%0 Thesis %9 Master %A Lidya %D 2013 %F theses_frw:2417 %T Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Empowering the Poor Communityin Mandalamekar Village, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia %U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2417/ %X This study evaluates the role of ICT to the poor community in Mandalamekar, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia with Livelihood Framework from Ducomte works. The use of the Livelihood framework has been as an analytical tool and an overview to guide development policy. Survey conducted by phone interview to get the opinion of Mandalamekar villager about their vulnerability factor, capital asset, the role of ICT to improve their livelihood. The information also gained from village’s website and blog.