Abstract
The use of ICTs in developing countries has grown significantly since the start of the 21st century (ITU 2012), driven on by encouraging evidence and literature that associates ICTs with various aspects of economic and social development (UNCTAD 2011). However, ICT equipment, which is supposed to help developing countries improve education and stimulate economic growth may undermine the sustainability of ICT use, and have negative impact on human health, and the environment, if not addressed. The environmental concerns regarding e-waste stem from the hazardous elements and compounds that can be found in everyday e-waste. These compounds are known to have adverse impacts on the health of the environment and all living beings. Most developing countries, including Nigeria, have neither a well-established system of disposal of e-waste nor a legislation dealing specifically with e-waste and a lax enforcement of existing laws dealing with general waste management. (Nnrom and Osibanjo, 2008) The aim of this paper is to discuss a theoretical framework which will be used as a ‘sensitizing device’ for a qualitative study of the issues and challenges associated with waste policy formulation and implementation process in Edo state, Nigeria.(Myers, 1977).
Recommended Citation
Aborele, Henry; Urquhart, Cathy; and Nudurupati, Sai, "E-Waste Policy in Developing Countries: The Context of Nigeria" (2015). Pre-ICIS Workshop Proceedings 2015. 1.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/sprouts_proceedings_siggreen_2015/1