This document provides an overview of digital infrastructure in Nigeria. It finds that while internet and mobile access has improved, a digital divide still exists between urban and rural areas due to challenges in physical infrastructure and regulations. Digital technology is seen as important for diversifying Nigeria's economy beyond oil. The mobile sector is a major contributor to GDP and government revenues. Improving digital access across Nigeria could help drive further economic growth and development.
Mobile technologies have significantly increased economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. By 2020, over half a billion people in the region will subscribe to mobile services, accounting for half the population. Mobile contributes over 7% to GDP currently and this is projected to rise to over 8% by 2020. Key factors driving socioeconomic development include mobile broadband adoption, digital literacy programs, and local content. Mobile also improves productivity, employment, and financial inclusion, especially in agriculture through m-agriculture apps providing farmers with critical information.
Need to Implement ICT-based Business Policies for Sustainable Economic Growth...AnthonyOtuonye
This document discusses the need for Nigeria to implement ICT-based business policies to promote sustainable economic growth. It notes that Nigeria has a large economy in Africa but can benefit from greater ICT integration. The document aims to identify how ICT can contribute to economic growth, determine barriers to ICT adoption across sectors in Nigeria, and assess ICT awareness to inform new business policies. It argues that ICT plays a fundamental role in development and competitive businesses, but ICT awareness remains low in Nigeria. The document concludes that the government should create an enabling environment for businesses through ICT-based policies to alleviate poverty and create jobs.
The document discusses LTE networks in Africa. It notes that while LTE deployments in Africa are still in early stages, with only nine countries having commercial LTE networks as of 2013, LTE offers opportunities for mobile operators through improved network performance and new revenue streams. The document provides an overview of the telecommunications landscape in Africa, market trends, and strategies for LTE deployment.
This document summarizes the economic potential of Kenya for investors. It discusses House of Major Limited, a strategy firm based in Nairobi with expertise in doing business in Kenya and Africa. It then provides details on Kenya's strong economic growth over the past two decades, with GDP growth over 330% since 2000. Kenya has become a middle-income economy and Africa's 8th largest, though poverty reduction goals remain. The document outlines opportunities in sectors like technology, which has attracted global companies, as well as Kenya's educated, young workforce. It discusses the Kenyan government's role in improving the business environment and increasing transparency.
E-Government activities are still very low in Nigeria, a lower middle-income country, and this is hindering
E-Service adoption. E-Service is inextricably linked to E-Government and they will not develop separately,
but as one progresses the other moves forward. Having a new technology like E-service opens new
opportunities for government, private and public sectors. Despite the fact that the new technology will not
be without a hindrance, the overall benefits of using outweigh its lapses.
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as top Africa economy. There is still more to be done in increasing the
revenue of the country, reducing the huge external debt owing the World Bank. Furthermore, there is a
need to sustain the new status as top economy in Africa. There are many unresolved problems like
corruption. This leads to a slow movement of files in offices, embezzlement, election irregularities, and port
congestions among others. Adoption of E-Service will help to reduce these problems and increase the
revenue base of the country.
This study will identify e-Service roles in economic development in Nigeria, a lower middle-income
country. The study is based on literature review methodology and recent online survey that shows the level
of E-Service awareness and roles. We shall also examine previous conference papers related to this study
and necessary recommendations will be suggested and offered to the authority in Nigeria on how best the
e-service adoption will add more success to the economic development.
Roles of e service in economic development, case study of nigeria, a lower-mi...IJMIT JOURNAL
E-Government activities are still very low in Nigeria, a lower middle-income country, and this is hindering
E-Service adoption. E-Service is inextricably linked to E-Government and they will not develop separately,
but as one progresses the other moves forward. Having a new technology like E-service opens new
opportunities for government, private and public sectors. Despite the fact that the new technology will not be without a hindrance, the overall benefits of using outweigh its lapses.
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as top Africa economy. There is still more to be done in increasing the revenue of the country, reducing the huge external debt owing the World Bank. Furthermore, there is a need to sustain the new status as top economy in Africa. There are many unresolved problems like
corruption. This leads to a slow movement of files in offices, embezzlement, election irregularities, and port congestions among others. Adoption of E-Service will help to reduce these problems and increase the revenue base of the country.
This study will identify e-Service roles in economic development in Nigeria, a lower middle-income country. The study is based on literature review methodology and recent online survey that shows the level of E-Service awareness and roles. We shall also examine previous conference papers related to this study
and necessary recommendations will be suggested and offered to the authority in Nigeria on how best the e-service adoption will add more success to the economic development.
IHS Africa-commissioned report sheds light on Nigerian SMEs and the challenge...IHS Towers
IHS Africa has commissioned a study that attempts to fill a gap in the scholarship on the country’s thriving economy. The recently released report, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, looks at the tight-knit network of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently driving Nigeria’s remarkable economic development. With the help of financial funding from IHS Africa, the work carried out for this report has identified a series of key areas where swift government action would give SME entrepreneurs the boost they need and significantly decrease the difficulty of carrying out business operations in the region.
Implementing the necessary changes is of vital importance, not in the least because 90% of all business being conducted in Nigeria is carried out in the SME sector. The IHS Africa study identified five key productivity areas, in addition to associated challenges that are preventing the sector from reaching its full potential. The report also includes a series of recommendations on how to create a fertile terrain for business development. This report is only a small step on what looks to be a long road, but it will certainly not be the last and IHS Africa and the ICT solutions they offer will play an important part in facilitating the process of change.
One of the most important conclusions to be drawn from the IHS Africa report is the fact that the five categories where progress was monitored (policy, ICT, infrastructure, energy and finance) do not exist independently from one another. For example, deficiencies in adequate transportation facilities have had an impact on the proliferation of telecommunication solutions. Therefore, the onus of reform does not rest squarely on one of the participants (government, banks, the SMEs themselves) and any actions should not fail to take this complex web of interconnectedness into account.
