National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA): The Promoter of Digital Humanities and Sociology—A Case Study

National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) is a prominent nodal agency in the United States which is under the Department of Commerce which is responsible for the technological innovation and promotion of digital innovation for economic development in the US and other countries. It is associated with many other internet and information infrastructure and networks of related associations which include the ISOC, RIR, ICANN, IETF, IGF and also other non-profit making internet and technology related organization such as IEEE, ACM. This plays an executive role principally responsible and dedicated to the telecommunication and other information related policy matters. This paper aims to overview the aims, objectives, and function of the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) with a paradigm shift in the telecommunication and information technology policy towards economic growth with an analysis of the past and present activities. This paper also highlights the structure and activities which are aimed at realizing digital innovation and economic growth.

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