Global ict development trends 20012018 for the first time, more than half of the worlds population is online. Per capita official development assistance oda to nigeria has trended upwards over the years with sectoral allocation to key sectors, such as health, exhibiting an upward trend. Ict is more than computers, and the various thematic areas of sustainable development. Using ict for national development latest nigeria news. Analysis of uses of information communication technology ict. Ict and its impact on national development in nigeria. Achieving sustainable development goals sdgs through ict services takayuki ono kenichi iida seiya yamazaki 1. Sustainable development managers association of nigeria. Numerous educationrelated targets and indicators are also contained within other sustainable development goals sdgs. Ict infrastructures available in nigerian educational and. Sustainable energy involves the provision of energy services in a sustainable manner, which in turn necessitates that energy services be provided for all people in ways that, now and in the future, are sufficient to provide the basic necessities, affordable, not detrimental to the environment, and.
Obande commission of 1961, which was followed by other acts and decrees, such as the in the insurance business in nigeria began with the report of the j. Read the executive summary of the report here, and download the document in full below. It is a known fact that information and communication technology ict is an indispensible part of the. This tip sheet provides clear strategies on how to develop effective and efficient sustainable programs, common challenges to sustaining programs, and suggestions to overcome challenges. Jun 30, 2020 information and communication technology for sustainable development shows how ict, as an enabler for all spheres of development, can help innovate business processes and operations, and provide faster integration of new technologies into business systems.
Geospatial information for sustainable development in africa. Despite the availability of wide opportunities offered by the advent of ict, it has been observed that application of ict to library services in nigeria seems inadequate probably due. Chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university anambra state. Proceedings of the first international conference on engineering and technology research september 2830, 2010 isbn. Educational technology in subsaharan africa refers to the promotion, development and use of information and communication technologies ict, mlearning, media, and other technological tools to improve aspects of education in subsaharan africa.
Pdf towards achieving the sustainable development goals of. Digital inclusion and sustainable development in nigeria. Ghana has been a regional leader in the delivery of education for all, reaching the education mdgs well ahead of time. At undp, we are building on our support through provision of technical support to the office of the senior special advisor to the president on. Sustainable development managers association of nigeria sdma. The world bank groups twin goals, the sdgs, and the 2030 development agenda. Developing human capacity in ict will be supported by the promotion of relevant educational curricula and the creation of new educational facilities with emphasis on ict skills development. Endpoint report united nations development programme.
The sustainable development goals sdgs, also known as the global goals, were adopted by all united nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. International journal of education and development using. The new 2030 agenda for sustainable development clearly reflects this vision of the importance of an appropriate educational response. Oct 23, 2018 itus contribution to the sustainable development goals starts with sdg 9. A united nations task force could provide lenders and investors a strategy to capitalize on fintechs potential. Thus, without mincing words the phenomenon has ravaged the country and destroyed most of what is held as cherished national values. Ict, imperative for sustainable development in nigeria. Icts to achieve the united nations sustainable development goals. Digitalisation will have a major impact on the future economic and social development of countries and regions. Sustainable development goals and nigeria is about how nigeria is implementing the sustainable development goals within the thirtysix states and its federal capital territory fct, abuja. The use of ict to drive sustainable development is a constant debate. Ict, imperative for sustainable development in nigeria omowole. Sustainable development goals and nigeria wikipedia.
Role of ict in managing higher education for sustainable. Men and women in poverty use diverse coping mechanisms conditioned by their access to various support systems. Despite its potential, ict can introduce new ways for fraudulent practices and corruption to occur. But much needs to be done to ensure the remaining 49% of the population that is not yet using the internet can also join the digital era. Executive summary introduction following the health and economic emergencies caused by. As part of its work within the partnership on measuring ict for development, it submitted a joint proposal of ict indicators to help track the sustainable development goals and targets pdf format. In the third section, international cooperation in ict with pakistan has been deliberated using many case studies. Gender parity has been achieved at the kindergarten, primary, and jhs levels.
Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. Learn the critical foundations of sustainable development and how to achieve the uns sustainable development goals that are deeply interconnected in the field. Ict for development ict4d as a means of bridging the digital divide. One should readily agree that, as with most things in this world, applying ict to propel any development will. What is the history and development of insurance in nigeria. Six areas ict is impacting nigerian economy punch newspapers. Achieving sustainable development goals sdgs through ict. Ict4sdg archives itu news latest ict trends itu news. Using icts to support poverty reduction is found to be possible, practical and affordable if nigerian government acknowledges its role as a major employer and user of ict beginning with a development.
Icts and sustainable development of higher education in. Sustainable development goals united nations in nigeria. Which goals should different stakeholders prioritize. Current state of nigeria s enabling environment for health ict figure 2. Information and communication technology for sustainable. To develop highend entrepreneurship using it methods, tools and infrastructures. Icts to achieve the united nations sustainable development. Towards achieving the sustainable development goals of.
