INVESTIGADORES
VERA Paula
artículos
Título:
Appropriation of ICTs by informal communities in metropolitan cities. The case of the La Salada market in the Latin American context
Autor/es:
SCHIAVO, ESTER; RODRÍGUEZ, SERGIO; VERA, PAULA
Revista:
The Journal of Community Informatics
Editorial:
www.ci-journal.net
Referencias:
Lugar: Vancouver; Año: 2013 vol. 9 p. 1 - 13
ISSN:
1712-4441
Resumen:
Informality is a characteristic feature of Latin American metropolises. In this context it is interesting to investigate the ways in which ICTs are appropriated and developed by informal communities. The case of La Salada, the largest informal market in the region, is proposed for this. Our analysis seeks to investigate the following questions: Do these communities use and develop functional technologies for their own ends? Are they involved in processes of co-creation of technologies or technological innovation? Do they use social networks for specific ends? What are the effects of ICT integration, and do these strengthen community identity? Do they contribute in any way to formalizing activities?
