1. Information and Communication Technology

2. ICT Meaning
Described as technologies which facilitate communication and the processing and transmission of information by electronic means.
ICTs are basically information-handling tools

3. Importance
ICTs have become a more important part of the global information economy.
In education aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning
Enables health care professionals and institutions to address the critical medical needs of rural communities
Contribute to fostering empowerment

4. Importance
Important catalyst of transformation in the economic, social and political lives of women.
Improving monitoring and response systems

5. Impact of ICT Improve the institutions to accomplish their goals.
Helped governments to improve their service to their citizens.
Heavily influenced commercial businesses
Improve the activities and interests of a broad range of people

6. Impact of ICT
Influenced the interactions between institutions and individuals.
introduced many different concepts in all walks of society's life.
All commercial activities are done using E-commerce technologies.
Ability to interact with other individuals through , chat-rooms, etc.

7. Impact of ICT
Enabled people with disabilities to be able to enjoy access to sources of information and ways of communicating.
ICTs can be deployed to monitor and respond to environmental disasters.