Abstract :
Although extremely poor economically, the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has been a supplier of skilled software labor for more than a decade and is one of the most innovative sites in applying IT for social development. Many of AP´s e-government programs are just beginning to fully take root, and they should have a significant impact in a relatively short time.
Keywords :
DP industry; professional aspects; socio-economic effects; software engineering; Andhra Pradesh; Indian state; global IT industry; global software development; skilled software professionals; social development; Cities and towns; Companies; Computer industry; Environmental economics; Industrial relations; Investments; Local government; Military computing; Programming; Silicon;
