African development information day 19 Nov 1996

Abstract

The 19th of November is African Development Information Day. in marking this day, the Economic Commission for Africa underlines the importance of information as a planning tool for development and for the exchange of ideas and experiences globally. African countries need the ability to communicate effectively with local and overseas markets to determine where they may have comparative advantages for supplying their products to consumers to purchase essential imports, based on current prices and services. The cost of entry into global markets is becoming virtually insignificant and exploiting the information economy consumes minimal resources ' other than the effort and ingenuity of its members.