Nigeria is now Africa’s leading economy, overtaking South Africa last year to become the continent’s largest nation in terms of GDP. Yet to take its rightful place among the world’s top emerging markets, the country must overcome a series of obstacles. Most pressing are economic diversification, job creation and a more effective conversion of growth into what matters most: rising incomes for the country’s 173m citizens.
One change-maker for all three goals will be the country’s vast network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Mobile technologies have significantly increased economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. By 2020, over half a billion people in the region will subscribe to mobile services, accounting for half the population. Mobile contributes over 7% to GDP currently and this is projected to rise to over 8% by 2020. Key factors driving socioeconomic development include mobile broadband adoption, digital literacy programs, and local content. Mobile also improves productivity, employment, and financial inclusion, especially in agriculture through m-agriculture apps providing farmers with critical information.
Need to Implement ICT-based Business Policies for Sustainable Economic Growth...AnthonyOtuonye
This document discusses the need for Nigeria to implement ICT-based business policies to promote sustainable economic growth. It notes that Nigeria has a large economy in Africa but can benefit from greater ICT integration. The document aims to identify how ICT can contribute to economic growth, determine barriers to ICT adoption across sectors in Nigeria, and assess ICT awareness to inform new business policies. It argues that ICT plays a fundamental role in development and competitive businesses, but ICT awareness remains low in Nigeria. The document concludes that the government should create an enabling environment for businesses through ICT-based policies to alleviate poverty and create jobs.
The document discusses LTE networks in Africa. It notes that while LTE deployments in Africa are still in early stages, with only nine countries having commercial LTE networks as of 2013, LTE offers opportunities for mobile operators through improved network performance and new revenue streams. The document provides an overview of the telecommunications landscape in Africa, market trends, and strategies for LTE deployment.
This document summarizes the economic potential of Kenya for investors. It discusses House of Major Limited, a strategy firm based in Nairobi with expertise in doing business in Kenya and Africa. It then provides details on Kenya's strong economic growth over the past two decades, with GDP growth over 330% since 2000. Kenya has become a middle-income economy and Africa's 8th largest, though poverty reduction goals remain. The document outlines opportunities in sectors like technology, which has attracted global companies, as well as Kenya's educated, young workforce. It discusses the Kenyan government's role in improving the business environment and increasing transparency.
E-Government activities are still very low in Nigeria, a lower middle-income country, and this is hindering
E-Service adoption. E-Service is inextricably linked to E-Government and they will not develop separately,
but as one progresses the other moves forward. Having a new technology like E-service opens new
opportunities for government, private and public sectors. Despite the fact that the new technology will not
be without a hindrance, the overall benefits of using outweigh its lapses.
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as top Africa economy. There is still more to be done in increasing the
revenue of the country, reducing the huge external debt owing the World Bank. Furthermore, there is a
need to sustain the new status as top economy in Africa. There are many unresolved problems like
corruption. This leads to a slow movement of files in offices, embezzlement, election irregularities, and port
congestions among others. Adoption of E-Service will help to reduce these problems and increase the
revenue base of the country.
This study will identify e-Service roles in economic development in Nigeria, a lower middle-income
country. The study is based on literature review methodology and recent online survey that shows the level
of E-Service awareness and roles. We shall also examine previous conference papers related to this study
and necessary recommendations will be suggested and offered to the authority in Nigeria on how best the
e-service adoption will add more success to the economic development.
Roles of e service in economic development, case study of nigeria, a lower-mi...IJMIT JOURNAL
E-Government activities are still very low in Nigeria, a lower middle-income country, and this is hindering
E-Service adoption. E-Service is inextricably linked to E-Government and they will not develop separately,
but as one progresses the other moves forward. Having a new technology like E-service opens new
opportunities for government, private and public sectors. Despite the fact that the new technology will not be without a hindrance, the overall benefits of using outweigh its lapses.
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as top Africa economy. There is still more to be done in increasing the revenue of the country, reducing the huge external debt owing the World Bank. Furthermore, there is a need to sustain the new status as top economy in Africa. There are many unresolved problems like
corruption. This leads to a slow movement of files in offices, embezzlement, election irregularities, and port congestions among others. Adoption of E-Service will help to reduce these problems and increase the revenue base of the country.
This study will identify e-Service roles in economic development in Nigeria, a lower middle-income country. The study is based on literature review methodology and recent online survey that shows the level of E-Service awareness and roles. We shall also examine previous conference papers related to this study
and necessary recommendations will be suggested and offered to the authority in Nigeria on how best the e-service adoption will add more success to the economic development.
IHS Africa-commissioned report sheds light on Nigerian SMEs and the challenge...IHS Towers
IHS Africa has commissioned a study that attempts to fill a gap in the scholarship on the country’s thriving economy. The recently released report, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, looks at the tight-knit network of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently driving Nigeria’s remarkable economic development. With the help of financial funding from IHS Africa, the work carried out for this report has identified a series of key areas where swift government action would give SME entrepreneurs the boost they need and significantly decrease the difficulty of carrying out business operations in the region.
Implementing the necessary changes is of vital importance, not in the least because 90% of all business being conducted in Nigeria is carried out in the SME sector. The IHS Africa study identified five key productivity areas, in addition to associated challenges that are preventing the sector from reaching its full potential. The report also includes a series of recommendations on how to create a fertile terrain for business development. This report is only a small step on what looks to be a long road, but it will certainly not be the last and IHS Africa and the ICT solutions they offer will play an important part in facilitating the process of change.
One of the most important conclusions to be drawn from the IHS Africa report is the fact that the five categories where progress was monitored (policy, ICT, infrastructure, energy and finance) do not exist independently from one another. For example, deficiencies in adequate transportation facilities have had an impact on the proliferation of telecommunication solutions. Therefore, the onus of reform does not rest squarely on one of the participants (government, banks, the SMEs themselves) and any actions should not fail to take this complex web of interconnectedness into account.
Nigeria is now Africa’s leading economy, overtaking South Africa last year to become the continent’s largest nation in terms of GDP. Yet to take its rightful place among the world’s top emerging markets, the country must overcome a series of obstacles. Most pressing are economic diversification, job creation and a more effective conversion of growth into what matters most: rising incomes for the country’s 173m citizens.
