Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa. Vol 1
Opportunities and Challenges for Community Development
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.
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About the editors
Ramata Thioune works at the Research Centre for International Development (IDRC) of Canada, at its regional office in Dakar for West and Central Africa, as a Senior Programme Manager. Thioune holds a Masters in Agricultural Economics (University Laval, Quebec / Canada), a Master of Economic Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Environmental Sciences (University of Dakar).