In july 2017, nigeria presented its first vnr report on the implementation of the sdgs to the united nations highlevel political forum in new york. Cities and the challenge of sustainable development edx. Center for energy research and development cerdi, ileife 9. Nov 26, 2015 president of nigeria muhammadu buhari. Rivers state is one of the six geopolitical zones in nigeria. But how do we know if we are on track to achieve the sdgs. South east geopolitical zone of nigeria utilizes ict facilities in their teaching processes. Pdf information communication and technology ict for.
To deploy ict for educational development in nigeria, we should develop a critical mass of trained personnel at various levels. Community development activities can be enhanced and supported through ict, such as the society for research and initiatives for sustainable technologies and institutions initiative in which the purpose is to encourage the use of ict to advance innovation and ecofriendly solutions to ongoing problems. Pdf information communication and technology ict for the. Nigeria, like most developing nations, has come to recognize the importance of information and communication technology ict as a catalyst for sustainable socioeconomic development. How nigerias environmental laws are failing the niger delta in a nation that the leaders do not believe in environmental protection, the concept of sustainable development is an illusion. Because digital solutions make it possible to skip traditional development steps, digitalisation has the potential to drive sustainable development and promote a better quality of life in developing and emerging countries. Youthmobile is strongly committed to the realization of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and its sustainable development goals, in particular goal 10 on reducing inequalities the initiative promotes the creation of inclusive digital societies, and strives to foster gender equality by unlocking the potential of women in ict sdg5 it. Nov 29, 2018 this paper is an attempt to explore the crucial roles of information and communication technology ict in management and provision of library services, and its implication to sustainable development in nigeria. Background in 2001, the government established a forum for it and environmental issues with a mandate lasting until december 2003. The theme, zgreen economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty. The millennium development goals mdg were unveiled in year 2000 and nigeria as a member of the united nations put the necessary modalities in place towards realizing the goals particularly with respect to quality and.
Cocoa research institute of nigeria crin, ibadan 8. Ict for sustainable economic development and growth in rural. Technology ict in management and provision of library services, and its implication to sustainable development in nigeria. One was the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, an action plan.
Request pdf information and communication technology for sustainable. Download nigeria economic sustainability plan 2020. Education federal republic of nigeria, 2004 recognizing the role ict in the. Drawing the conclusions, it is made clear that without a strategic integrated approach it will be difficult to receive full benefits and prosperity of ict driving the socioeconomic development. Feb 05, 2012 community development activities can be enhanced and supported through ict, such as the society for research and initiatives for sustainable technologies and institutions initiative in which the purpose is to encourage the use of ict to advance innovation and ecofriendly solutions to ongoing problems. These actors were selected on a qualitative basis, meaning that individuals and groups were. Since the adoption of the sustainable development goals sdgs, nigeria has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the sdgs promise through leadership and ownership of the implementation process. Since the 1960s, various information and communication technologies have aroused strong interest in subsaharan africa as a way of. The disadvantages of sustainable development include higher costs, lower quality of life, increased regulation, resistance to new ways, and political strug sustainable development is all the rage in the 21st century. The science and practice of sustainable development edx.
Feb 05, 2012 the use of ict to drive sustainable development is a constant debate. In 2016, net enrolment ratio reached 92% at the primary level, and 50% at jhs level. Department of computer science, federal polytechnic, ede department of computer engineering and technology, federal polytechnic, ede, nigeria. Despite the availability of wide opportunities offered by the advent of ict, it has been observed that application of ict to library services in nigeria seems inadequate probably due to variety of challenges. The role of emerging technologies in sustainable economic development in nigeria. Keywords sustainable development, digital inclusion, nigeria, libraries, digital literacy. In recent decades, the development of ict has affected the construction. The millennium development goals mdg were unveiled in year 2000 and nigeria as a member of the united nations put the necessary modalities in place towards realizing the. Nov 01, 2020 the lack thereof is also a significant reason for nigeria s backwardness when it comes to ict. In the area of information and communication technology ict, evidence reveals that nigeria. The goal of this concept is to build and improve urban and suburban areas with as little impact on the environment as possible. This paper investigated the use of information communication and technology ict for effective management of secondary schools in ekiti state, nigeria. Pdf information and communication technology ict in nigerian. Ict development trends and approaches for digital transformation.
A national health information architecture drawing from existing initiatives figure 4. Each sdg has a set of specific targets,169 in total. Jul 23, 2012 energy and sustainable development in nigeria. The study population comprised all the 182 secondary schools in the state. Objective of ict for sustainable development some of the objectives of ict in sustainable in development countries include1. Introduction li since the 1980s, the concept of sustainable development has been widely used. Issn 2239978x issn 22400524 journal of educational and social research mcser publishing, romeitaly vol.