One change-maker for all three goals will be the country’s vast network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Financial inclusion has become a global priority since the financial crisis. Developing nations must continue economic growth to stabilize the world. ICT can help increase financial inclusion affordably and efficiently, as seen in experiments like M-Pesa in Kenya which contributed to 10% of GDP through remittances. Strategic planning is needed to ensure ICT benefits human development and helps achieve goals like those in the Millennium Development Declaration. India is working to increase financial inclusion through initiatives like Aadhaar identification and expanding access to banks, ATMs, and mobile money.
Bangladesh’s Startup Ecosystem has experienced incredible growth since its journey began in the early 2010s. The ecosystem is now coming of age, riding on - USD 200 million in investments, government initiatives, global & local accelerator programs propelling 1,000+ active Startups, who have created 1.5 million+ employment in Bangladesh with products and services which are increasingly becoming part of the country’s everyday life.
Check out the latest update on the Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem.
Using the ICT sector as a growth engine instead of a cash cow – Uganda in FocusChristoph Stork
Rather than fostering economic growth, the government of Uganda is looking at ways of raising additional tax revenues from the ICT sector. This ignores the role of the ICT sector as a contributor to other sectors of the economy. Removing all ICT sector excise duties would facilitate GDP growth, stimulate job creation and help the informal sector to become more formal, leading to a wider tax base and higher tax revenues. Economic growth will generate more tax revenues and enable investment in other parts of the economy, such as infrastructure. The ICT sector needs to be turned into a growth engine to power Uganda’s ambitious development programme.
Digital Transformation in Pakistan - Ecomm, Freelancing & Entrepreneurship.Mudassir Malik
Discussion & Statistics on the E-commerce, Freelancing and Entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Discussing the emerging startups; GharPar, DentalConnect & CodeWorking.
Digital Asia – ASEAN in ascendence. Team Finland Future Watch Report, May 2016Didar Kaitasalo
In Asia, three trends are driving digitalisation: mobile commerce, business intelligence and smart infrastructures. These will have a significant short- to midterm impact on companies and customers, and ways of doing business. See how digital transformation is shaping the future business landscape in Singapore, Vietnam and Philippines. Areas covered: Fintech: New lending models, mobile payments, blockchain
This report from the International Telecommunication Union provides a global overview of information and communication technology developments and monitors progress towards connectivity goals. Some key findings include:
- The least developed countries are making progress in connectivity but Internet access in households remains low at 6.7% compared to over 80% in developed nations.
- All 167 economies assessed improved their ICT Development Index values between 2010-2015, reflecting continued global progress in the information society.
- The gap is widening between middle-ranked countries and those towards the bottom, and least developed countries are falling behind in the ability to use ICTs for development gains.
- Mobile broadband prices fell significantly worldwide over the past year, making the service more affordable and
Digital Pakistan Policy by Ministry of IT PakistanMudassir Malik
The document outlines Pakistan's Digital Pakistan Policy, which aims to create a digital ecosystem to expand the knowledge-based economy and spur socioeconomic growth. Some key goals include promoting digitization across economic sectors like education, health and agriculture; enhancing e-commerce; empowering youth and women through IT; promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the IT sector; increasing software exports and the domestic IT market; improving Pakistan's ICT ranking; and promoting digital inclusion, infrastructure development, and e-governance. The policy also details strategies to achieve these goals, such as developing legislation, infrastructure like software technology parks, improving human resource development and skills training, and providing incentives for the IT sector.
The document summarizes key trends in the mobile economy in Europe including:
1) 4G adoption and data usage are growing rapidly, driving revenue recovery for operators. Average monthly data usage will grow from less than 1GB to nearly 6GB by 2019.
2) Mobile technologies contributed around €500 billion to Europe's GDP in 2014 and supported over 3.8 million jobs.
3) Realizing a Digital Single Market across Europe requires increased investment in digital networks and removing barriers to innovation to foster growth of internet companies and new services. The upcoming review of telecoms regulation will be pivotal.
Industrial Revolution 4.0, the world over, is bringing a sea change in digitisation and technological automation. Compared to earlier revolutions, the Fourth is evolving at an exponential rather than a linear pace. Moreover, it is disrupting almost every industry in every country, and the breadth and depth of these changes herald the transformation of entire systems of production, management, and governance.
India is on a mission to completely embrace digitalisation and digitisation to transform the economic, social and administrative prospects of the country. In July 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out his ambitious Digital India plan, with the goals of bridging the digital divide in the country, increasing global
competitiveness, fostering innovation and creating jobs. Just 18 months later, we're already seeing the immense impact of digitisation, not only in terms of GDP growth and job creation, but also, in improving the overall quality of life of citizens, and creating better access to jobs and educational opportunities.
The transition from policy to practice has been swift and steadfast. The Central Bank and government are rapidly bringing India’s population into the formal financial ecosystem. While the private sector continues to utilise and accelerate the spread of digitisation, the launch of central government initiatives such as Smart Cities, Digital India and the National Digital Literacy Mission and Broadband Highway, amongst many others, hold tremendous promise in transforming the socio-economic landscape.
1) The COO of MTN Group discussed opportunities for digital innovation in Africa due to strong GDP growth and urbanization across the region.
2) MTN aims to redefine inclusion by expanding access to mobile and digital services to more people across Africa, where only 1 in 4 Africans are currently connected.
3) As a leading telecom brand across Africa, MTN is well-positioned to drive digital and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform and other digital services, addressing challenges of connectivity and access to banking.
Current status and issues of e government in bangladeshbanna_mb
This document provides an overview of the current status of e-government in Bangladesh. It discusses Bangladesh's ICT infrastructure, including high mobile phone penetration but low internet access. It outlines the national ICT policy from 2009 that aims to make Bangladesh a middle income country by 2021 using ICT. The policy includes 306 action items across 10 objectives. It also discusses achievements like online tax filing and computerized land management. Strengths include connectivity and political will, while weaknesses are low broadband access and electricity issues. Opportunities include outsourcing potential, while threats are delays in decisions and infrastructure development. The strategic plan to advance e-government includes infrastructure expansion, legal reforms, computerization, skills development and citizen e-services.
