Models of IT course provision and economic development in developing countries

Implementation of post-secondary IT education programs will encounter the same barriers as establishment of a viable IT industry in that nation. Demand for IT labour may be driven by economic strategy or business demand, but the quality of IT education programs must meet local IT skill demands to avoid the need for skill imports. Providers may be educational institutions, businesses, or community organizations. Balance of payments impacts vary for different modes of educational service supply. Improved graduate opportunities may represent loss to the developing nation as mobile graduates seek external employment.