this is possible? Nigeria as a state is full of so many issues that the application of information technology can make a difference. ICTs can be used as tools for national development. This research enlightens and highlights on how ICTs can be used as tools for the development of the education sector, the economy, the health care service sector, industries and so on. ICTs innovations and areas of investment were extensively discussed. Information technology, if accurately applied with the best of intention
Tshenkeng 201429820 Business Analysis 2A 1ST Assignment The role of ICT in various industries. Introduction ICT is a broad term that includes any communication device or application, in most times it is difficult to explain since its concepts, methods and applications are always evolving on an almost daily basis making it difficult for industries to keep up with its frequent changes. According to the European commission ; the importance of ICT rely less on the technology as it is, than it is able to
standard of living is the most significant indicator of national economic performance. Economic growth is considered the most powerful engine for generating long term increases in standards of living. Economists identify technology as ideas or knowledge that helps to produce output from inputs. Having more technology means being capable of producing more output with a given amount of inputs. This digital revolution has created a brand new economic sector that simply did not exist before. Computers, modern
improve socio-economic conditions of a country and play an important role in unemployment. ICT, Information and Communication Technology, includes any communication devices such as radio, TVs, cell phones, computers, software and hardware etc, as well as the applications those devices offer. ICT has allowed SMMEs to be more efficient and effective in markets. Due to the fact that SMMEs are vital to the economy, they need ICTs to enliven corporate management and promote economic growth. How ICTs have empowered
necessary software and hardware facilities. Therefore there is a need to develop ICT Competency among Teacher Educators. According to a UNESCO publication on teacher education through distance learning (Perraton et, al. 2001), integrating ICT in teacher education refers to two sets of activities or roles. One is training teachers to learn about ICT and its use in teaching as computers are introduced to schools.… The other role of ICT is as a means of providing teacher education, either as a core or main component
discussion of the research findings. The findings relate to the research questions that guided the study. Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) are everywhere to be found in our daily lives and they are now a significant driver for both the economy and society at large, not to mention a significant growth engine with six million jobs created in 2011. ICT is one of the fastest growing industries while others are all undertaking a digital transformation, resulting in massive demand for a highly qualified
Chapter One introduced the research problem relating to the utilisation of ICTs in Ekurhuleni public libraries. This chapter reviews literature relevant to the study. It sought to give a deeper understanding of what ICTs facilities are used in public libraries, by whom are such facilities used as well as the reasons for the usage of such facilities. In this chapter, various literature related to the study is reviewed in order to put the study in its proper context, by identifying and analysing various
2014). In Africa several public administration and management and policy centres are being established . There is a growth in the establishment and potential of graduates with vital tools and expertise. Currently many schools in the continent are teaching and researching issues surrounding political action building blocks and self interest (kuye. 2014). This inter-disciplinary
solely based on a settled quantitative measure; for example, the total numbers of workers and the business sales turnover. (citation). In Malaysia, 97 percent of the total business establishments are SMEs. SMEs are a vital component of the country’s economic potential because nearly 18% of Malaysia exports, nearly 36% of the country’s GDP and 65% of the country’s employment are generated by SMEs. (citation) Stated by chief executive of SME Corporation Malaysia Dato’ Hafsah Hashim, the developing numbers
According to Mohamed Derouiche ‘’ the tourism industry has seen many important changes that will have a significant impact on future tourist demands.’’ The growth of eTourism and the habit to book online a normal tourist package stood out with regard to the new traveller’s options. Natural disasters such earthquakes tsunamis and volcanic eruptions as well as health issues such as swine flu, avian and ebola