Measuring of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Impact on Sustainable Development

Abstract

: Information and communication technology (ICT) Impact measurement and the goal of attaining sustainable development with technology has become a subject of debate among policy makers, accountant, financial analyst and researchers. The concept of sustainable development of the nation is based on socio-economic, financial-economic and environmental conversation. Despite several studies regarding the impacts ICT on specific aspects of human life and the economy of developing nations like Nigeria, the measurement technique and extent to which ICT Impact on Sustainable Development mechanism has not been well explored. This research investigates the Measurement techniques of ICT Impact and how its influence the sustainable development through the socio, economic environmental perspective of developing nation. Finding from the study revealed that the Meta-Analysis technique was employed. Findings reveals that the integration of ICT has positive impacts on Nigeria development through effective support in all area of development mechanisms of nation like education system, health management, socio, and financial development. Further ICT infrastructure and services allow countries to participate in the digital economy and increase the overall economic well-being and competitiveness. The combination of ICT investment with investments in organizational and human capital trigger will trigger development. Based on the empirical findings of research, the study concluded that Measurement of ICTs impact can be done via several technique such as Analytical technique, case studies technique, Panel Studies technique, Statistical survey technique, Administrative Data and Other methodologies and data sources. Further the use of ICT is significant to the sustainable development of developing nation. It is recommended that government should regulate technology policy in a way that will strengthens capacity building of human resources.