An analysis of factors influencing success of ICT4D projects: a case study of the Schools Computerisation Programme in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe.

Auteurs-es

  • Donna Musiyandaka Chinhoyi University of Technology
  • Gideon Ranga Chinhoyi University of Technology
  • Jacqueline Fungai Kiwa Chinhoyi University of Technology

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.15353/joci.v9i4.3144

Mots-clés :

ICT4D programmes, success factors

Résumé

A study was carried out to ascertain the reasons for low usage of computers donated through a Schools Computerisation Programme in rural government secondary schools in Mashonaland West Province. Beneficiaries of the programme (i.e. headmasters, teachers, school children, community residents) in three districts were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. The most prevalent reasons were low computer literacy, limited access to computers, internet/culture conflicts, no spill-over effects of ICTs to surrounding communities and high-levels of technophobia. We recommend a coordinated multi-dimensional participatory Critical Success Factors Model which can be used for similar ICT4D projects so that programmes realise their originally intended outcomes.

Bibliographies de l'auteur-e

Donna Musiyandaka, Chinhoyi University of Technology

Donna Musiyandaka is a Lecturer and Chairperson of the Department of ICT and Electronics: School of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology. E-mail: dmusiyandaka@cut.ac.zw

Gideon Ranga, Chinhoyi University of Technology

Gideon Ranga is a lecturer in the ICT and Electronics Department: School of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. E-mail: rangags@gmail.com.

Jacqueline Fungai Kiwa, Chinhoyi University of Technology

Jacqueline Fungai Kiwa is a recent graduate of the ICT and Electronics Department: School of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. E-mail: jacquelinekiwa@gmail.com.

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Publié-e

2013-12-05

Numéro

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2013): Special Issue: Community Informatics in Southern Africa

Rubrique

Research Articles