ICT for Sustainable Development

Abstract

The use of ICT to drive sustainable development is a constant debate. Whereas one group staunchly defends employing ICT for guiding and implementing sustainable development, others fight vigorously to highlight its many negatives. One should readily agree that, as with most things in this world, applying ICT to propel any development will have its benefits and pitfalls. Its measurement must therefore be focused on whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I will argue that driving sustainable development through ICT initiatives bring much greater benefits than negative consequence. One is also acknowledging that like all good projects, protocols and methods are important to success. Therefore, when advancing sustainable development with ICT as the driving force, it is essential to have proper planning, analysis, implementation, and monitoring if one anticipates favorable outcomes. I will build upon this argument in more details in the ensuing sections.