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Transformative Technologies in Modern History
The First Wave Transformation from hunter gatherer society into an
agricultural society
The Second Wave The Industrial Revolution
The Third Wave Transformation into an information society
Competition in the Third Wave will be a battle of intelligence and knowledge management
“The Third Wave”
Understanding The Internet A cold war concept developed in the US to counter Soviet
space dominance
A globe spanning network of networks, perhaps the purest form of electronic democracy A collection of worldwide networks Connected together, hence the term
Word Wide Web of networks
Originally designed in the US for research and information exchange
Today, it is the hub for all e-Business and e-Commerce activities
Standards regulated by the Internet Activities Board
850 million people online
Over 200,000 e-mails get sent per second,
worldwide
920920 households in the the US go online every hour
By the end of this year, 4 million million people will be
taking University courses online
By the end of 2005, over 87 million7 million children and
teenagers will be online around the world
The Internet: Who’s Paying Attention?
720,000 phone lines for 140M people as of June 2004 Only 500,000 of those lines are functioning
There were 4,000 Internet users in 1998 Nearly 400,000 and growing, by the end of 2004 No definitive Internet strategy or direction
Perception is Internet still a convenience, not a “must have”
GSM very broadly accepted; Figures vary eBusiness readiness Rankings: Nigeria ranked 58 out of 64
countries surveyed. Denmark was #1
Studies Show Nigeria has …
Mobile phone is the technology with the most greatest impact on development in rural areas
An extra 10 phones per 100 people in the developing world raises the GDP growth by 0.6%
The mobile phone impact is twice as big in developing nations than in developed ones
Reduces transaction costs and broadens trade networks Major software companies view software for mobile phones with
growth trajectory Promotes sustainable ICT integration with open technologies
The Mobile Telephone Surprise
Technology awareness at all time high in rural areas Fishermen, Farmers, Traders no longer scared of
handling technology, nor view as out of reach Internet availability now a necessity within local rural
communities Within Zambian villages, global companies like Coca
Cola are interacting with rural resellers using combination of Internet and mobile phone Eliminates the need to hold cash
Mobile Phone + The Internet = Sustainable Development in Rural Areas
Strategic partnerships with NGO’s and CBO’s Government must build at the local level Private companies drive the infrastructure Allows citizens in rural communities to learn IT locally and
more affordably. Form Global IT partnerships for exchange programmes Attract Global Organizations to the Area
Companies require PC literate populace
Proven Approach
Located in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in May, 2004 Centre profile includes:
Nearly 300 Personal Computers 60 Seat Amphitheatre 100 Person Library Meeting and Conferencing Centre Offers Education & Training Exhibition Hall
Each LGA Chairman in Bayelsa equipped with laptop and other ICT tools
Plans for smaller, rural centres in every Local Government Area within the State
The Bayelsa State Case StudyThe DSP Information Technology Centre
Stimulate the interest of women in ICT development Organize a computer camp for kids Introduction of ICT Clubs within the Rural Internet Centre
Integrating Women and Youth into ICT Schemes
Provides information to the world about your community Showcase mineral and natural resources of your area Maintain a rural database of available manpower Generate revenue from advertising
Why a Good Website Matters
Design an “Asset Identity” programme, for which all Federal Government of Nigeria websites must adhere to. This will provide much needed positive brand recognition.
Implement a monitoring or review council to oversee the activities of your website
Implement a “Reward / Penalty” system to ensure compliance with the official standards and guidelines for all Federal Government of Nigeria websites.
Create an official “cyber seal” of authentication, linked to a credible and secure database, which would verify the authenticity of any website claiming to be associated with the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Set a scheduled plan for a detailed course of action for implementing the new standards and guidelines
Recommended Standards For Websites
Lack of executive leadership and support No clear objectives Changing requirements and specifications Technology incompetence Lack of resources Unrealistic timeframe for deployment No results measurement criteria New technology
Factors Impacting Rural ICT Penetration in Nigeria
The Issues …The Answers Social Concerns
– Old Thought: Some people prefer in person transactions– New Reality: People are beginning to trust the Internet
Cultural– Old Thought: Language and literacy a problem– New Reality: Literacy issues not a deterent
Economic– Old Thought: Many people cannot afford devices to access the
Internet– New Reality: Broad initiatives within LGA makes access possible
Geographic– Old Thought: People who live in remote areas may have fewer
access options– New Reality: People willing to go out of their way to get things done
Learning issues– Old Thought: Certain percentage of the population will not be willing
to learn or use new technology– New Reality: Yes, but provide access for those that are
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The value added economy in developing nations is currently being driven by wide spread adaption of mobile phones
Coupling this with Rural Internet Centres having a profound impact on development
Citizens in rural communities are “technology” enlightened and need to be enabled
Knowledge is becoming a key strategic asset
Establishing a rural Internet center is NOT about Technology
It is about leadership and sound processes
Be prepared to maintain and extend the infrastructure
Pay attention to the local culture and changes
They are more challenging than the technology
In Closing …
Millennium Choice: Who we Are, What we Do
Offer best of breed technology consulting services to governments and businesses
Provide training to Chairmen of Local Government Areas, and other tiers of government and industry
Serve as well as trusted advisors to industry leaders and Governments
Design, build and maintain your website Deploy reliable e-mail and messaging services Technology equipment, procurement and supplies Software development
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