HOW ICT CONTRIBUTES TO PROBLEMS IN DIFFERENT AREAS - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

Information and communication technologies (ICT) provide the necessary tools to solve various problems that arise in modern societies. With the passage of time, the ease with which information can be accessed has increased, as a result of scientific advances in the areas of computing.

The computer, also known as the computer, is one of the most significant means of new technologies in the world. ICTs have made it possible for man to easily interact in a virtual way with the rest of the world, significantly facilitating communication. The Internet is the most significant ICT tool.

Source: es.wikipedia.org

Digitization has allowed sounds, images and texts to be transferred from different media, but in a single format that can be understood by all.

One of the consequences of the increase in ICT was the creation of the phenomenon of globalization. This term allows an understanding of the different cultures of the world to be achieved no matter where you are.

How do ICT contribute to solving problems in different areas of society?

Resolution of labor problems

Regardless of the economic activities that are carried out, the use of computers and the Internet connection has become necessary today. Connecting through the Internet and smart devices make work activities much easier and faster.

The hours of face-to-face work have been reduced by increasing online activities from computers. The Internet connection has allowed many social groups around the world to make the decision to work from home with their personal computers.

In addition, large and small companies have grown significantly by having the possibility of offering their products or services through the Internet. In fact, mobile phones are often as important as a computer for work purposes.

Reduction in communication barrier

Communication online or through the Internet is one of the most modern methods of communication between one or more people, regardless of the distance from one to the other. A person from the Asian continent can communicate perfectly with another from America or Europe at any time.

ICTs have fostered the development of means such as email, landlines, mobile phones and certain instant messaging programs for the interaction of one person with another. The Internet allows long-distance meetings and information sharing in forums.

At any time of day, users will have the possibility to communicate with a person who is on the other side of the world. In addition, the Internet connection allows the exchange of information and news. This allows building virtual debates and exposing different points of view.

Trade exchange

Information and communication technologies promote commercial exchange between members of different countries, through virtual platforms for buying and selling.

Boosting the digital economy is indispensable for businesses and provides citizens with a wide range of goods and services.

ICTs have not only managed to attract potential customers for buying and selling in virtual stores, but they have also implemented new technologies to increase virtual economic activity.

The phenomenon of online stores has increased in recent years and online payment services (such as PayPal or cryptocurrencies) have facilitated economic transactions between users around the world.

Companies are little by little implementing new habits for the development of ICT; for example, payment through smartphones has replaced cash and credit or debit cards. Many retail stores in developed countries now have this facility.

Interaction with the State

Through ICT, the State may have platforms capable of providing a means of communication and interaction with citizens.

Through web portals, each individual could have the opportunity to evaluate the management, inform and make decisions regarding various issues that affect them.

It is the responsibility of the State to create and manage its virtual platforms, in order to provide citizens with a means of direct interaction with the authorities.

The growth of information and communication technologies -constituted by citizens themselves- seek to define and debate the functions of the State.

The fact that the State can allow citizens a means of communication is a form of defense for human rights. In addition, it promotes democracy, freedom of expression and freedom of the media.

Increased literacy

The Internet connection allows people of different ages to educate themselves through information portals on the Internet. This has allowed a significant increase in literacy.

People with technological devices and Internet access have the opportunity to connect at the time and time they consider necessary for their personal instruction. Currently, within the network, there are innumerable entertainment and interactive portals for the education of children.

In addition, the rise of virtual courses (paid and free) has increased, the purpose of which is to take them in the comfort of homes, without having to confront the city.

UNESCO believes that information and communication technologies complement, enrich and transform education in global societies.

Increased public safety

ICTs provide efficient tools capable of preventing and acting on crimes by relying on state-of-the-art equipment and with extensive connectivity between them.

Although ICTs mainly comply with informing and communicating, they also serve to help authorities by improving the performance of their functions.

In matters of public security, information and communication technologies play a fundamental role: offering tools for police work and for different areas of administrative work.

Surveillance camera technology is one example of a technology that serves to reduce crime in communities.

In addition, the recordings that many users of the world have made with their smartphones have promoted the reduction of social injustice. Many events are in evidence by the same users who have uploaded them, becoming a trend in the different social networks.

References

1. Information and communication technologies (ICT), Consuelo Belloch Ortí, (nd). Taken from uv.es
2. The importance of ICT in commerce, Miguel Ángel Fraile, (2011). Taken from tecnonews.info
3. Information and communication technologies, Wikipedia in Spanish, (nd). Taken from wikipedia.org
4. The responsibility of the State for the use of information and communication technologies, Jairo Becerra, Lorenzo Contino Hueso, Claudia Bibiana García Vargas and others, (2015). Taken from publications.ucatolica.edu.co
5. ICT in education, UNESCO Portal in Spanish, (nd). Taken from unesco.org