ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in national development. It begins with a background to ICT development in Ghana followed by theoretical perspectives on ICT and national development. Next, the pertinent institutional policy and regulatory frameworks are presented. In addition, trends in ICT development are discussed alongside the identification of Ghana’s experience in using ICTs to promote and enhance national development. The chapter identifies the application of ICTs to specific sectors of the economy and lessons learnt through these applications. Finally, it identifies the challenges in implementing ICTs for the country’s development and makes recommendations on ways of addressing these challenges.
