Matengu, Keneth K.2014-06-262014-06-262011Matengu, K. K. Can Adoption of ICTs in Schools assist in the War against Poverty and Underdevelopment in Namibia?. NERA Journal A Journal for the Namibian Educational Research Association. Volume 11, Issues 01, 141-160.http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1048The print journal is available at the University of Namibia Library (Main Campus); Call no: SCP 370.96881 NERThis article is part of a large study that investigates the issue of ICT and innovation adoption in Namibian schools. The main aim is not only to bring into focus the convegence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development and education, but also to highlight some of the major barriers to sucessful ICTs integration by schools. On the basis of a critical review of literature, claims about the role of ICTs in education are discussed and the synergies concerning ICTs for development interventions that can be identified are discussed. With the advent of ICTs, many people have claimed that ICTs have a pivotal role in development. Indeed, these tools are useful for different applications. However, there are certain factors that can prevent a country from utilising ICTs even if the devices and technologies exist. The challenges of considering educational institutions as development players and their preparedness to actually ‘throw decisive blows’ on poverty are emphaised and a conceptual framework encompasing critical success factors is mapped out. Reference is made to Namibian situation.enInformation and Communication TechnologyInnovation EducationDevelopmentArticle