ICT & NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Continental Journal of …, 2007

2007

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) , 2015

This research is based on advantages and disadvantages of information and communication technology on West Africa economic, and how to reduce the disadvantage rate to 30%. Ever since the introduction of internet many has implemented some algorithms that has enable information easy and fast to access, but in some cases it a treat to job opportunities in West Africa due to poor infrastructure and implementation. In this age of information and communication technology (ICT), the use of the Internet has become the norm. Developing countries like Nigeria are not exempted from this trend. The desire for the Internet stems from its central role in ICT with access to free online journals, magazines, and other information resources anytime and from anywhere for academic and research purposes. An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy is an official statement which curses out the objectives, goals; principles, strategies, etc projected to guide and regulate the development, operation and application of ICT. ICT policies must take into account other policies such as education policies, trade and investment policies, foreign policy, monetary policy, transport policy, etc. The need for ICT policies has been recognized by the African administrators and that has been able to create both positive and negative impact on the economic.

The impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been felt in almost all sectors that are particularly important in human development. It enhances learning and fills a large gap by encouraging distant learning; it is a suitable means of distributing and accessing learning resources which in turn have great learning potential in rural areas where resources such as books and libraries are scarce but ICT infrastructure is present. ICTs offer new possibilities for improved health system, new ways of citizens' empowerment and active participation in their societies at both social and political levels. This article aims at briefing the roles of ICT in significant areas of human development such as health, education and citizen empowerment, taking into consideration the unequally distribution of ICT infrastructure (the digital divide) both across geographic areas and within communities ICT.

Abstract: Today’s is a world of many divides, one of the most typical being the Digital Divide which in itself has given birth to or is worsening other economic and social divides. In this world more suffer and less are able to benefit from technology. This paper fosters the importance and need of international cooperation for use & promotion of information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) trying to bridge the digital divides within countries, regions and the world. The concept of “Information Society” has made it imperative that no country can develop without involving & focusing on regional and global development perspectives. Collaboration has become the key word. When we talk of integrated socio-economic development, it takes into account many areas which can benefit from faster access and enhanced productivities by using ICT in each of these. Some case studies on use of ICT for different initiatives within Pakistan are reviewed and conclusions drawn on how it does support the socio-economic development, which may be similar and bear lessons for many developing countries.

2016

paper presents an analysis of the Nigerian National Policy for Information Technology. The analysis reveals that the policy is inadequate to impact positively on the Nigerian education system, and that the philosophical frame of reference is market driven. The policy places little emphasis on the integration and infusion of ICT in the country’s education system. Policy implications and suggestions are offered to ensure maximum use of ICT potentials in the Nigerian school system.

Journal of Education and Practice, 2014

International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education