Dear young people, information and communication technologies are revolutionizing daily life today. They are profoundly transforming communication habits and practices on a daily basis. ICTs make it possible to enhance information resources, which facilitates access to information, a source of change in societal behavior and practices. This leads to the profound transformation of society. Dear young people, ICTs allow for the massive dissemination of information. This promotes a circulation of knowledge. Today’s companies are experiencing a proliferation of communication channels. They offer opportunities to enjoy anytime and anywhere. I call on young people concerned about their development in particular and the country in general to keep in mind that information and communication have become key elements for using in your visions of entrepreneurship. Remember that ICT integrate into your daily activities. They allow you to communicate and access information and manage your tasks more efficiently.
Dear young people, the personal computer and the smartphone are the essential digital tools in everyday life. They allow you to access a large amount of information. They are essential for your communications with others. With these tools, you can organize your daily activities. Both devices allow you to access the Internet and carry out office work. They offer great flexibility. These tools are revolutionizing the way that people live, work, and communicate. You have to adopt them as essential in your activities.
The benefits of ICTs in everyday life are numerous. They improve productivity because they are very flexible at work. Emails or social networks offer great speed in the transmission of information. These tools make it possible to reach people remotely. They reduce the cost of communications. When we talk about the Internet of Things, we are talking about those objects connected to the Internet. It is a collection and circulation of data that allows the interaction of objects that communicate for a specific purpose. ICT also allows time management. Today, electronic calendars and electronic watches allow the planning and organization of activities in an efficient way. Alarms and electronic reminders make it easier to respond to appointments.
Dear young people, despite the many advantages of ICTs, they also have disadvantages that can negatively affect the lives of users. A massive flow of information is often a source of stress and fatigue. The wave of emails, the continuous messages often create an environment where the user can feel overloaded. Note that his can be a source of loss of concentration. Dear young people, be aware that social networks are a threat to privacy. It is true that social networks are an essential tool in digital life that allows individuals to connect. However, understand that these platforms collect and store personal data that can used for commercial or even malicious purposes. Shared information can be retrieve for purposes using, which may endanger privacy. Dear young people, be vigilant in your daily communications on social networks. Dear young people, be vigilant in your daily communications on social networks. Take steps to protect your online privacy such as privacy settings and limiting your information to be share.
Finally, to get full benefit from the benefits of ICTs, it is essential to master their use. Dear young people, for your information, the Burundian Center of Expertise in Information and Communication Technologies raises awareness among the younger generations about the proper uses of ICTs and the risks associated with their use. By mastering ICTs, you will use them as powerful tools that will allow you to improve your life.
Thank you.
Nathan Ntahondi, Founder of CBETIC
