The role of governments in planning and dqeveloping digital libraries in developing countries

Abstract

ICT revolution has not only presented us with a powerful technological instrument to boost up creativity, innovation, economic prosperity, social mobility, solidarity and welfare; but also paved the road for mankind to live in harmony in their societies. The World Summit on Information Sciences has time and again emphasized the dynamic role of ICT. as enabler of development, by improving positioning in the global economy, and directly targeting the full range of development objectives. This is a new vision for developing countries, LDCS, and countries with economy in transition to make a tiger leap to catch up with the rest of the world. The challenge now is double folded: to balance a sustainable economic growth with social empowerment.