Community Digital Development
Community leadership driven process Engages local technical talent Increase diffusion and adoption of Information Technology (computing and telecommunications) though projects Improve productivity, competitiveness, create economic and social opportunities and enhance quality of life in the community.
Digital Development Components Infrastructure access & availability Individual awareness & capability Organizational capability Public Private
Digital Development over Time Time Development Level Infrastructure Individual capabilities Organizational capabilities
Community Digital Development Source Laudeman – Individual Capacity Organizational Capacity Tech Facilities Leadership Projects
Sustainable Digital Development Community lead Focus on benefits to people – not technology Projects that improve IT access, diffusion and adoption Human capacity Economic and community development
Southern Rural Development Center Connecting Rural Communities Connecting Rural Communities