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The Future Role Of Technology In Banking Development In Nigeria., Paul A. Ogwuma Dec 1997

The Future Role Of Technology In Banking Development In Nigeria., Paul A. Ogwuma

Bullion

This is an address by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria which examines the evolving relationship between banking sector development and technology in Nigeria and highlight both the future role of banking technology and the challenges that lie ahead. The address also argues that the economy is not only driven by technological advances, but have also in turn spawned technological developments. Technology has been the hub of banking development since the last decade and will continue to be so, well into the 21st century. the main focus of the address is information technology in the integrated form of …


Jumpstart 2000—The Maine Economic Improvement Strategy: A Targeted Investment In Research And Development, Mark W. Lawrence, George L. Jacobson Jan 1997

Jumpstart 2000—The Maine Economic Improvement Strategy: A Targeted Investment In Research And Development, Mark W. Lawrence, George L. Jacobson

Maine Policy Review

In recent years Maine has ranked 50th in per capita spending on university-based research and development in the United States, a distinction that an increasing number of Maine policymakers, citizens, business representatives and researchers find alarming. Citing the positive gains R&D investments have shown in other states, not the least of which is improved economic performance, the authors set forth an argument for investing in Maine’s public R&D infrastructure. Whether and how to make such investments have been the subjects of recent debate in many states.