Authors’ s Biographies
Oran Chieochan has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree from Rajamangala Institute of Technology, Thailand, a Master of Computing degree from Griffith University, Australia, and is currently studying towards a Ph.D. in the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Australia. His research interests focus on information technology in agricultural businesses and rural development in developing countries.
David Lindley has degrees in computing and information management and a Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has approximately 15 years industrial experience and is presently an academic in the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Australia. He is also Chief Examiner of the Australian Computer Society and a consultant to IDP Education Australia. His principal research interest lies in the use of information technology for national economic and social development, especially in the countries of South and East Asia.
Tony Dunn has a Master of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne in Extension. He is a Senior Lecturer in extension and Agricultural Systems in the School of Agriculture at Charles Sturt University, Australia. His research interests are in the rural social sciences including the application of qualitative methodologies to improve agricultural use of natural resources and the social condition of rural people. Particular specialties include the application of methodologies like Soft Systems Methodology and Rapid/Participatory Rural Appraisal to assist change in rural social systems.