OPEN GOVERNMENT POLICY THROUGH INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Ajibade, Eyitayo Olalekan and Makinde, Wasiu Abiodun (2019) OPEN GOVERNMENT POLICY THROUGH INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. Journal of Arts and Sciences, 12 (1). pp. 1-8. ISSN 1118-5953

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Abstract

Citizens’ right to access the documents and proceeding of the government for public consumptionvia information communication technology will have a long way in ensuring sustainable development in Nigeria. More so, open government is viewed in term of service delivery and public accountability, which could be facilitated by technology especially information technology that is capable of improvingthe transparent budgetary system, civic engagement, integrity, the fight against corruption and government’s accountability. This paper explores literature on open government, information communication technology, sustainable development and enhancement of open government through information and communication technology. The use of internet, journal, thesis, archival material and the vast expanse of the literature assisted in the source of information. Therefore, this paper revealed how sustainable development can be enhanced in Nigeria through application of information and communication technology in open government policies. The study concluded that open government will be enhanced with the application of information and communication technology which is necessary for sustainable development in Nigeria.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Humanities
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email [email protected]
Date Deposited:	28 May 2021 08:46
Last Modified:	28 May 2021 08:46
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1346

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