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Book on e-Business for growth
and development in Nigeria and other developing countries is now Available.
For the majority living in the
developing world, survival and growth depends on making sense of the opportunities and challenges thrown up by
new global economy. Now there’s a book that makes sense of the Knowledge
economy and e-business revolution as it affects Nigeria and other developing
countries. The book e-Business: Getting down to doing Business on the Net
gives readers a
step-by-step understanding of the Knowledge society, e-skills
for the information society, e-business benefits, e-business competence needs
as well as information about practical e-business
opportunities.
The book e-Business:
Getting down to doing Business on the Net by Jide Awe and Bankole Olubamise
(Paperback - 2006),
is available for sale at a cost of N500 / $20. Please contact DevNet
or Jidaw Systems Limited
to order.
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Contents
Making Sense of e-business
in Developing Countries and the Benefits of e-business
The book addresses some of the
questions encountered when analyzing e-business and its effect on the business
environment specifically in developing country context. Small
businesses are the powerhouse of Nigeria’s private sector. The Web
has become an established business tool that changed the way we transact and do
business. To develop the information society in Nigeria, small business must
take advantage of the opportunities offered by ICT and e-business. Benefits
include Enhanced Labour productivity and low staff costs, Flexibility to work
at your own pace, anywhere, anytime. The small businessperson can take total
control of the business. You can grow the business at your own pace.
Skills,
Knowledge Economy and the human potential
The impact of ICTs on the world is
nothing short of revolutionary. . ICTs have changed the world and the ICT
revolution is far from over. In fact in most developing countries it is just
getting started. To remain
relevant Nigeria needs competitive advantage in the global, knowledge-based
economy. Knowledge is the main source of competitive advantage today. The
knowledge economy isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about people.
People will drive and are driving the knowledge economy.
The book addresses
the new economy, the global economy, new opportunities, new thinking, the need
for ICT and e-business skills, Global competitiveness, Digital inclusion and
ICT Professional skills.
e-business
competence Needs
The
e-business landscape encompasses all manner of enterprise. Size, location,
industry are not limitations. The new economy dictates that businesses must
develop or reassess business strategies. The book takes a look at the common
and critical issues successful e-business practitioners and leaders must
address. What does it take to build and operate e-business architecture? What
competencies must e-business professionals have? What are the competence needs
of the people designing and implementing e-business? A section of the
publication looks at the opportunities for acquiring e-business expertise. It covers e-business fundamentals, e-business marketing, e-business
backbone-, Payment systems Design,
Implementation & Support, Critical skills and concepts, Leadership and
Entrepreneurship and e-business Education.
e-business
opportunities
To compete globally and create
sustainable economic growth, Nigeria needs a vibrant private sector that can
take advantage of ICT and knowledge economy opportunities. By enabling new
business opportunities, e-business helps in poverty eradication and promoting
an inclusive digital society with opportunity for all. Geographic and other
traditional barriers have been lowered. It is now possible to contribute to
globalization with minimal infrastructure. There is a need to look at the
e-business opportunities that should interest individuals and businesses in
Nigeria. A chapter in the book focuses on the Opportunity Revolution, Convergence, Opportunity Summary, business and the Small
business. The book examines some practical e-business opportunities and ideas
(e-books, e-learning, Existing Business, e-content, e-culture).
Observations
and Recommendations
What
is the state of e-business in Nigeria and most developing countries? What
should be done to enable e-business boost growth and development? Should
e-business be a phenomenon of the urban rich? There are gender issues. Do ICT
and e-business education options meet the requirements of the knowledge
society? What is the role of ICT in developing the Small business? How should
the environment support ICT enabled businesses? Observations are noted on the
Cost of Education, access, Women in ICT, the role of ICT training providers,
Career counseling and Global payment infrastructure. Several recommendations
are also made on the way forward for e-business for growth and development in
Nigeria and other developing countries.
Furthering
e-business in Nigeria
ebusinessnigeria.com
a web content service for e-business in Nigeria has been developed by Jidaw to
facilitate the growth of e-business in Nigeria. Practical e-business workshops
are also scheduled to hold in Nigeria in the near future.
The Authors
The authors are Jide Awe and Bankole Olubamise.
Jide Awe, Nigerian
online enterpreneur is an award winning ICT Trainer and Consultant. He Heads
Jidaw Systems (Mastercomputers) a leading ICT training institution,
in Nigeria, which developed and
runs the Jidaw.com web initiative (http://www.jidaw.com).
Bankole Olubamise is the Executive Director of
DevNet a national Network of NGOs and a leading ICT and Development
facilitator, analyst and Consultant. He is a member of the National ICT
Strategic Action Plan Committee for Nigeria and also a Committee Chair for the
Nigeria Internet Group (NIG).
The Open Society Initiative for
West Africa supported the publication.
Motivation
The book is the first of its kind
to analyze and provide information on e-business for growth and development in
Nigeria. The writing and publication of the book is in line African Proverb
that states, "Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt
shall always glorify the hunter".
The book e-Business:
Getting down to doing Business on the Net by Jide Awe and Bankole Olubamise
(Paperback - 2006),
is available for sale at a cost of N500 / $20. Please contact DevNet
or Jidaw Systems Limited
to order.
They Said it...
"Until the lions have their
historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter".
- African Proverb
"To survive and thrive in
the e-commerce world, all companies---from established industry leaders to
feisty upstarts—are making themselves into lean, mean e-Business machines
that serve, delight, and retain customers better than ever before."
- Dr. Ravi Kalakota.
"e-Business Road Map for Success"
"The two great equalizers in
life are the Internet and Education."
- John Chambers
"We are a part of a
community that has something that others can't come to grasp with.
Our culture and works of arts
show a people that have something they want to communicate to the world."
- Dr. Christopher Kolade, the
Nigerian High commissioner to the UK, November 20, 2006.
All rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the written permission of the copyright owner. ISBN:
978-077--360-6
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June 4,
2007
Chioma
U. from Port Enugu says:
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An interesting effort-
Please keep us informed about the coming seminars you
mentioned.
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