Technology proves to be a vital tool for development across the world. Recent technological advancements and innovations have actually offered a strong potential to accelerate economic growth and advance social progress, especially in developing regions and countries. More remarkably, technology has given rise to digital economies where means of production and standards of living are increasingly being transformed, owing to the expansive role that internet plays in providing alternative employment and livelihood opportunities that maximize hyperconnectivity beyond traditional borders.

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Title: Digital Jobs in the Barrio: Leveraging IT-BPO for Inclusive Development through Impact Sourcing
Researcher: Ronell Delerio