The document provides an overview of Kenya, including its demographics, economy, trade, and government finances. Some key points:
1) Kenya has a population of over 47 million people, with the majority living in rural areas and belonging to one of the five largest ethnic groups.
2) The economy has grown at an average of 5.5% annually in recent years, led by the services sector. Agriculture remains important, contributing a third of GDP and employing half the population.
3) Exports are led by tea, horticulture, and oil seeds. Imports are dominated by machinery, transportation equipment, and petroleum products. The trade deficit was over $13 billion in 2018.
4) Government debt
The report identifies constraints and bottlenecks that Pakistan faces in achieving successful and sustainable regional digital trade integration. It recommends expediting the implementation of Pakistan's information security, personal data protection, and cloud computing policy frameworks. It also suggests that the Strategic Trade Policy Framework incentivize digital transformation by public and private enterprises. Improving connectivity infrastructure, digital literacy, and financial inclusion can further support digital trade integration.
IAD Summit review from the conference chairAdrian Hall
Digital technology is enabling sectors across Africa from education to business. Many African countries are poised to move from an emergent to scaled stage of digital adoption. The 2016 Innovation Africa Digital Summit in Abuja saw speakers and attendees debate national ICT policies, infrastructure, and business models to support this transition. Internet and smartphone penetration in Africa is growing but still lags global averages, demonstrating opportunities to expand access and spur socioeconomic development through innovative models. Success will require addressing challenges like skills gaps, while harnessing opportunities in areas such as health, education, and entrepreneurship.
To ensure connectivity of each and every village, Tehsil, Town, District, City, Province in Pakistan through a digital hub and provide a platform to every citizen of Pakistan to connect the world through channelizing the energy, creativity, passion and commitment of every young person of Pakistan.
Visit our website: http://supportdigitalpakistan.com
Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/supportdigitalpakistan
Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/supportdigitalpak
This document discusses cybersecurity challenges in Africa. It notes that while Africa has experienced strong economic growth in recent decades, increased technology and internet usage has also increased vulnerabilities to cybercrime. Cybercrime is growing rapidly in Africa and costs economies millions annually. The document recommends that African countries strengthen policy and legal frameworks around cybersecurity, harmonize laws and standards across countries, increase coordination and cooperation between governments and organizations, and invest in cybersecurity infrastructure to help address these challenges.
The document discusses opportunities in e-commerce and digital space in Nigeria. It notes that while ICT currently contributes 2.56% to Nigeria's economy, e-commerce and digital opportunities remain largely untapped. E-commerce has attracted $200 million in foreign investment and created over 12,000 jobs. Retail trade specifically presents opportunities as online retail sales in Nigeria grew 25% from 2010 to 2011 and are expected to double by 2014. Banking also presents opportunities as e-transactions grew 50% from 2013 to 2014. The top online stores in Nigeria currently are Jumia, Konga, Slot, Parktel, Kara.com, Dealdey, Kaymu, Mystore, Taafoo, and Buy
Investment in ICT and Broadband for Economic Recovery and Long-Term GrowthAtıf ÜNALDI
ICT investments provide significant returns and are important for long-term economic growth. Broadband and ICT stimulus programs can help drive recovery in the short-term through job creation and long-term through productivity and innovation gains. International examples show broadband stimulus programs in countries like the US, Canada, France, South Korea, and smart grid programs in China, the US, and South Korea. Effective policy tools include tax incentives for ICT investment, reducing telecom taxes, and direct government investment in broadband, health ICT, smart grid, and other areas.
Este documento presenta 3 versiones de venta de un automóvil: 1) versión completa, 2) chasis con suspensión, rines y seguridad, y 3) kit de chasis y carrocería. Utiliza un motor General Motors de 1.8 litros y 116-120 caballos de fuerza, con chasis de acero y carrocería de fibra de vidrio. Incluye suspensiones delantera y trasera KW Coilover y KW Rigida respectivamente.
El documento describe el comercio electrónico, incluyendo que consiste en la compra y venta de productos o servicios a través de Internet y otras redes. Explica que la mayor parte del comercio electrónico es entre personas y empresas, pero también incluye la adquisición de artículos virtuales. Finalmente, resume los tipos principales de comercio electrónico.
Quest Diagnostics provides a calculation of non-GAAP financial measures included in their June 30, 2005 earnings release. They define free cash flow as net cash from operating activities less capital expenditures. They also provide reconciliations of net income and operating income before special charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, excluding charges related to pension obligations and debt refinancing, in order to provide a meaningful measure of ongoing performance.
Financial inclusion has become a global priority since the financial crisis. Developing nations must continue economic growth to stabilize the world. ICT can help increase financial inclusion affordably and efficiently, as seen in experiments like M-Pesa in Kenya which contributed to 10% of GDP through remittances. Strategic planning is needed to ensure ICT benefits human development and helps achieve goals like those in the Millennium Development Declaration. India is working to increase financial inclusion through initiatives like Aadhaar identification and expanding access to banks, ATMs, and mobile money.
Bangladesh’s Startup Ecosystem has experienced incredible growth since its journey began in the early 2010s. The ecosystem is now coming of age, riding on - USD 200 million in investments, government initiatives, global & local accelerator programs propelling 1,000+ active Startups, who have created 1.5 million+ employment in Bangladesh with products and services which are increasingly becoming part of the country’s everyday life.
Check out the latest update on the Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem.
Using the ICT sector as a growth engine instead of a cash cow – Uganda in FocusChristoph Stork
Rather than fostering economic growth, the government of Uganda is looking at ways of raising additional tax revenues from the ICT sector. This ignores the role of the ICT sector as a contributor to other sectors of the economy. Removing all ICT sector excise duties would facilitate GDP growth, stimulate job creation and help the informal sector to become more formal, leading to a wider tax base and higher tax revenues. Economic growth will generate more tax revenues and enable investment in other parts of the economy, such as infrastructure. The ICT sector needs to be turned into a growth engine to power Uganda’s ambitious development programme.
