What Is Information Technology?

What is the best way in which information technology can help the underdeveloped?

• Information Technology has been directly or indirectly becoming part of everyday life for almost everyone around the globe. But the direct access to the technology and its direct benefits are largely limited to the urban and developed communities. Although the poor and underdeveloped communities have started gaining indirect benefits by means of widespread telecom and cheaper devices, the disparity in access and relevance are still major issues limiting the overall growth. In an age where aspirations of the underdeveloped communities are becoming high and willingness to adopt technology is also improving, what are the best ways the technology can help people to be more productive, creative and lift their standard of living in sustainable and inclusive manner? What can be the possible barriers and solutions to break those barriers?

• Answer:

  With apologies for discord between how the world should work and how it actually works, Malware teaches software development. Identity theft teaches in-depth knowledge of money transfer systems. Advance payment fraud teaches persuasive writing. Spam teaches mass communication, leading to a career in public relations. Nigeria's early adopter lead is being overtaken by China, where cybercrime has fostered an economic miracle.