Asking Internet users to explain non-use in Kyrgyzstan
Document Type
Conference Paper
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Proceedings from Professional Communication Conference
Publication Date
6-19-2009
First Page
1
Last Page
6
Abstract
Explanations for slow adoption of the Internet in developing countries tend to break down when examining specific populations or fall into overly broad commentary that doesn't really allow for meaningful interpretation. In Central Asia, and specifically Kyrgyzstan, Internet adoption seems to be tapering off well below saturation levels. Survey data helps to explain why this is happening, but offers too much of a bird's eye view to really understand what using and not using the Internet means. In depth interviews with Internet users give a clearer picture of how to define Internet use in Kyrgyzstan, and why some people are adopting ICTs and why others aren't.
Recommended Citation
Driesbach, C., Walton, R., Kolko, B. E., & Seidakmatova, A. (2009, July 19-22). Asking Internet users to explain non-use in Kyrgyzstan. In Proceedings from Professional Communication Conference, IPCC 2009. IEEE International, pp. 1-6.
