The role of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in national development: the challenges for our society

Abstract

This paper seeks to contribute to the national ICT awareness education to bring to the fore the benefits of ICT. We look at the impact and challenges posed by the information revolution. We also discuss the national ICT policy framework and suggest the need for integrating the rather fragmented ICT infrastructure in Ghana.

Keywords: development, ICT infrastructure, education, human resource, challenges of ICT, ICT policy

Mathematics Connection Vol. 3 2003: 35- 43