The accelerated diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) had a profound impact on societies in both developed and developing countries. There has been a considerable debate on whether the emergence of the so-called digital divide actually has exacerbated tendencies of social and economic exclusion or if opportunities for developing countries to harness ICT for development prevail? This book explores the prospects and the likely impact of these technologies in Africa, with particular reference to Tanzania. It deals with policy-making and strategies attempting to utilise new Information and Communication Technologies for broader development goals, and with their role in a number of areas of social or economic concern, such as governance, private sector development or education.
| ISBN: | 9783631550694 |
| Publication date: | 22nd August 2006 |
| Author: | Olaf Nielinger |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang Edition an imprint of Lang, Peter, GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wiss |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | Europaische Hochschulschriften : Reihe 31: Politikwissenschaft |
| Genres: |
Political science and theory Political structure and processes Economic systems and structures Digital and information technologies: Legal aspects |
The accelerated diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) had a profound impact on societies in both developed and developing countries. There has been a considerable debate on whether the emergence of the so-called digital divide actually has exacerbated tendencies of social and economic exclusion or if opportunities for developing countries to harness ICT for development prevail? This book explores the prospects and the likely impact of these technologies in Africa, with particular reference to Tanzania. It deals with policy-making and strategies attempting to utilise new Information and Communication Technologies for broader development goals, and with their role in a number of areas of social or economic concern, such as governance, private sector development or education.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development in Africa features in the following genres: Political science and theory, Political structure and processes, Economic systems and structures, Digital and information technologies: Legal aspects
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development in Africa is available in Paperback
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development in Africa was written by Olaf Nielinger and published by Peter Lang Edition an imprint of Lang, Peter, GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wiss
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development in Africa has 352 pages
Yes it is part of Europaische Hochschulschriften : Reihe 31: Politikwissenschaft series