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A holder a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) in Sociology and Anthropology, and a minor diploma in Political Science from the University of Buea. and on going master programmed in population and development, University of Yaoundé 1.From 2005-2007, served as the Project Director for SUDAHSER FOUNDATION, and from 2007-2009 as the General Coordinator in the same organization. During this time, equally served as the vice president of the university of Buea yellow Party.Did internship with the kumbo urban council from 1st august to 30th September 2005, work as the treasurer in the faculty of social and management science student Association, and as the Public Relation Officer in the Sociology and Anthropology student network University of Buea, 2006/2007 academic year

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS A CATALYST FOR POVERTY REDUCTION

The reason is clear, information and communication technology (ICT)is a critical part of the ever more intergrated global economy, where knowledge-based activities have become increasingly important and pervasive. ICT enable people, government, and business around the world to acquire and share ideas, expertise and services, helping to create and sustain opportunities for economic development on an unpresidented scale.In this respect, four main aspect should be address:
*access to ICT services
*affordability of ICT services
*adoptation of ICT application in government, educational systems, local organisations, and business
*and finally, challenging issues faced by developing countries on the agenda of ICT for development should be adressed

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