IFIP (International Federation for Information processing)

IFIP is a non-governmental, non-profit umbrella organization for national
societies working in the field of information processing. It was established
in 1960 under the auspices of UNESCO as an aftermath of the first World
Computer Congress held in Paris in 1959. IFIP has several types of
Members and maintains connections to specialized agencies of the UN system
and non-governmental organizations. Technical work, as the heart of IFIP's
activity, is managed by a series of Technical Committees.

IFIPWG 9.4 (Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries)

IFIP Working Group 9.4 aims to collect, exchange and disseminate experiences of developing countries; to develop a consciousness amongst professionals, policy makers and public on social implications of computers in developing nations; to develop criteria,
methods, and guidelines for design and implementation of culturally adapted
information systems; to create a greater interest in professionals from
industrialized countries to focus on issues of special relevance to
developing countries through joint activities with other TCs.

IFIPWG 9.4 focuses on national computerization policy issues; culturally adapted computer technology and information systems; role of transnational corporations, regional and international cooperation and self sufficiency in informatics; andsocial awareness of computers and computer literacy.

IFIPWG 9.4 Yahoo Group
IFIPWG 9.4 Membership