Praise for this book 'In a fascinating world of fast-changing information and communications, dramatic changes in poverty and myriad relationships among them, ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction is a gem. Focusing on Eastern and Southern Africa, it provides a wise development of theoretical perspectives and analytical studies, together with a knowledge-rich tapestry of the hundreds of ways in which ICTs are used by poor people and others in reducing (or sometimes increasing) poverty.'Key public priorities are analysed in depth, pointing to good regulation, which largely determines cost and access; investment in the national ICT infrastructure; investments in the development of poverty-reducing and cost-saving applications in governance and public services -notably education, health and security; and sufficient support for research and innovation. It is a must-read for all interested in the changing global and local faces of economic, social and political life.'