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An Appraisal of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) Resources for Sustainable Poverty Eradication and Development in Nigeria
AN APPRAISAL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE POVERTY ERADICATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

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OJEBISI, A. OLUGBENGA
Department Of Curriculum and Instruction Studies,
Federal College of Education (Sp.), Oyo.
E-mail: ojebisi_olugbenga@yahoo.com
+234-0-8035624949

An Appraisal of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Resources for Sustainable Poverty Eradication and Development in Nigeria
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This paper presents an appraisal of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) resources as veritable tools that fit into the globalization project for sustainable poverty alleviation and development in the world generally and Nigeria in particular. Poverty amid plenty is the greatest challenge facing most African countries, Nigeria inclusive. Men and women in poverty use diverse coping mechanisms conditioned by their access to various support systems. Governments and people around the world have started appreciating the ability of ICT to stimulate rapid development in all sectors of the economy. ICT is redefining the way we do almost everything and it is a ready tool for all strata of society. They are a “tool for development”, not a “reward for development”. They have the potential to empower billions of people; to enable sustainable development, and enhance human dignity. They can offer new access to education for and by the people even in the most remote regions; bring improved health care; help eradicate poverty, empower men and women, and build sustainable communities. They can enable self-expression, new knowledge creation and cultural diversity, and continued and sustainable economic growth. They must be harnessed to the goal of globally sustainable development. This paper makes an overall presentation of the role that ICTs resources is playing in poverty eradication and in promoting sustainable development, and discuss other strategies the government and other stakeholders can adopt


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