From: mgebreab@earthlink.net
Date: Fri Sep 18 2009 - 18:25:57 EDT
Information: a compass for overall development
By Staff
Sep 18, 2009, 11:00
One common reference to the times we are in is Age of Information. It suffices to mention that information plays a leading role in the development of a nation, and acts as primary vanguard in the nation building process. With time, the process of data collection, communication and dissemination has been steadily improving. Scientific and technological advancements registered have made the process of communication reach its zenith more than any other time.In order to understand the significance of information, one could possibly equate it to the force of light; and being well-informed as someone who lives in the light, as opposed to someone who lives in the dark.
The history of societies is an everlasting progress in the lines of change. Human beings strive to satiate their material and spiritual desire through hard work. And improvement always requires material resources. One must have resources and ample opportunity to be able to commit and eventually convert resources unto tangible gains.
However, it is also evident that work and toil precede results and development. Gains can only be possibly made if one makes plans with a full intention of practicing them into reality. Planning isn't also easy. It needs to be conducted through diligence as well as high dedication and be accompanied with research. Hence, as information or being well-informed points one in the right direction, it wouldn't therefore, be an understatement to state that information is a compass that points one to the right direction in the lane of development.
Thereby, continually developing our capacity in information retrieval and processing becomes a contributing factor in the nation building process. The development of information infrastructures and boosting research studies can stimulate our development drive through the provision of correct and accessible data at the right time; help a great deal and assist in planning; exploit resources for benefit and most of all, can create a cumulative fueling effect and make a contribution in the development process. In light of such a use and need, the Government of Eritrea is on the process of introducing a central information system and modern systems of information technology that will enable collect and process data.
As it is known, the building of lean, clean, efficient and competent government institutions has been for long the national objective. The task of government institutions is also to formulate policies, ensure control, and engage in research and development and human resources development. However, building institutional capacity is not an easy task.
However, as this is not an easy task and requires a long process, it is a precondition to have an institute whose sole concern is information provision. As such an institution capable of directing the development drive by assisting in fulfilling and satisfying numerous needs through information provision; it is expected to make an impact by fulfilling it primary role.
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