Book on e-Business for growth and development in Nigeria and other developing countries is now Available.
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Aug 2006 - 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 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.
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.
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