ICT innovations are the building blocks of economic growth says Craig Mundie

Craig Mundie, Chief Research and Strategy Officer, Microsoft in his opening keynote address said ICT innovations are the building blocks of economic growth. For governments achieving economic development is one of the key focuses. IT innovations promote global trade and assists businesses to reach the global market. He briefed the role of IT in two essential elements for good governance namely, education and healthcare. He shared different Microsoft initiatives in the education and health sector. He requested the government leaders to join hands with Microsoft to take these initiatives on a large scale.