ICT's in Developing Nations

In our modern life, we use information and communication technologies every day in so many ways. it is becoming increasingly easy to take them for granted. Like the electric sockets in our houses, we seldom stop to think about how amazing it is that we can walk into a room and plug in an appliance and have it magically work, or pick up the phone and dial a friend anywhere in the world. However, like the complex system of power stations, transformers and amazing devices that bring us electric power, the ability for us to communicate so quickly and effectively all over the globe in an instant requires an amazing amount of knowledge, resources, money and time to implement.

Moving information and method we use to do it could generally be considered a kind of ICT, but it properly refers to systems that use modern technology such as computers, electronics and scientific advances such as cell phones and ipods. It is a term heard more often outside the US, and often is used in reference to a particular area such as: "ICT's in education or health care."

ICT means “Information and Communications Technology” (or technologies). This is a very generalized term that refers to a multitude of communication forms. ICT in society might include television, cellular telephones, satellites, radio, computer software, computer hardware and many others.

Not everyone in the world has access to these necessities, however. These crucial tools to our modern existence that we so take for granted are not present everywhere. There are entire communities, and countries that are still and these places lack the resources to make full use of these modern technologies. For peoples looking to join the race and thrive in the global market, these Information and Communication Technologies must be understood, implemented and used effectively. Development through ICTs is one of the most effective ways for nations to join the dialogue. It takes a lot of support from experts who are already doing this in other places. This is where organizations like the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative comes in.

GeSCI was established in 2004, founded by the UN ICT Task Force. The United Nations ICT task force approved a proposal for a UN affiliated organization to provide demand-driven assistance to developing countries seeking to utilize the tremendous potential ICT’s have for improving the quality of teaching and learning in primary and secondary education.

We have a whole world of information at our fingertips through the power of the internet, as well as radio station, satellites and televisions. The opportunity to reach out to another person nearly anywhere in the world through the amazing advances of telephone and cellular communication technology is completely expected and taken for granted. These technologies are absolutely essential to the survival of our modern culture. Even our cars come equipped with GPS tracking devices, which is constant communication for us.

Its good to see that there are others who are in a position to give a hand, and share their expertise for the good of others. These pioneers are helping to facilitate development that allows an even playing field for all. Future world leaders can now come from places previously isolated form the global community, and education and information previously unavailable to the residents of these communities can help to create a true global family.