Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Assessment of ICT Infrastructure Development Impact on School Performance in Urban Ghanaian Informal Settlements

Chinedu Ifeakiri, University of Maiduguri
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18929933
Published: May 16, 2011

Abstract

Ghanaian urban informal settlements face significant challenges in educational infrastructure, particularly in terms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) access. A comprehensive search strategy was employed to identify relevant studies. Studies were screened based on predefined inclusion criteria, followed by thematic analysis and synthesis. Findings indicate that the proportion of schools with access to ICT infrastructure is increasing, though disparities remain concerning both hardware and software availability. The review highlights the need for more equitable distribution of resources to maximise educational outcomes in these underserved communities. Policy recommendations include targeted investments in ICT infrastructure and training programmes for educators and students. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Chinedu Ifeakiri (2011). Assessment of ICT Infrastructure Development Impact on School Performance in Urban Ghanaian Informal Settlements. African ICT in Education (Technology Focus), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18929933

Keywords

Sub-SaharanInformalityE-LearningParticipatory DevelopmentStakeholder AnalysisTechnology AdoptionDistance Education

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