DocumentCode
2789744
Title
Information Technology and National Development in Iran
Author
Asemi, Asefeh
Author_Institution
Dept. of LISc., Isfahan Univ.
Volume
1
fYear
2006
fDate
9-11 Nov. 2006
Firstpage
558
Lastpage
565
Abstract
This article discusses the transmission and attraction of information technology (IT) and national development in Iran country. In view of this transmission, the Iran determined to research aimed at formulating policy recommendations on the removal of bottlenecks and problems preventing or slowing down the growth use of new technology in this country. From this study it can be concluded that the major bottlenecks for the application of IT can be found in using of technology. The use of technology is influenced by such factors as policy and infrastructure. However, also the economic and socio-cultural situation has a large impact on using new technology. To bridge the information technology gap of all the related organizations and user groups from industries & social institutes should liaise in development activities and supporting projects. The government should invest in the infrastructure development, by providing the necessary resources and training to the population
Keywords
government policies; socio-economic effects; Iran; information technology; infrastructure development; national development; Appropriate technology; Bridges; Communications technology; Economics; Government; Hardware; Industrial training; Information technology; Layout; Regulators;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Hybrid Information Technology, 2006. ICHIT '06. International Conference on
Conference_Location
Cheju Island
Print_ISBN
0-7695-2674-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICHIT.2006.253544
Filename
4021147
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