Digital Transformation in Pakistan - Ecomm, Freelancing & Entrepreneurship.Mudassir Malik
Discussion & Statistics on the E-commerce, Freelancing and Entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Discussing the emerging startups; GharPar, DentalConnect & CodeWorking.
Digital Asia – ASEAN in ascendence. Team Finland Future Watch Report, May 2016Didar Kaitasalo
In Asia, three trends are driving digitalisation: mobile commerce, business intelligence and smart infrastructures. These will have a significant short- to midterm impact on companies and customers, and ways of doing business. See how digital transformation is shaping the future business landscape in Singapore, Vietnam and Philippines. Areas covered: Fintech: New lending models, mobile payments, blockchain
This report from the International Telecommunication Union provides a global overview of information and communication technology developments and monitors progress towards connectivity goals. Some key findings include:
- The least developed countries are making progress in connectivity but Internet access in households remains low at 6.7% compared to over 80% in developed nations.
- All 167 economies assessed improved their ICT Development Index values between 2010-2015, reflecting continued global progress in the information society.
- The gap is widening between middle-ranked countries and those towards the bottom, and least developed countries are falling behind in the ability to use ICTs for development gains.
- Mobile broadband prices fell significantly worldwide over the past year, making the service more affordable and
Digital Pakistan Policy by Ministry of IT PakistanMudassir Malik
The document outlines Pakistan's Digital Pakistan Policy, which aims to create a digital ecosystem to expand the knowledge-based economy and spur socioeconomic growth. Some key goals include promoting digitization across economic sectors like education, health and agriculture; enhancing e-commerce; empowering youth and women through IT; promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the IT sector; increasing software exports and the domestic IT market; improving Pakistan's ICT ranking; and promoting digital inclusion, infrastructure development, and e-governance. The policy also details strategies to achieve these goals, such as developing legislation, infrastructure like software technology parks, improving human resource development and skills training, and providing incentives for the IT sector.
The document summarizes key trends in the mobile economy in Europe including:
1) 4G adoption and data usage are growing rapidly, driving revenue recovery for operators. Average monthly data usage will grow from less than 1GB to nearly 6GB by 2019.
2) Mobile technologies contributed around €500 billion to Europe's GDP in 2014 and supported over 3.8 million jobs.
3) Realizing a Digital Single Market across Europe requires increased investment in digital networks and removing barriers to innovation to foster growth of internet companies and new services. The upcoming review of telecoms regulation will be pivotal.
Industrial Revolution 4.0, the world over, is bringing a sea change in digitisation and technological automation. Compared to earlier revolutions, the Fourth is evolving at an exponential rather than a linear pace. Moreover, it is disrupting almost every industry in every country, and the breadth and depth of these changes herald the transformation of entire systems of production, management, and governance.
India is on a mission to completely embrace digitalisation and digitisation to transform the economic, social and administrative prospects of the country. In July 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out his ambitious Digital India plan, with the goals of bridging the digital divide in the country, increasing global
competitiveness, fostering innovation and creating jobs. Just 18 months later, we're already seeing the immense impact of digitisation, not only in terms of GDP growth and job creation, but also, in improving the overall quality of life of citizens, and creating better access to jobs and educational opportunities.
The transition from policy to practice has been swift and steadfast. The Central Bank and government are rapidly bringing India’s population into the formal financial ecosystem. While the private sector continues to utilise and accelerate the spread of digitisation, the launch of central government initiatives such as Smart Cities, Digital India and the National Digital Literacy Mission and Broadband Highway, amongst many others, hold tremendous promise in transforming the socio-economic landscape.
1) The COO of MTN Group discussed opportunities for digital innovation in Africa due to strong GDP growth and urbanization across the region.
2) MTN aims to redefine inclusion by expanding access to mobile and digital services to more people across Africa, where only 1 in 4 Africans are currently connected.
3) As a leading telecom brand across Africa, MTN is well-positioned to drive digital and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform and other digital services, addressing challenges of connectivity and access to banking.
Current status and issues of e government in bangladeshbanna_mb
This document provides an overview of the current status of e-government in Bangladesh. It discusses Bangladesh's ICT infrastructure, including high mobile phone penetration but low internet access. It outlines the national ICT policy from 2009 that aims to make Bangladesh a middle income country by 2021 using ICT. The policy includes 306 action items across 10 objectives. It also discusses achievements like online tax filing and computerized land management. Strengths include connectivity and political will, while weaknesses are low broadband access and electricity issues. Opportunities include outsourcing potential, while threats are delays in decisions and infrastructure development. The strategic plan to advance e-government includes infrastructure expansion, legal reforms, computerization, skills development and citizen e-services.
The document provides an overview of Kenya, including its demographics, economy, trade, and government finances. Some key points:
1) Kenya has a population of over 47 million people, with the majority living in rural areas and belonging to one of the five largest ethnic groups.
2) The economy has grown at an average of 5.5% annually in recent years, led by the services sector. Agriculture remains important, contributing a third of GDP and employing half the population.
3) Exports are led by tea, horticulture, and oil seeds. Imports are dominated by machinery, transportation equipment, and petroleum products. The trade deficit was over $13 billion in 2018.
4) Government debt
The report identifies constraints and bottlenecks that Pakistan faces in achieving successful and sustainable regional digital trade integration. It recommends expediting the implementation of Pakistan's information security, personal data protection, and cloud computing policy frameworks. It also suggests that the Strategic Trade Policy Framework incentivize digital transformation by public and private enterprises. Improving connectivity infrastructure, digital literacy, and financial inclusion can further support digital trade integration.
