Abstract
Information communication technologies (ICTs) offer great promise for eradicating poverty, developing our communities and integrating them into the global economy, not merely of products and services but also of knowledge. In all sorts of ways, integrating different types of media increase the speed of communication while lowering its cost. It facilitates dialogue, bridging the enormous divide in information and access to healthcare between rural and urban communities. ICT can bring our poorest schools and communities into the growth orbit of our rural areas. With all these advantages and benefits of ICT, this paper presents discussions on the future of ICT in developing world. Issues considered in the paper include: the future of ICT in the developing world: connectivity, use, and affordability; plans for connectivity: Government, Business; connectivity in rural areas-trends; rural Dwellers and Connectivity by 2030; constraints to connectivity in developing world; good practices; and practical tips to improve connectivity in the developing world.
Keywords: ICTs, Connectivity, Rural Dwellers, Poverty Eradication, Global Economy, Developing Countries, Developing World.