Information and communications technologies in the age of globalization: Challenges and opportunities for Africa

Information and communications technologies in the age of globalization: Challenges and opportunities for Africa

Author: 
Edoho, Felix M.
Publisher: 
Emerald
Date published: 
2013
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Journal Title: 
African Journal of Economic and Management Studies
Source: 
African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2013, pp. 9-33
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This paper aims to examine the challenges and opportunities for implementing ICTs in Africa. It identifies potential areas that ICTs can be targeted and implemented for maximum in the region, and offers an integrated framework that could help the region to coordinate various components and institutionalize ICTs in the economy. It is argued that Africa needs an integrated approach to leverage ICTs for socioeconomic development. Basic systems for leveraging ICTs for development in Africa are fragmented and uncoordinated. Critical physical infrastructure and human capacity do not work synergistically to effectively implement ICTs. Where the basic infrastructure exists, various components do not operate synergistically to engender optimal results.

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CITATION: Edoho, Felix M.. Information and communications technologies in the age of globalization: Challenges and opportunities for Africa . : Emerald , 2013. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2013, pp. 9-33 - Available at: https://library.au.int/information-and-communications-technologies-age-globalization-challenges-and-opportunities-africa-4