Description

RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND

According to UNESCO1,

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) permeates the business environment and underpins
the success of modern corporations as well as providing government with cost efficient civil service
systems. At the same time, the tools and techniques of ICT are of value in the processes of learning,
and in the organization and management of learning institutions. The Internet is a driving force,
interconnecting both developed and developing countries. Countries must be able to benefit from the
technological developments. To be able to do so, a cadre of professionals has to be educated with a
sound ICT-background, independent of specific computer platforms or software environments.