The Digital Divide in Developing Countries: An Information Society in Africa - Couverture souple

United Nations Economic Commission For Africa; Smit (Organization)

 
9789054873105: The Digital Divide in Developing Countries: An Information Society in Africa
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 9054873108 ISBN 13 : 9789054873105
Editeur : Vub Pr, 2002

Synopsis

The editors of this book have brought together a fine selection of scientific articles centred around the changing communications landscape in Africa. Indeed, the technological and political convergence of formerly separate communication areas (audio-visual media, telecommunications, informatics) is offering African countries new opportunities. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly filtering through into the African continent. However Africa has only taken its first steps on the path towards an information society and is far lagging behind when it is compared to the western countries. A new, invisible border, that seperates those who can afford ICTs and those who can not, is arising. This so-called digital divide could have far-reaching consequences. For ICTs give access to information. This information can lead to knowledge. And knowledge is a prerequisite for development. Therefore ICTs are considered to be promising technologies that can be one of the tools to stop the ongoing underdevelopment of Africa. Nevertheless it is also argued in this book that the way to go is long, difficult and problematic. Several authors have formulated recommendations which could be helpful to walk this complicated path towards an information society in Africa.

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À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The editors of this book have brought together a fine selection of scientific articles centred around the changing communications landscape in Africa. Indeed, the technological and political convergence of formerly separate communication areas (audio-visual media, telecommunications, informatics) is offering African countries new opportunities. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly filtering through into the African continent. However Africa has only taken its first steps on the path towards an information society and is far lagging behind when it is compared to the western countries. A new, invisible border, that seperates those who can afford ICTs and those who can not, is arising. This so-called digital divide could have far-reaching consequences. For ICTs give access to information. This information can lead to knowledge. And knowledge is a prerequisite for development. Therefore ICTs are considered to be promising technologies that can be one of the tools to stop the ongoing underdevelopment of Africa. Nevertheless it is also argued in this book that the way to go is long, difficult and problematic. Several authors have formulated recommendations which could be helpful to walk this complicated path towards an information society in Africa.

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Éditeur
Vub Pr
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9054873108
ISBN 13 
9789054873105
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
342
Éditeur
Nulens Gert, African Development Forum 1999 (Addis Ababa Ethiopia)
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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