Technology, training, and development: An exploratory study of International Information Communication Technology (ICT) development programs

This exploratory study examines issues relating to human capital growth, Information Communications Technology (ICT's) development, and training methods. This research uses quantitative methods to examine the relationship between ICT usage and human capital growth. The context for examination was gathered from the perspective of multilateral funding agencies. The theoretical framework is two fold, the first is a mixture of Participatory Instructional Design Methods and the second is International ICT (Information Communications Technology). With little research in existence that has combined the two above mentioned frameworks in a way that has been proven to be practical and useful in its implementation, this research will address the need to create engaging learning environments in ICT training programs. It may have valuable implications for not only those Program Officers working on the development of international ICT training programs, but also for those participants and trainers who are or have been involved with these programs.