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Introduction

Education, ICT, and International Development

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Post-Secondary Education and Technology

Part of the book series: International and Development Education ((INTDE))

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Higher education has been identified in nations worldwide as an avenue for developing the local human resources and delivering the skilled expertise needed to promote economic development. This recognition has driven individuals, corporations, educational institutions, as well as governmental and nongovernmental organizations to make education a top priority.

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Clothey, R., Austin-Li, S., Weidman, J.C. (2012). Introduction. In: Clothey, R., Austin-Li, S., Weidman, J.C. (eds) Post-Secondary Education and Technology. International and Development Education. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137037770_1

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