P/C/59. Dissertation. Economic development and ITC policy

The dissertation aims to define the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ITCs) in the economic development of a country. Political, social, cultural and institutional factors behind the implementation of ICT policy are discussed on the basis of a literature review covering the theories of modernization, development, globalization, etc. The development of ICT sector in Ghana is traced on the basis of secondary research data in combination with primary data collection (interviews) and interpretive analysis. Conclusions are made about the development challenges facing Ghana in implementing ICT policy.