Moving beyond the traditional focus on access, the book highlights the deeper challenges of digital inequality-differences in usage, benefits, and power. It introduces the concept of the digital commons, emphasizing shared ownership, participatory governance, and collective responsibility in managing digital resources. Through real-world case studies, practical frameworks, and systems thinking, Thapa demonstrates how digital transformation must be people-centered, context-aware, and equity-driven. Readers will gain tools to diagnose barriers, map ecosystems, co-design solutions, and measure impact in ways that prioritize inclusion and sustainability. This book is both analytical and practical, bridging theory with actionable strategies for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and communities. Ultimately, it calls for a shift from passive adoption to active agency-empowering individuals and institutions to shape digital futures that serve the public good. It is a timely contribution to debates on technology, governance, and justice in an increasingly unequal world.
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