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Main Author: Mohammed, Zakari
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1994
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ488263
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  • Towards Bridging the Information Gap in Developing Countries: The Case of Nigeria. Mohammed, Zakari 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) 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)