CONTENTS

Chapter I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objective of study 1.4 Justification of the Study 1.5 Expected Research Contribution 1.6 Limitation of the Study Chapter II 1-11 1 5 8 9 10 10 12-19 12 12 13 15 16 17 18 20-25 20 21 21 22 22 24 24 25 25

REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 Theoretical Review 2.1.1 Sustainable Livelihood Approach 2.1.2 Sustainable Livelihood Framework 2.2 Vulnerability Context 2.3 Livelihood Assets 2.4 Livelihood Outcomes 2.5 Relation of ICT and Livelihood Chapter III METHODOLOGY 3.1 Research 3.2 Selection of Study Area 3.3 Study framework 3.4 Research Question 3.5 Sampling Design 3.6 Tools and Techniques for Data Collection 3.6.1 Primary Source of Information 3.7 Data Collection 3. 8 Data Analysis Techniques

3.6.2 Secondary Source of Information

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Chapter IV INTERNET A GLOBAL TOUCH 4.1 Background 4.2 Commencement of www in Nepal 4.3 In Nangi Chapter V ICT AND LIVLIHOOD POLICY AND PRACTICES 5. 1 Prospects of ICT 5. 2 Pitfalls 5. 3 Policy Revision 5.3.1 IT policy 2000 5.3.2 IT Policy 2004 5.3.3 Telecommunication Policy 2004 5.3.4 E-government Master plan 2003-2005

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Chapter VI PROSPECTS OF ICT AND ITS CHALLENGES IN NANGI

6. 1 WIFI-INITIATED PROGRAM

6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4

EDUCATION TELEMEDICINE: Decreasing the development distance TELEMEDIA: Bridging the Business INTERNET: Inviting development integration

6.2 IMPACTS ON LIVELIHOOD ASPECTS

6.2.1 Social Capital a) Social bond b) Bridging Social Capital and Linking 6.2 .2 Physical Capital 6.2 .3 Human Capital 6. 2.4 Financial Capital 6.2 .5 Natural Capital 6.3 CHALLENGES AND CONSEQUENCES 6.3.1 Illiteracy, Language, and Lack of Participation 6.3.2 Poor Infrastructure 6.3.3 Political Instability 6.3.4 Dependency on Central Actor Chapter VII STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF SLA AND ROLE OF ICT
7.1. SOCIAL CAPITAL

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1. Examples and/or Features of Capital Asset 2. Use or Transformation Potential of Capital Asset 3. Bottlenecks to Access, Use or Transformation of Capital Asset 4. Role of ICTs 5. Sustainable Livelihoods Outcomes
7.2. PHYSICAL CAPITAL

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1. Examples and/or Features of Capital Asset 2. Use or Transformation Potential of Capital Asset 3. Bottlenecks to Access, Use or Transformation of Capital Asset 4. Role of ICTs 5. Sustainable Livelihoods Outcomes
7.3. HUMAN CAPITAL

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Examples and/or Features of Capital Asset Use or Transformation Potential of Capital Asset Bottlenecks to Access, Use or Transformation of Capital Asset Role of ICTs Sustainable Livelihoods Outcomes

7.4. FINANCIAL CAPITAL

1. Examples and/or Features of Capital Asset 2. Use or Transformation Potential of Capital Asset 3. Bottlenecks to Access, Use or Transformation of Capital Asset 4. Role of ICTs 5. Sustainable Livelihoods Outcomes

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7.5 NATURAL CAPITAL

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Examples and/or Features of Capital Asset Use or Transformation Potential of Capital Asset Bottlenecks to Access, Use or Transformation of Capital Asset Role of ICTs Sustainable Livelihoods Outcomes

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Chapter VIII FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 8.1 FINDINGS 8.2 RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

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