Nigeria's ICT4D Policy Resources - ICT Policy Nigeria

How real is ICT4D in Nigeria? How well is Nigeria using Information and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for socio-economic development? It's about closing the internal and external divides. What is the state of Nigeria's ICT policy? What ICT policies is Nigeria using for development? The ICT4D Policy resource for Nigeria has been provided for planning, research and evaluation purposes   

How will ICT best be used to address innovation, entrepreneurship, development problems/strategies and the digital divide in Nigeria? Which policies exist for ICT4D, e-business, software development and outsourcing?

ICT has so much promise, it's time to deliver! This guide aims to provide information on various bodies that contribute to ICT policy making at all levels. The ultimate goal is to help by providing a variety of information on ICT policies and policies that affect ICT in Nigeria in one convenient location.  

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Real Independence, ICT and Nigeria

Again, it’s another 1st of October – Nigeria’s Independence Day. But what is Nigeria celebrating - real or flag independence? The talk is about independence, but in Nigeria do we recognize the significance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)? Or the need to build a strong ICT sector? Is Nigeria really independent if ICT is a bystander? How is ICT helping to facilitate genuine sovereignty?

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) completes ICT4D Plan to Drive Vision 2020

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the body responsible for facilitating ICT growth for development in Nigeria has completed its assignment on the nation's ICT for development (ICT4D) strategy/plan. This was the outcome of the final technical meeting involving the key resource persons working on the document Tuesday, 17th June, 2008 at NITDA's headquarters in Abuja.

http://www.jidaw.com/itnews/nitda_ict4d_plan_completion.html

ICT4D STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC SECTORS OF NIGERIA

NIGERIA : ICT4D Annual Review 2007 
 A synopsis of the ICT4D sector in Nigeria incorporating activities of the Government, Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations. 

http://www.jidaw.com/itsolutions/ict4dreview2007.html 

THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY

The Federal Executive Council approved a national IT policy in March 2001 and the implementation started in April with the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), charged with the implementation responsibility. The policy recognized the private sector as the driving engine of the IT sector. It is however overdue for  review. 

In this light, the government setup the Nigerian National ICT For Development (ICT4D) Strategic Action Plan committee to develop a new ICT policy for development as the ICT action plan / roadmap for the nation. Already a lot of time and effort has been invested in developing the policy by the committee. NITDA needs to do all that is required to conclude the exercise and make the new ICT4D policy report public.

http://www.jidaw.com/policy.html

NIGERIA'S NATIONAL OUTSOURCING POLICY

What is Nigeria's Outsourcing policy? What frameworks are in place to ensure Nigeria's participation in the global outsourcing market?

Nigeria's National Outsourcing Policy

COMMUNICATION/IT BODIES IN NIGERIA

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), IT Industry Association of Nigeria (ITAN), Association of Telecommication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), IT Industry Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Internet Group, Engineering Bodies in Nigeria, National IT Development Agency, Nigeria Society of Engineers, COREN (Council for the Regulation Engineering in Nigeria), Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, Nigerian IT Professionals in America, Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria (ISPAN)
http://www.jidaw.com/comm.html

How to lay a Solid Foundation for Electronic Governance 

"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been". What is the role of Information Technology in governance? Is government doing enough to empower the people through IT? Many government agencies are now using web sites to provide information on the activities of government. Nigerians should be able to ask questions about public issues and make their views known to government. Stone age tools and concepts will not empower the people. 
http://www.jidaw.com/nigeria/egovt.html

Nigeria's Information Technology and Telecommunications Resource Center on the Web:  

http://www.jidaw.com/digitalnigeria.html

"National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy" (NEEDS)

On March 15, 2004, the Federal Government released the first version of the
"National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy" (NEEDS) document.
http://www.boellnigeria.org/needs.html
http://www.nigerianeconomy.com/

e-Health and Telemedicine Nigeria

eHealth is a relatively new term in health care practice and one of the most rapidly growing areas in health and ICT today. Telemedicine involves the use of medical information transferred from one site to another through electronic communications to improve patient’s health care including diagnosis and treatment. Learn about e-Health and Telemedicine in Nigeria

RIMA Foundation
The RIMA Foundation, a non-profit organisation, seeks to promote access to information, raise public consciousness on the need for proper management and security of information, and encourage the overall development of the information management community. Learn more about RIMA foundation

National Poverty Alleviation Programme (NAPEP)

Restoration of hope in the mass of poor people in Nigeria. Restoration of economic independence and confidence. Wealth creation.
http://www.napep.com/

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria 
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) was established by the SMEDAN Act of 2003 to promote the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector of the Nigerian Economy. 
http://www.smedan.gov.ng

The Information Society and Nigeria

http://www.jidaw.com/nigeria/devnet1.html

Invitation to Participate in the Information Society and Nigeria

SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM TO THE NATIONAL POLITICAL REFORM CONFERENCE (NPRC) BY THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP OF TWENTY TWO (ICT-G22)
* ICT - NIGERIA'S ROADMAP TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - ICT 22
http://www.jidaw.com/nigeria/ict22.html

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