468 Advances in Systems Modelling and ICT Applications 37 ICT as an Engine for Uganda’s Economic Growth: The Role of and Opportunities for Makerere University Venansius Baryamureeba‚ 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
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ICT and Business Development In line with the main priorities set by the URBACT Information Society Network‚ this theme focuses on business development and the role of ICT as a means of tackling economic restructuring and promoting employment and in doing so fostering social cohesion and economic inclusion. The purpose of this brief document is to act as a guide for colleagues when preparing material or presentations on this topic and to provoke discussion on the issues raised in it. Business
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According to Environmental Business Ethics‚ “Because of their impact on the environment‚ businesses have an obligation to try to moderate the effects of their activities in an effort to protect the land and water resources. Many businesses act voluntarily to reduce their environmental impact. Industries that use or produce hazardous waste are mandated by law to regulate their businesses. In any case‚ reducing their environmental impact is a sensible approach to business that can have many benefits
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ROLE OF ICT IN BANKING Technology is no longer being used simply as a means for automating processes. Instead it is being used as a revolutionary means of delivering services to customers. The adoption of technology has led to the following benefits: greater productivity‚ profitability‚ and efficiency; faster service and customer satisfaction; convenience and flexibility; 24x7 operations; and space and cost savings (Sivakumaran‚ 2005). Harrison Jr.‚ chairman and chief executive officer of Chase
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ICT in Business and Commerce Changing Shape of Organisations • More people are working for themselves or for small businesses • Large organisations are becoming “flatter” i.e. less hierarchical. People are working in groups rather than individually. • Knowledge workers need less supervision than factory workers because they know what to do and when. They need information rather than supervision. Using ICT to Set up a Small Business Any business needs a phone and an answering machine. For
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Comparative Education Volume 33 No. 1 1997 pp. 87± 95 The Environment of Crises in the Nigerian Education System CORDELIA C. NWAGWU ABSTRACT The Nigerian education system witnessed tremendous expansion between independence in 1960 and 1995. However‚ the rate declined after 1986 when economic depression resulted in the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme. A population explosion‚ frequent changes in the government due to military coups‚ a depressed economy and unplanned and uncontrolled
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under the following heading: □ Role of Agriculture in an Economy □ Importance of Agriculture □ Analysis of Selected Indicators of Agricultural Growth □ Agricultural Constraints □ Institutional Reforms □ Major agricultural policies in Nigeria from 1960-2005 □ Macro-economic variables affecting economic growth □ Government expenditure □ Investment □ Foreign investment □ The new Nigerian Agricultural Policy 2.0 The role of agriculture in an economy
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THE ROLE OF ICT IN BANKING OPERATIONS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Nigerian banking system has undergone remarkable changes over the years‚ in terms of the number of institutions‚ ownership structure‚ as well as depth and breadth of operations. These changes have been influenced largely by challenges posed by deregulation of the financial sector‚ globalization of operations‚ technological innovations and adoption of supervisory and prudential requirements that conform
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THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY FOR POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT Oluwaseun Olawale AFOLABI‚ PhD (in view) (Ibadan) Institut Français de Recherche en Afique (IFRA) - Nigeria Research Fellow‚ Institute of African Studies‚ University of Ibadan‚ Nigeria. Abstract Nigeria has a pluralistic State has taken religion to a position of importance in every facet of her politics. The nation is the most populous country in West Africa vest with religious diversities: Christianity
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Ksh. 39 million has 69 offices to be used by Deans‚ Chairmen and Lecturers from various schools‚ one lecture room‚ one hall‚ two seminar rooms‚ and one computer laboratory. The offices will enable lecturers and students to interact in a favorable environment to enhance learning. The construction of Phase II of the Arts Complex was done in-house by Kenyatta University in a record time of 11 months. Phase I of the complex was completed last year. “The introduction of performance target setting is meant
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