The following findings and recommendations highlight the initiatives required to make the ict engine drive sustainable development sd. Itu participated in the first meeting of the interagency and expert group on sustainable development goal indicators iaegsdgs, which took. At the united nations sustainable development summit on september 25, 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, which includes a set of 17 sustainable development goals sdgs to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice and tackle climate change by 2030. This study presents ict as a phenomenon that fits into the globalization project of empowering gender and sustainable poverty alleviation in nigeria. Interested in this course for your business or team. Harnessing the digital revolution for sustainable development barrons. The nigeria economic sustainability plan 2020 was produced by a presidential committee led by vice president yemi osinbajo in response to the health and economic challenges foisted on the country by the novel coronavirus. Itu supports countries in achieving sdg 9 specifically sdg target 9. Conference of african ministers of finance, planning, economic development and integration highlighted these two agendas as key to the next phase of africas development and noted the supportive relationship of the two. Some critical purviews where ict can promote sustainable development in nigeria ict and agriculture ict can be utilised to enhance agriculture in order. The sustainable development goals sdgs consist of seventeen global goals designed as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Out of this population, a sample of 160 secondary schools was taken and selected through the stratified random sampling technique. To network agencies, academic institutions and organizations to create a support system for ict skills development. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Pdf towards achieving the sustainable development goals. The findings reveal that information and communication technology is a necessary tool to achieve sustainable development in nigeria a more recent study by. Poverty amid plenty is the greatest challenge facing nigeria. The millennium development goals mdg were unveiled in year 2000 and nigeria as a member of the united nations put the necessary modalities in place towards realizing the goals particularly with respect to quality and affordable education. Mar 21, 2018 although nigeria serves as a key business hub which thrives in and attracts foreign trade to the african continent, it falls in the category of developing nations still lagging behind in its ict. Introduction in 2015, two important international frameworks regarding the sustainability of the global environment and society were adopted. Cisco unites, edufirst nigeria limited, women in information technology society of nigeria wiitson, gesa initiative, nigerian computer society ncs, unesco and the world bank. Digitalisation and sustainable economic and social development. Feb 15, 2012 the illusion of sustainable development. Educational technology in subsaharan africa wikipedia.
John daly, in a series of articles,4 discusses point by point how ict can work to meet the eight goals identified with the 18 targets set by the mdgs. Digital skills and capacity development has become an important if not critical. The digitalization of finance is essential to improving lives in the global south. National information technology development agency nitda, abuja 6. Barriers and benefits of ict adoption in the nigerian. Ict for sustainable economic development and growth in. Finally, we thank professor adenike osofisan, other consultants and the staff of ict department, federal ministry of education for their technical input and direction. In this present computer age, a good application of information and communication technology ict competencies are needed for a successful business education programme and sustainable development.
Analysis of uses of information communication technology. One global trend with significant implications for sustainable development is the extraordinarily rapid development and application of information technology it, often referred to as the it revolution. Learn the critical foundations of sustainable development and how to achieve th. United nations economic commission for africa ideas for. It is an incontrovertible fact that corruption has been the bane of nigeria s development. Jan 08, 2003 sustainable development is one of the most significant societal challenges of the 21st century. The united nations sustainable development goals sdgs call for several advances by the year 2030. Millions of nigerians now have access to these facilities and services even in the rural communities. Geospatial information for sustainable development gi4sd in africa, which is the african. Pdf critical purviews where information and communication. National veterinary research institute nvri, vom 7. International journal of education and development using ict.
The growth of environmental movements has put the d. A significant milestone in the development of the ict industry. Information and communications technology for sustainable. Nigerias future brighter with ict the guardian nigeria. The insurance business in nigeria began with the report of the j. Developing effective sustainable personal responsibility education programs. Some critical purviews where ict can promote sustainable development in nigeria ict and agriculture ict can be utilised to enhance agriculture in order to maximise food production and food security. Focused on sustainability, the book addresses strategic approaches to cope with a range of climatic, environmental, cybersecurity threats. The united nations sustainable development goals are an ambitious global agenda for prosperity, people, and planet. Role of icts in enhancing a sustainable educational development. The term gained popularity when it became fashionable for experts to use it as a way of responding to. Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation.
Whereas one group staunchly defends employing ict for guiding and implementing sustainable development, others fight vigorously to highlight its many negatives. When wrongly applied, ict can hinder national development and economic prosperity, deepen existing inequalities between developed and developing nations, between high, medium. Sustainable development managers association of nigeria sdmang. Education is explicitly formulated as a standalone goal sustainable development goal 4. Sustainable development is all the rage in the 21st century.
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