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IT and the Web: What is the immediate future for Papua New Guinea? May 8, 2007

Posted by rodney itaki in Information communication technology.
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Ian Hanspeter, Department of Computer Science, PNG University of Technology Papua New GuineaIan.hanspeter@postgrad.curtin.edu  

Abstract

Currently Papua New Guinea (PNG) is in a transitional phase in IT age. We may say that we are up there with the rest, but the true determining factor which determines how well developed a nation is with respect to information technology, is up-time and cost of ownership per capita.

Currently those two factors are not in our way at the moment. Monopoly of the communication industry has placed a strenuous bottle-neck on the over-all growth of information technology and its related technologies.

In this paper, it is pointed out the need for a proper Information Technology (IT)) policy as well as the need to empower proper regulatory bodies to ensure that technology serves its primary purpose without any violation of any fundamental morals that the country holds dear.

Keywords

ICT, Web, ITU, Information, Technology, ISP        

 

Comments»

1. Herman - August 21, 2007

I believe there is an policy written without the inout from other stakeholders.

A direct result is the current war between the mobile carriers.

2. mangimosbi - September 26, 2007

“the true determining factor which determines how well developed a nation is with respect to information technology, is up-time and cost of ownership per capita.”

Here here

So where can I get a hold of this paper

3. Reuben W Sengere - October 2, 2007

Can I have a copy of this article? I am student a ANU, Canberra and doing a thesis on effective communication in the coffee industry in PNG.

4. Varigini Badira - December 6, 2007

Please leave you email of you would like to receive the issues.

5. Emmanuel - December 31, 2007

Again Great Work Badira, can I have a copy please: emmanuel@masalai.net