Do ICTs create spaces and places for community innovation and problem solving?
This question stems from community development literature, and from the narratives gathered in the field. It suggests that the value of ICTs be found in community-owned activities and communication spaces where issues of importance to the community are addressed. In other words, we are talking about electronic versions of rural Canada’s experience with kitchen meetings and the radio forum. With regards to examples of failure, the corollary to this question is that failure refers to ICT developments that do not create such spaces and places, and/or that destroy those that were working. An example given in Sioux Lookout: how cable television reduced the number of community gatherings where people came together to view videos and films. Connectivity/services /brokering pillar: Researchable Question 2: Are communication/network organizations mediating/learning organizations? This question stems from the realization that the three case study organizations mediate between the community needs
