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

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Neglection of cultural patterns

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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?

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Raising awareness for ICT projects

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Responding to the needs of the community

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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

Economically:   Limited effects

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