IAD Summit review from the conference chairAdrian Hall
Digital technology is enabling sectors across Africa from education to business. Many African countries are poised to move from an emergent to scaled stage of digital adoption. The 2016 Innovation Africa Digital Summit in Abuja saw speakers and attendees debate national ICT policies, infrastructure, and business models to support this transition. Internet and smartphone penetration in Africa is growing but still lags global averages, demonstrating opportunities to expand access and spur socioeconomic development through innovative models. Success will require addressing challenges like skills gaps, while harnessing opportunities in areas such as health, education, and entrepreneurship.
To ensure connectivity of each and every village, Tehsil, Town, District, City, Province in Pakistan through a digital hub and provide a platform to every citizen of Pakistan to connect the world through channelizing the energy, creativity, passion and commitment of every young person of Pakistan.
Visit our website: http://supportdigitalpakistan.com
Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/supportdigitalpakistan
Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/supportdigitalpak
This document discusses cybersecurity challenges in Africa. It notes that while Africa has experienced strong economic growth in recent decades, increased technology and internet usage has also increased vulnerabilities to cybercrime. Cybercrime is growing rapidly in Africa and costs economies millions annually. The document recommends that African countries strengthen policy and legal frameworks around cybersecurity, harmonize laws and standards across countries, increase coordination and cooperation between governments and organizations, and invest in cybersecurity infrastructure to help address these challenges.
The document discusses opportunities in e-commerce and digital space in Nigeria. It notes that while ICT currently contributes 2.56% to Nigeria's economy, e-commerce and digital opportunities remain largely untapped. E-commerce has attracted $200 million in foreign investment and created over 12,000 jobs. Retail trade specifically presents opportunities as online retail sales in Nigeria grew 25% from 2010 to 2011 and are expected to double by 2014. Banking also presents opportunities as e-transactions grew 50% from 2013 to 2014. The top online stores in Nigeria currently are Jumia, Konga, Slot, Parktel, Kara.com, Dealdey, Kaymu, Mystore, Taafoo, and Buy
Investment in ICT and Broadband for Economic Recovery and Long-Term GrowthAtıf ÜNALDI
ICT investments provide significant returns and are important for long-term economic growth. Broadband and ICT stimulus programs can help drive recovery in the short-term through job creation and long-term through productivity and innovation gains. International examples show broadband stimulus programs in countries like the US, Canada, France, South Korea, and smart grid programs in China, the US, and South Korea. Effective policy tools include tax incentives for ICT investment, reducing telecom taxes, and direct government investment in broadband, health ICT, smart grid, and other areas.
Este documento presenta 3 versiones de venta de un automóvil: 1) versión completa, 2) chasis con suspensión, rines y seguridad, y 3) kit de chasis y carrocería. Utiliza un motor General Motors de 1.8 litros y 116-120 caballos de fuerza, con chasis de acero y carrocería de fibra de vidrio. Incluye suspensiones delantera y trasera KW Coilover y KW Rigida respectivamente.
El documento describe el comercio electrónico, incluyendo que consiste en la compra y venta de productos o servicios a través de Internet y otras redes. Explica que la mayor parte del comercio electrónico es entre personas y empresas, pero también incluye la adquisición de artículos virtuales. Finalmente, resume los tipos principales de comercio electrónico.
Quest Diagnostics provides a calculation of non-GAAP financial measures included in their June 30, 2005 earnings release. They define free cash flow as net cash from operating activities less capital expenditures. They also provide reconciliations of net income and operating income before special charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, excluding charges related to pension obligations and debt refinancing, in order to provide a meaningful measure of ongoing performance.
Hortencia Barton is a medical assistant seeking a new position where she can utilize her skills. She has over 10 years of experience providing in-home support services and has also volunteered and interned in internal medicine offices. Her skills include first aid/CPR, taking vital signs, assisting with exams, administering medications, and various clinical and administrative tasks. She has an Associate's degree in medical assisting and is licensed by the American Medical Technologist through 2019.
Barry Haupt has worked as a survey project manager and professional land surveyor on over 100 projects from 2006 to 2015. These projects include airport construction and repairs, building construction, environmental remediation, highway/bridge construction, parks/recreation construction, railroad construction, residential development, topographic/property surveys, and utility projects. He has worked with many construction and engineering firms on projects throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
This presentation discusses open educational resources (OER) and their benefits. OER are teaching and learning materials that can be freely used and modified. The presenter argues that adopting OER through entire degree programs (replacing all required textbooks with OER) can significantly improve affordability for students, increase student success rates, reinvigorate teaching methods, and achieve these benefits at scale across many students and institutions. The presentation cites research showing positive impacts of OER adoption on student outcomes like course completion rates and credits earned. It encourages moving beyond just swapping textbooks to fully leveraging the capabilities of OER, such as creating renewable assignments that students find valuable.
El documento describe 6 limitaciones del uso de las TIC en las aulas: 1) Su introducción genera nuevos problemas técnicos y de infraestructura. 2) Los profesores necesitan más formación para usar innovadoramente las TIC. 3) Los contenidos multimedia y libros digitales también plantean desafíos como la descarga lenta o la distracción de los estudiantes. 4) En las aulas con acceso a ordenadores, los estudiantes se distraen más fácilmente. 5) No está claro que las TIC mejoren los resultados académicos y podrían fom
This document contains survey results from medical students regarding their geriatrics placement at University Hospital Wales (UHW), Llandough Hospital, and across all of Wales. The surveys covered the organization of placements, frequency and quality of teaching (both formal and informal), opportunities for patient contact and feedback. Overall, the vast majority of students rated their experiences and the quality of learning opportunities as good, excellent or 8-10 out of 10.
Antisense Therapeutics is a biotech company developing antisense drugs to treat diseases. It has two drugs that showed positive results in Phase 2 clinical trials. ATL1103 for acromegaly was partnered with Strongbridge Biopharma who will fund further development and commercialization in exchange for milestone payments up to $124 million plus royalties. ATL1102 showed positive results for multiple sclerosis in a Phase 2 trial. The company is working to establish an early access program for ATL1102 in Europe to potentially generate near-term revenue while seeking a partner for a Phase 2b trial. Antisense Therapeutics believes its antisense technology platform has potential applications for cancer and diabetic complications as
The document describes the components and operation of an inert gas system (IGS) on an oil tanker. It includes descriptions of the inert gas pressure regulator, scrubber, deck water seal, oxygen analyzer, and operating procedures for inerting cargo tanks, loading, discharging, purging, and tank washing. Sequences of opening and closing relevant valves are provided for each operation.
