Exploring digital divide in the maldives

Mohamed Shareef; Adegboyega Ojo; Tomasz Janowski

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-15479-9_5

Exploring digital divide in the maldives

Mohamed Shareef
, Adegboyega Ojo
, Tomasz Janowski

United Nations University—International Institute for Software Technology

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The central role of ICT in development and its ethical implications have kept the longstanding discussions of the Digital Divide active in the international development and research communities, with new perspectives on how to measure and interpret this inequality. In this paper, we examine the nature of the Digital Divide in the Maldives – between the nation’s capital and the Atolls, between the Atolls and across the nation, and the evolution of these divides over time. In order to inform more effective policy interventions, we also attempt at identifying clusters within the country that share similar Digital Divide concerns. The results show significant disparities in the penetration of digital technologies. While we can observe the narrowing of the Digital Divide over time, the divide remains significant between the capital and the rest of the nation. Finally, we discuss the implications of these results to ICT development of Small Island Developing States.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	What Kind of Information Society? Governance, Virtuality, Surveillance, Sustainability, Resilience - 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference, HCC9 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference, CIP 2010 Held as Part of WCC 2010, Proceedings
Editors	Magda David Hercheui, Jacques Berleur, Lorenz M. Hilty
Publisher	Springer New York LLC
Pages	51-63
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Print)	9783642154782
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15479-9_5
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes
Event	9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers International Conference, HCC 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, CIP 2010 held as a part of 21st IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2010 - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 20 Sep 2010 → 23 Sep 2010

Publication series

Name	IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume	328
ISSN (Print)	1868-4238

Conference

Conference	9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers International Conference, HCC 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, CIP 2010 held as a part of 21st IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2010
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Brisbane
Period	20/09/10 → 23/09/10

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

Digital divide
Electronic government
Maldives
Small island developing states

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Shareef, M., Ojo, A., & Janowski, T. (2010). Exploring digital divide in the maldives. In M. D. Hercheui, J. Berleur, & L. M. Hilty (Eds.), What Kind of Information Society? Governance, Virtuality, Surveillance, Sustainability, Resilience - 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference, HCC9 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference, CIP 2010 Held as Part of WCC 2010, Proceedings (pp. 51-63). (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 328). Springer New York LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15479-9_5

Shareef, Mohamed ; Ojo, Adegboyega ; Janowski, Tomasz. / Exploring digital divide in the maldives. What Kind of Information Society? Governance, Virtuality, Surveillance, Sustainability, Resilience - 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference, HCC9 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference, CIP 2010 Held as Part of WCC 2010, Proceedings. editor / Magda David Hercheui ; Jacques Berleur ; Lorenz M. Hilty. Springer New York LLC, 2010. pp. 51-63 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology).

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Shareef, M, Ojo, A & Janowski, T 2010, Exploring digital divide in the maldives. in MD Hercheui, J Berleur & LM Hilty (eds), What Kind of Information Society? Governance, Virtuality, Surveillance, Sustainability, Resilience - 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference, HCC9 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference, CIP 2010 Held as Part of WCC 2010, Proceedings. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol. 328, Springer New York LLC, pp. 51-63, 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers International Conference, HCC 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, CIP 2010 held as a part of 21st IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2010, Brisbane, Australia, 20/09/10. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15479-9_5

Exploring digital divide in the maldives. / Shareef, Mohamed; Ojo, Adegboyega; Janowski, Tomasz.
What Kind of Information Society? Governance, Virtuality, Surveillance, Sustainability, Resilience - 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference, HCC9 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference, CIP 2010 Held as Part of WCC 2010, Proceedings. ed. / Magda David Hercheui; Jacques Berleur; Lorenz M. Hilty. Springer New York LLC, 2010. p. 51-63 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 328).

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Shareef M, Ojo A, Janowski T. Exploring digital divide in the maldives. In Hercheui MD, Berleur J, Hilty LM, editors, What Kind of Information Society? Governance, Virtuality, Surveillance, Sustainability, Resilience - 9th IFIP TC 9 International Conference, HCC9 2010 and 1st IFIP TC 11 International Conference, CIP 2010 Held as Part of WCC 2010, Proceedings. Springer New York LLC. 2010. p. 51-63. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology). doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-15479-9_5

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