Borderland telecentres: learning and connectivity at the edge. (1st January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garcia, Blanca C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of knowledge-based development. Volume 3:Number 2(2012)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2012-01-01
• Subjects: telecentres -- ICTs for development -- knowledge-based development -- KBD -- knowledge cities -- KCs -- digital policy; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; City planning -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 307.116
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-4468

Abstract

This research paper explores a telecentre initiative as part of a comprehensive regional development strategy in the borderland region between Mexico and the USA. Following a knowledge-based development approach, an outlook on how telecentres can play a networking role for knowledge management and learning is explored.