This paper briefly looks at the problems associated with increasing IT use in developing countries, and looks at some solutions that will soon be available. The numbers of computer and Internet users in the Developing world are gradually increasing. However, their use outside professional organisations such as governments and universities is severely limited by a number of factors.
Computers are still expensive despite dramatic price drops in America and Europe.
A cheap personal computer is at least twice as expensive in South Africa as it is in Europe. The high cost of using hte Internet. On average between 4-10 times more expensive than in Europe. Lack of broad technical skills among the general population to use these systems. Erratic or expensive energy supplies to run these systems.