Promoting Sustainable Development through ICT in Developing Countries

Abstract

This paper outlines how ICTS in general will promote sustainable development in developing countries. This can be promoted through acquiring ICT skills in various ways which include: software development commercial outfit, computer training maintenance, networking and internet service as well as enhancing teaching and learning activities. Also the paper revealed the possibilities for locating independent working environment through ICT facilities such as economic sustainability, social sustainability, and political sustainability. It also looks at the possible challenges of implementing ICT such as lacks of maintenance culture, budgetary constrain, and infrastructure related problems. Finally the paper emphasized that proper utilization of ICTs is necessary for promoting sustainable development in developing countries

Keywords: Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills, sustainable development, prospects and challenges.