%0 Conference Proceedings
%T A Framework to Explain the Relation Between ICT and Development: Combining Affordances and the Capability Approach
%+ Örebro University
%+ University of Agder (UIA)
%A Hatakka, Mathias
%A Sæbø, Øystein
%A Thapa, Devinder
%Z Part 1: Pushing the Boundaries - New Research Methods, Theory and Philosophy in ICT4D
%< avec comité de lecture
%( IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
%B 15th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries (ICT4D)
%C Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
%Y Petter Nielsen
%Y Honest Christopher Kimaro
%I Springer International Publishing
%3 Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D
%V AICT-552
%N Part II
%P 60-71
%8 2019-05-01
%D 2019
%R 10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3_6
%K Affordances
%K Capability approach
%K ICT4D
%K Education
%K Kenya
%Z Computer Science [cs]Conference papers
%X In this paper, we suggest a framework to better explain the relation between ICT and development. The framework combines two theories: The Capability Approach and Affordances. The capability approach defines development as freedom of choice; and the affordances explains the relational aspects of people and technology. These two theories complement each other by connecting the means (technology) to the ends (development). A case study of ICT and study-circle education in rural areas of Kenya is used to illustrate the framework. Using the framework, the study revealed how actualization of affordances of internet-cafe enhanced income capabilities of marginalized people; however, at the same time, shows perception and actualization of affordances were contingent on the availability of resources, skills, socio-cultural norms, and infrastructure.
%G English
%Z TC 9
%Z WG 9.4
%2 https://inria.hal.science/hal-02281317/document
%2 https://inria.hal.science/hal-02281317/file/484106_1_En_6_Chapter.pdf
%L hal-02281317
%U https://inria.hal.science/hal-02281317
%~ IFIP
%~ IFIP-AICT
%~ IFIP-TC
%~ IFIP-WG
%~ IFIP-TC9
%~ IFIP-ICT4D
%~ IFIP-WG9-4
%~ IFIP-AICT-552