Towards Bridging the Information Gap in Developing Countries: The Case of Nigeria.

Mohammed, Zakari

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ERIC Number: EJ488263

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Publication Date: 1994

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Towards Bridging the Information Gap in Developing Countries: The Case of Nigeria.

Mohammed, Zakari

International Information and Library Review, v26 n2 p91-105 Jun 1994

Describes factors creating information gaps between different sectors of Nigerian society. These include illiteracy; ineffective government policy; inadequate funds, staff, and information resources; lack of coordination; and inefficient publishing. A National Commission on Information is proposed, and its function and organization are described. (KRN)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy, Information Needs, Information Policy, Information Services, National Programs, Problems, Public Policy, Publishing Industry, Social Differences, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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