Title: Borderland telecentres: learning and connectivity at the edge

Authors: Blanca C. Garcia

Addresses: El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, 277, Tecnicos. Col. Tecnologico, P. Code 64700, Monterrey, Mexico

Abstract: This research paper explores a telecentre initiative as part of a comprehensive regional development strategy in the borderland region between Mexico and the USA. Following a knowledge-based development approach, an outlook on how telecentres can play a networking role for knowledge management and learning is explored.

Keywords: telecentres; ICT; knowledge-based development; KBD; knowledge cities; information technology; communications; digital policy; regional development; borderland regions; USA; United States; Mexico; networking; knowledge management; learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2012.047037

International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, 2012 Vol.3 No.2, pp.103 - 125

Received: 02 Mar 2012
Accepted: 02 Mar 2012
Published online: 31 Jul 2014 *

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