Abstract

Reviews the problems of implementing information technology in developing countries and cites examples from African projects. The use of CD-ROM for access to information is examined, and experiences at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia in introducing CD-ROM search services are described. (Contains five references.) (LRW)

Citation

Kanamugire, A.B. (1993). Implementing Information Technology Projects in Developing Countries. Information Development, 9(1), 58-65. Retrieved March 21, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/146767/.

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Keywords

• Access to Information
• College Libraries
• Developing Nations
• Information Dissemination
• information technology
• Library Administration
• Library Automation
• Library Collection Development
• Library Services
• Optical Data Disks
• Problems
• Program Implementation