Information technology and National development

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Information technology and National development

1. COMMUNICATION

IT plays a fundamental role in the communication sector For instance, communication is being availed at a cheaper cost ,  convenience , and above all  at a faster rate  .The global network of computers, called the internet , which is an aspect of IT plays a  very  vital role in the communication sector. Its benefits include:

  1. Internet enables conferences to be held irrespective of the distance between the parties involved.
  1. Internet enables the exchange of textual messages at a faster rate between the parties involved irrespective of the distance. IT plays a very fundamental role in the communication sector. For instance, communication is being availed at a cheaper cost.
  1. Internet through E-mailing, enables transfers of information at a faster rate and at a cheaper cost as compared to the traditional postal mail.
  1. Internet also enables one to discover more information through browsing it.
  1. Internet, furthermore, avails news about sports, games, politics, health, through relevant websites. This further serves the purpose of entertaining the users.

2. GOVERNANCE

    IT is the chief driving for re-engineering and transforming the government to with the needs of the citizenry .This is achieved through the use of IS for managing security and government offices. For instance, extensive computerization of various government offices, not only easens operations, but also enhances transparency in the day-to-day operations. a typical example is the computerization of the E.C.K. offices.This enhances registration of voters at a faster rate as it is the case to retreiving such information when required  

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      Furthermore, IT improves acces to public information for all the citizens, and this further, leads 6to accountability and sustainance of a democratic and fully participatory society.  

3. URBAN AND RURAL  DEVELOPMENT

   One of the government’s objectives is the development of rural areas and thus poverty alleviation. IT through various ways enables the achievement of this objectives  instance, the presence of tele-centres in both rural and urban areas serves to boost socio-economic activities in this areas .For example the presence of telephone, in these areas enables faster and inexpensive communication which further enhances ...

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