Climogramas de la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón. Los climogramas están realizados con los datos recogidos de la AEMET durante el periodo 1981 al año 2010. (precipitaciones, temperaturas, altitud, índice de Gaussen, etc. Los climogramas corresponden a las estaciones meteorológicas situadas en las ciudades aragonesas de Daroca, Huesca, Teruel y Zaragoza .
Gran parte del clima de Aragón está influenciado por el río Ebro, los Pirineos, el Sistema Ibérico y La propia Depresión del Ebro
Hamed Establishment GTC (HEST) is a subsidiary of Bin Butti Group Of Companies established in 1990 in Abu Dhabi serving major oil companies in the region. HEST provides tank cleaning, sludge removal, treatment and disposal services using specialized equipment and technology. It has an annual turnover of 200 million USD and assets worth 600 million USD with facilities in Fujairah, Mussafah and Ruwais. HEST has the technical expertise and equipment to safely clean and remove sludge from tanks using remote controlled systems. It also offers tank repair services including bottom plate replacement, roof repairs and painting.
Dokumen tersebut membahas konsep-konsep fisika tentang pusat massa, momentum linier, dan tumbukan untuk sistem partikel dan benda kontinu dalam 1 dan 2 dimensi. Di antaranya adalah definisi pusat massa, hukum Newton kedua untuk sistem partikel, definisi dan sifat-sifat momentum linier dan energi kinetik, serta hukum kekekalan momentum dan energi dalam tumbukan elastik dan inelastik.
This document summarizes an ethnographic study of student library use conducted by researchers from Long Island University. The study utilized surveys, observations of 32 hours in two campus libraries, and 30 interviews to understand student research habits. Key findings included that students received some library instruction but did not often seek help from librarians. Students multitasked and preferred comfortable group spaces. In response, the libraries implemented new instruction programs, digital services, and renovated spaces with more groups areas and technology.
This document contains a summary and resume for Zundra Daniel, a senior software engineer with 12 years of experience designing scalable systems. They have worked at companies like Bluebox, IBM, and the Institute for Online Training. Their experience includes roles such as lead frontend engineer, cloud platform engineer, and senior software engineer. They have strong skills in languages like Ruby, JavaScript, Scala, and Java as well as technologies including React, AWS, and microservices.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can positively impact economic development in Nigeria. It notes that while Nigeria has experienced strong GDP growth, this growth has not benefited most of its population who face high unemployment and poverty. The document argues that ICT can be leveraged to create jobs, drive entrepreneurship, and increase access to services. It provides examples of how digital technologies have spurred economic activity in other sectors like health and agriculture. Overall, the document advocates that e-government and ICT strategies can serve as catalysts for sustainable and inclusive economic development if properly implemented in Nigeria.
Mike Nxele looks at the growth of Zimbabwe's telecommunications sector and provides policy options for future growth.
Presented at 'Moving Forward with Pro-poor Reconstruction in Zimbabwe' International Conference, Harare, Zimbabwe, (25 and 26 August 2009)
1) Finland topped Sweden as the best country for embracing information technology according to the World Economic Forum's 2013 Networked Readiness Index, due to its business-friendly environment and top education system.
2) Digitization has boosted economic growth and job creation globally, and increasing digitization in emerging markets could lift over 500 million people out of poverty in the next decade.
3) The Nordic countries and Asian Tigers like Singapore and South Korea dominated the rankings, while the BRICS countries lagged behind and need more investment in ICT, skills, and innovation to sustain rapid economic growth.
The document discusses universal internet access and strategies to bridge the digital divide. It summarizes Nigeria's National Broadband Plan which aimed to increase broadband penetration 5-fold by 2018 through public-private partnerships and infrastructure sharing. However, implementation of the plan was weak, and targets for broadband penetration were not achieved. The government plans to review the broadband plan in 2018 to improve implementation and socioeconomic development.
Using ICT Policy Framework as Panacea for Economic Recession and Instability ...AnthonyOtuonye
This document proposes an ICT-based strategic model for Nigeria to address its current economic recession. It begins with background on Nigeria's GDP decline in the first two quarters of 2016, confirming it is in recession. It then reviews literature on causes of recessions and proposed solutions for Nigeria, such as returning to agriculture or government spending cuts. However, the document argues for considering ICT's potential through initiatives like broadband expansion, e-governance, and ICT infrastructure development to create jobs, boost productivity and GDP. It develops a model linking ICT policy, entrepreneurship, broadband policy, and ICT in education to spur economic benefits. The document recommends full implementation of this ICT-driven model for Nigeria to facilitate quick
The role of ICT in financing for development in nigeriaAdemola Adebowale
Nigeria has Africa’s largest mobile market, with more than 148 million subscribers and a penetration of about 107% , this can be considered as a brilliant solution to increase her domestic resource mobilization (DRM) to finance developmental project
This project x-rays the contribution of the mobile sector to employment creation in Nigeria. The introduction of GSM in Nigeria created an entirely new industry and avenue for employment. Today the telecommunication sector is one of the highest employer of labour in Nigeria in both the formal and informal sector. The intended audience for this project/presentation is anyone interest in knowing the impact of GSM/Mobile in the youth employment in Nigeria.
