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Progress on the global digital divide: an ethical perspective based on Amartya Sen’s capabilities model [Book Review]

Ethics and Information Technology 11 (4):255-263 (2009)

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Editorial: ICT and the capability approach.Ilse Oosterlaken & Jeroen van den Hoven - 2011 - Ethics and Information Technology 13 (2):65-67.details In discussions about justice, development, well-being and equality, the capability approach (CA)Footnote1 founded by economist Amartya Sen and philosopher Martha Nussbaum attaches central importance to individual human capabilities. These are the effective freedoms or real opportunities of people to achieve valuable ‘beings and doings’ (also called ‘functionings’ by capability theorists). Resources—including technical artifacts—may contribute to the expansion of one’s capabilities, but there may also be all sorts of ‘conversion factors’ in place that prevent this. The approach highlights the ‘multidimensionality’ of (...) Download Export citation Bookmark 1 citation
Editorial: ICT and the capability approach. [REVIEW]Ilse Oosterlaken & Jeroen Den Hoven - 2011 - Ethics and Information Technology 13 (2):65-67.details Download Export citation Bookmark 1 citation
Human capabilities and information and communication technology: the communicative connection. [REVIEW]William F. Birdsall - 2011 - Ethics and Information Technology 13 (2):93-106.details The potential contributions information and communication technology (ICT) can make to advancing human capabilities are acknowledged by both the capability approach (CA) and ICT communities. However, there is a lack of genuine engagement between the two communities. This paper addresses the question: How can a collaborative dialogue between the CA and ICT communities be advanced? A prerequisite to exploring collaboratively the potential use of particular technologies with specific capabilities is a conceptual framework within which a dialogue can be undertaken to (...) Download Export citation Bookmark 1 citation
Understanding benefits realisation of iREACH from a capability approach perspective.Helena Grunfeld, Sokleap Hak & Tara Pin - 2011 - Ethics and Information Technology 13 (2):151-172.details The research presented in this paper is the first wave of a longitudinal study of a Cambodian information and communication for development (ICT4D) project, iREACH, aimed at testing a framework for evaluating whether and how such initiatives can contribute to capabilities, empowerment and sustainability. The framework is informed by Amartya Sen’s capability approach (CA), uses a participatory methodology, considers the micro-, meso-, and macro- levels in understanding the role ICT can play in the development process, and adopts a forward-looking longitudinal (...) Download Export citation Bookmark
Technology, capabilities and critical perspectives: what can critical theory contribute to Sen’s capability approach? [REVIEW]Yingqin Zheng & Bernd Carsten Stahl - 2011 - Ethics and Information Technology 13 (2):69-80.details This paper explores what insights can be drawn from critical theory to enrich and strengthen Sen’s capability approach in relation to technology and human development. The two theories share some important commonalities: both are concerned with the pursuit of “a good life”; both are normative theories rooted in ethics and meant to make a difference, and both are interested in democracy. The paper provides a brief overview of both schools of thought and their applications to technology and human development. Three (...) Download Export citation Bookmark 6 citations

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