ICT as an engine for Uganda's economic growth: the role and opportunities for Makerere University
Baryamureeba, VenansiusAbstract:
The use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) to improve how goods are produced and services are delivered is a feature of everyday life in developed countries. If ICT is used appropriately, it has the potential to vastly improve productivity. Thus the issue for developing and least developed countries is how best to use ICT to achieve development objectives, given the operating constraints in these countries. The constraints are mainly lack of infrastructure and human capacity. It is now a known fact that ICT infrastructure readiness without adequate skilled ICT human capacity cannot lead to economic development. In this paper we discuss the role of Makerere University and suggest opportunities for Makerere University in this area of ICT led –economic growth of Uganda.
Full text available as: Microsoft Word
| Document Title: | ICT as an engine for Uganda's economic growth: the role and opportunities for Makerere University |
| Journal: | International Journal of Computing and ICT Research |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Document Type: | Journal Article (Peer Reviewed) |
| Subject Area: | National Systems and Comparative Studies |
| Country: | Uganda |
| Keywords: | Information & Communication Technology ICT, Uganda, Economic Growth, Makerere University |
| File Size: | 93 KB |
| Additional information: | This is the author's final draft. The paper has achieved publication in International Journal of Computing and ICT Research. The issue is still forthcoming. |
| Date Added: | 14 August 2007 |