Latest Technologies Transforming Lesotho.pptx

Technology has both implements and really good be effects in the society we live in. The government plays a vital role in subsidizing the community with internet access to all, helping the community with accessible information. Although it is not always good there are several things to consider.

1. Latest Technologies Transforming Lesotho

2. Blockchain A secure, distributed ledger system (Narayanan et al., 2016). Can be used to track and verify transactions (Narayanan et al., 2016). Can improve transparency and accountability (Narayanan et al., 2016). Has the potential to revolutionize many sectors in Lesotho, including finance, governance, and supply chain management (World Bank, 2023).

3. A virtual world that users can access and interact with (Miller, 2022). Can be used for gaming, socializing, and work (Miller, 2022). Has the potential to create new opportunities for education, healthcare, and commerce in Lesotho (Miller, 2022). Metaverse

4. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE A branch of computer science that deals with the creation of intelligent agents (Russell & Norvig, 2021). Can be used to automate tasks, make predictions, and improve decision-making (Russell & Norvig, 2021). Has the potential to improve efficiency and productivity in many sectors in Lesotho (World Bank, 2023). AI

5. Potential Applications of AI in Lesotho’s Agriculture sector Optimize irrigation systems (Li et al., 2022) Apply fertilizer and pesticides more precisely (Ajao & Idowu, 2020) Monitoring crop health (Panda et al., 2020) Prediction of crop yields (Panda et al., 2020) AGRICULTURE SECTOR

6. Potential Applications of AI in Lesotho’s Education sector Personalize learning experiences (Bloom et al., 1984) Provide students with feedback (Kulik & Kirschner, 1988) Identify students who are at risk of falling behind (Baker & Siemens, 2013)

7. The Use of AI in Lesotho's Financial Sector AI is also being used to provide customers with personalized financial advice (World Bank, 2023). For example, AI is being used to detect and prevent fraud (World Bank, 2023). AI is being used to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions in Lesotho (World Bank, 2023).

8. Lack of infrastructure (World Bank, 2023) Lack of access to capital (World Bank, 2023) Lack of skilled labor (World Bank, 2023) Digital divide (gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not) (World Bank, 2023) Challenges of Implementing New Technologies in Lesotho

9. The Government of Lesotho's Efforts to Promote New Technologies Investing in infrastructure development: This includes building new schools and libraries with computers and internet access (World Bank, 2023). Providing financial incentives to businesses that invest in new technologies: The government can offer tax breaks or grants to businesses that invest in new technologies (World Bank, 2023). Developing programs to train people in the skills needed to use new technologies: The government can work with educational institutions to develop training programs in areas such as coding and data analysis (World Bank, 2023).

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11. Li, Y., Gong, S., Xiang, Y., & Duan, Y. (2022). A review of intelligent irrigation systems using wireless sensor network and modeling approaches. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 193, 106586. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2022.106586 Miller, D. (2022, April 12). Metaverse definition. Technopedia. https://www.techopedia.com/definition/34708/metaverse (Accessed on April 29, 2024) Narayanan, A., Barber, S., Felten, E., & Bitcoin, A. (2016). Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies: A comprehensive introduction. Princeton University Press. Panda, S. S., Jagadeesh, A., & Thobbi, V. L. (2020). Precision agriculture using machine learning and deep learning. In Deep Learning Applications (pp. 161-184). Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-4829-9_8: doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-4829-9_8 World Bank. (2023, April 12). World Bank Lesotho [Lesotho data portal]. data.worldbank.org. (Accessed on April 29, 2024) References continued..

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