Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for Community Development

By Ramata Molo Thioune

This volume considers the introduction, adoption and and utilisation of ICTs at community level in Africa; and explores the question of community participation in ICTs in various geographical, technological, socio-economic, cultural and institutional contexts. It assesses in some detail how communities in sub-Saharan Africa have responded to changes following the introduction of these technologies, discussing the opportunities and challenges they present for political and community development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552500012
• ISBN13: 9781552500019
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Codesria
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.7"