Information and Communication Technology as a Provider of Food Security: Design of an Expert System to Assist in Communication where Non-Audible Communication is Expedient

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the design, development and distribution of data, using computer, hardware, software and telecommunication systems. To appreciate the impact of ICT on food insecurity, it is important to engage in technological designs that could provide solutions to enhancing the way people solve their problems. ICT has made it possible for simulations and modelling kits to be applied to the understanding and solution of major scientific and engineering problems. With this strategy, ICT has greatly facilitated communication because handicaps and even the able-bodied men could participate in secured information communication. There should not be any limitation to whatsoever food-related service they want since information technology acts as solution providers by providing ways of interaction for these special groups. For the physically impaired persons, especially the dumb and deaf, this paper, therefore, designs an expert system to assist them communicate in environments where non-audio communication is not possible.