ICT: Providing Sustainable Economic and Social Development in a Ubiquitous Network Society

Authors

  • Ikharo A. B.  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State Nigeria
  • Aliu D.  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State Nigeria
  • Obasi C. C.  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State Nigeria
  • Okreghe C. O.  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org//10.32628/IJSRST207389

Keywords:

Infrastructure, Sustainability, Economic, Society, Development, Ubiquitous

Abstract

The development of the traditional infrastructure of any country would facilitate and enhance information society. However, inadequate infrastructural development, poor economic and social access, slow adoption of new technology and limited technical know-how are some dilemma plaguing ICT application and implementation in the Nigeria context. This paper therefore, is poised toward addressing these issues and proffering recommendations with the aim of supporting government efforts, increasing the efficiency of social service delivery and raising economic efficiency and cost reduction in ICT related mechanism. It is hoped that ICT applications and usage would lead to systemic growth, economic development, and the provision of socio-economic sustainability in Nigeria.

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2020-07-30

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Ikharo A. B., Aliu D., Obasi C. C., Okreghe C. O., " ICT: Providing Sustainable Economic and Social Development in a Ubiquitous Network Society, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 7, Issue 4, pp.12-24, July-August-2020. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST207389