Bridging the Digital Divide

Bridging the Digital Divide

Author: 
Usoro, Abel
Place: 
Hershey, PA
Publisher: 
IGI Global
Date published: 
2012
Responsibility: 
Osofisan, Adenike, jt. author
Editor: 
Usoro, Abel
Source: 
Leveraging Developing Economies with the Use of Information Technology
Subject: 
Abstract: 

This paper outlines the current state, opportunities and potentials in the use of ICT for education, R&D, and governance in Nigeria. It presents several ICT initiatives and the roles of some ICT bodies capable of bridging the digital divide between Nigeria and the developed world. Challenges facing the continuing development of ICT in the country are identified, and solution strategies to harness the full potential of ICT as an indispensable vehicle for socio-economic development in Nigeria are also discussed.

CITATION: Usoro, Abel. Bridging the Digital Divide edited by Usoro, Abel . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2012. Leveraging Developing Economies with the Use of Information Technology - Available at: https://library.au.int/bridging-digital-divide