Impact of developments in telecommunications on poverty in nigeriaAlexander Decker
The document summarizes a study that examined the impact of developments in telecommunications on poverty reduction in Nigeria. Survey data from 12,000 households across 12 states in Nigeria was analyzed using probit models. The results suggest that access to mobile phones, the internet, and computers has significantly increased household income and reduced poverty levels. Mobile phone access was found to reduce the probability of being poor by 16.3%, while internet access reduced it by 14.9% and computer access by 15%. Developments in telecommunications were also found to have significantly increased the turnover of small businesses and employment opportunities, while improving access to health information and services. The study concludes that developments in Nigeria's telecommunications sector have made a significant positive contribution to poverty
The Impact of ICT Development on Poverty in NigeriaMoses Oduh
Developments in telecommunications in Nigeria, including liberalization and increased private investment, have led to significant growth and expansion of the telecom sector since 2001. A study examined the impact of this growth on poverty levels using data from a survey of 12,000 households across 12 Nigerian states. Regression and marginal impact analyses found that telecom developments generally had a positive impact on reducing poverty in Nigeria by increasing household income, small business activity, employment, and access to health services. However, poverty levels remain high in Nigeria, raising questions about whether access alone can improve well-being or if other constraints still limit the benefits for the poor.
This document discusses how access to the internet has helped connect people in least developed countries and provided economic opportunities. It provides examples from Nepal where telemedicine and farmer apps have increased access to information. The document also notes that while policies have helped promote internet access, lack of diversity and representation in policymaking can limit their effectiveness. Infrastructure challenges also remain for improving connectivity in rural areas of developing nations.
The document summarizes recent economic developments in Nigeria based on new GDP data released by the Nigerian government. It finds that productivity, not population growth, has been the largest driver of GDP growth since 2010. However, Nigeria's productivity and GDP per capita are lower than comparable developing economies due to its unusual urbanization process, which has not transformed the economy through migration from agriculture to more productive manufacturing and services jobs. Strengthening government capabilities will be important to ensuring future growth is more inclusive.
AFRICA - Nigeria's renewal - McKinsey & CompanyOliver Grave
The document discusses Nigeria's recent reclassification as Africa's largest economy based on new GDP data released in 2014. It notes that Nigeria's GDP growth since 2010 has been driven more by productivity than population growth, but that weaknesses in agriculture and urbanization have prevented most Nigerians from benefiting. It argues that strengthening government capabilities will be essential to making growth more inclusive and achieving better social outcomes.
Nigeria is an oil producing nation which have been relying heavily on oil revenue for its economic well being. Oil depletes and its price can crash making dependence on oil as a mono means for the country’s future futile. Information and communication technology (ICT) on the other hand has impacted the economic growth of various nations such as India. ICT seems to be a key factor in stimulating the development of a country’s productivity across most sectors of the economy and ensuring global competiveness and a move to a New Economy. This Paper examines if a causal relationship exists between ICT and economic wellbeing (GCI) and if ICT can offer a way forward for Nigeria to move from oil based to service and product based economy. The paper also conducts an empirical analysis to find out if oil producing nations experience better growth against ICT innovative nations using 10 countries. The results of the analysis support the believe that ICT led development and of the existence of a causal link between ICT and economic growth and non-existence of a causal link between oil production alone and economic development.
This document discusses the ICT industry and market in Angola. It notes that Angola has over 20 million people but only 3 million internet users and 13 million mobile users. The mobile market has grown rapidly from 140,000 users a decade ago. The ICT sector contributes significantly to Angola's economy as the third largest in sub-Saharan Africa and the government is working to expand infrastructure and develop the sector further. Angola represents an opportunity for ICT companies due to its growth and strategic location.
Most Arab nations have made significant progress towards becoming knowledge-based economies by making major improvements in ICT diffusion since the mid-1990s
However, the difference in ICT use across the region is so wide that it almost creates a digital divide with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on one side and the rest of the MENA countries standing on the other side of the divide.
Therefore, despite making significant progress towards becoming a knowledge-based economy, a lot needs to be done for expanding broadband capacity and spreading ICT usage in non-GCC Arab nations to create a true Arab Knowledge Economy.
Bangladesh's hi-tech industry is growing due to several factors:
- A large, young population that is increasingly tech-savvy and connected
- Initiatives by local companies to manufacture smartphones and develop IoT devices
- Growing foreign investment in tech startups, especially in fintech, logistics, and mobility
However, challenges remain including a lack of skilled middle managers and low labor productivity compared to countries like China and India. Building strategic partnerships and a strong "Digital Bangladesh" brand could help the country further develop its hi-tech sector and attract more local and global demand.
The global mobile market continues to grow rapidly, with over 3.6 billion unique mobile subscribers in 2014, up from 2.3 billion in 2008. By 2020, there will be around 4.6 billion subscribers, representing around 60% of the world's population. Growth is slowing in developed markets but increasing in developing regions. Total mobile connections reached over 7 billion in 2014 and will reach over 9 billion by 2020, driven by increasing multi-SIM ownership. There is a rapid shift to mobile broadband networks underway, with mobile broadband connections expected to account for almost 70% of all connections by 2020, up from under 40% in 2014.
The document summarizes key findings about the mobile economy in 2015:
- The mobile industry continues to rapidly scale with over 3.6 billion subscribers globally and is expected to reach 4.7 billion by 2020. Mobile broadband and smartphone adoption are also growing rapidly.
- Mobile contributes significantly to the global economy, generating 3.8% of GDP or over $3 trillion in economic value. This contribution is expected to grow faster than the overall economy to 4.2% of GDP by 2020.
- The mobile ecosystem directly employs nearly 13 million people globally and supports nearly 12 million indirect jobs. It also generates around $410 billion annually in tax revenues for governments.
- Mobile is driving innovation in digital services
Gsma global mobile_economy_report_2015ntc thailand
The document summarizes key findings about the mobile economy in 2015:
- The mobile industry continues to rapidly scale with over 3.6 billion subscribers globally and is expected to reach 4.7 billion by 2020. Mobile broadband and smartphone adoption are also growing rapidly.
- Mobile contributes significantly to the global economy, generating 3.8% of GDP or over $3 trillion in economic value. This contribution is expected to grow faster than the overall economy to 4.2% of GDP by 2020.
- The mobile ecosystem directly employs nearly 13 million people globally and supports nearly 12 million indirect jobs. It also generates around $410 billion annually in tax revenues for governments.
- Mobile is driving innovation in digital services
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