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Towards a Conceptual Framework for Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan for Banks: based on Cases from Ethiopia
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 174 - Number 10 |
| Year of Publication: 2021 |
| Authors: Nigussie Tariku, Lemma Lessa |
10.5120/ijca2021920976
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Nigussie Tariku, Lemma Lessa . Towards a Conceptual Framework for Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan for Banks: based on Cases from Ethiopia. International Journal of Computer Applications. 174, 10 ( Jan 2021), 35-42. DOI=10.5120/ijca2021920976
Abstract
IT services and solutions in the banking sector should be protected to keep the business continuity in a disastrous scenario. This study aims to develop an Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan (IT DRP) framework in the case of Ethiopian Banks. Qualitative case study method is employed to investigate current best practices and challenges in Ethiopian banks. The findings indicated that Banks do not have IT DRP in place. Lack of framework, lack of focused group, lack of experience, and lack of standardization are some of the challenges identified. Accordingly, the IT DRP framework is proposed for Banks of Ethiopia. The framework is confirmed and validated by subject experts. The framework can serve banks as a quality tool to evaluate existing IT DRP or develop new ones based on their business needs. Recommendations are also forwarded and related topics are suggested for future research.
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