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Global evidence of age-structured differences in MDG awareness among users of personal computers
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Ngwenya, E, Global evidence of age-structured differences in MDG awareness among users of personal computers, ICTs and the Millennium Development Goals: A United Nations Perspective, Springer, H Kaur, X Tao (ed), New York, pp. 55-66. ISBN 978-1-4899-7438-9 (2014) [Research Book Chapter]
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DOI: doi:10.1007/978-1-4899-7439-6_4
Abstract
One of the major challenges facing the achievement of Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs) is the level of MDG awareness. High levels of MDG
awareness require information and communication technology (ICT) for propagating,
promoting and monitoring goals, programs and achievement of goals. The use
of ICT in promoting MDGs relies on access to and the extent of use of personal
computers (PCs). Exposure and use of PCs varies considerably, across age cohorts.
It is paramount, therefore, to examine any evidence of age-structured differences in
MDG awareness across use of PCs. Data from the World Value Surveys (2005-
2008) are examined, drawing from a sample of 50,773 respondents. The link
between MDG awareness and PC use is examined using t-tests of differences in
proportions of MDG-aware respondents. Determinants of MDG awareness among
PC users, in seven age groups, are identified using odds ratios (ORs) from a logistic
regression model of MDG awareness. The results obtained are of global significance
given that the impact of the ICT revolution on achieving MDGs is considered
to rely significantly on PC use and access to broadband. These results have implications
for promoting and monitoring achievement of MDG targets.
Item Details
Item Type: | Research Book Chapter |
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Keywords: | age structure, personal computers, ICTs, MDG awareness |
Research Division: | Economics |
Research Group: | Applied Economics |
Research Field: | Applied Economics not elsewhere classified |
Objective Division: | Information and Communication Services |
Objective Group: | Other Information and Communication Services |
Objective Field: | Information and Communication Services not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Ngwenya, E (Dr Elkana Ngwenya) |
ID Code: | 91764 |
Year Published: | 2014 |
Deposited By: | NC Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability |
Deposited On: | 2014-05-29 |
Last Modified: | 2018-04-05 |
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