John A. Daly's Link to BOSTID Publications

For a number of years I was privaleged to be USAID's project manager for projects with the National Academy of Science's Board on Science and Technology for International Development. The Humanities Development Libary has posted a number of books developed under that project, making them available for free downloading. Most deal with under-exploited technologies with potential economic value for developing nations. The series was published in the 1980's and early 1990's but many of the reports contain material that is still relevant.

Humanities Development Library BOSTID publications

Here are some of the books most relevant to the general topic of ICT for Development and Science and Technology for Development:

Bridge Builders - African Experiences with Information and Communication Technology (1996)

Information and Computer Technology Fact Sheets(1996)

Marshaling Technology for Development (1995)

Policy Issues in Microcomputer Applications for Developing Countries (1992)

Research For Development (1991)

Microcomputer Applications In Education And Training For Developing Countries (1987)

Science And Technology for Development (1987)

Microcomputers and their applications for developing countries (1986)