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Stakeholder Theory and ICT in rural Macha, Zambia Astrid Kroczek, Copenhagen Business School Gertjan van Stam, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Fred Mweetwa, Macha Works
ICT projects in SSA – bridging the Digital Divide? ICT projects are acknowledged to contribute to development. Still, many projects fail and are not sustainable in the long term. Some reasons for failure are:
Neglection of end-user‘s capabilities
Neglection of cultural patterns
Technology-focused, top-down approach
Research question What is the connection between stakeholder involvement on community and user level and the success of the LinkNet Project in Macha, Zambia?
THE ICT PROJECT LINKNET IN RURAL ZAMBIA
Implementation of New Projects in Macha
Stakeholder Involvement in LinkNet How is the local community involved in LinkNet?
Raising awareness for ICT projects
Responding to the needs of the community
Community participation
4 Levels of Stakeholder Involvement 1.
Inform Stakeholders
2.
Consult with Stakeholders
3.
Partner with stakeholders
4.
Give control to stakeholders
Conclusion: The relationship of stakeholder involment on the project Two findings: Socially: high influence High community acceptance Higher awareness of ICT services
