Information Knowledge And Technology For Development In Africa

Author : Dennis N. Ocholla,Neil D. Evans,Johannes Britz
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781776341849

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Information knowledge and technology for Development in Africa by Dennis N. Ocholla,Neil D. Evans,Johannes Britz Pdf

Information, knowledge, and technology occupy significant space in the information and knowledge society and ongoing debates on development such as sustainable development goals (SDGs) agenda 2030 and the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Disruptive technologies and cyber-physical systems, obscuring the lines between the physical, digital and biological, escalated by the COVID-19 pandemic, present a ‘new normal’ that profoundly affects the nature and magnitude of responses required to sustain and benefit from the new developments. Africa, known for its late adoption of new technologies and innovations, is leapfrogging development stages in several enviable ways. This book, Information knowledge and technology for development in Africa’, written by eminent African scholars, comprises chapters that satisfactorily address information access, artificial intelligence, information ethics, e-learning, library and information science education (LISE) in the 4IR, data literacy and e-scholarship, and knowledge management, which are increasingly essential for information access, services, and LISE in Africa. We expect the book to support research, teaching and learning in African higher education and worldwide for comparative scholarship.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Information organization
ISBN : 177634183X

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Information Knowledge and Technology for Development in Africa by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dennis Ocholla,Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha,Aderonke Olaitan Adesina
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 303159052X

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Information, Knowledge, and Technology for Teaching and Research in Africa by Dennis Ocholla,Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha,Aderonke Olaitan Adesina Pdf

This book focuses on data and knowledge management for teaching and research in Africa. The importance of the information and knowledge society in current times is recognized and adopts a meta-analysis to demonstrate that modernization theory could be applied to economic development and rapid transformation of ISWEs in South Africa. The book argues that modernity and the information and knowledge society present the shift and transition from the traditional way of doing things through information and communication technologies (ICTs), which could bring about developing, progressing, and advancing developing communities, particularly Informal Sector Women Entrepreneurs (ISWEs). The book also has further shows how the modernization theory could be applied to the plight of ISWEs to assist them in leapfrogging from their situation and enjoying global business platforms. Various techniques and strategies for collaborative engagements among academics towards strengthening scholarly ties within institutions, and across borders, especially in Africa, are presented. This is a valuable source for understanding the contemporary issues in information and knowledge management/sharing and collaboration among university academics for undergraduates and postgraduate students in the library and information science profession. Tacit knowledge is also presented as an asset that boosts innovation and generates competitive advantage for organizations in all walks of life. Global research data management (RDM) literature is emphasized in higher education institutions (HIEs) and their libraries. The status of RDM services, as well as the competency requirements of employees responsible for providing RDM services and researchers, are addressed in the examined literature.

Author : Calestous Juma,Lee Yee-Cheong,UN Millennium Project. Task Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 9781844072187

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Innovation by Calestous Juma,Lee Yee-Cheong,UN Millennium Project. Task Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation Pdf

Describes approaches for effectively applying science, technology, and innovation to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Outlines core areas for policy action, including a focus on platform or generic technologies, defining infrastructure services as foundations for technology, placing universities at the centre of local development and improving science education, spurring entrepreneurial activities, improving the policy environment and focusing on areas of under-funded research for development.

Author : Ramata Molo Thioune
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Communication in community development
ISBN : 9781552500019

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Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa by Ramata Molo Thioune Pdf

Volume 1 looks at the introduction, adoption, and utilization of ICTs at the community level. In various contexts -- geographical, technological, socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional -- the book explores the questions of community participation. It looks at how communities in sub-Saharan Africa have reacted to the changes brought about by the introduction of these new ICTs and, in detail, presents both the opportunities and the challenges that ICTs present for community development. The book will be useful for both researchers and development practitioners active, or just embarking upon, an "ICT for development" program. It will also be a very useful reference tool not only for academics but also for policymakers, decision-makers, and development professionals interested in the issue.

Author : Douglas Zhihua Zeng
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821373071

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Knowledge, Technology, and Cluster-based Growth in Africa by Douglas Zhihua Zeng Pdf

Africa is on the move, demonstrating in recent years a significant potential for economic growth. Although the region still faces many challenges, it is also generating pockets of economic vitality in the form of enterprise clusters that are contributing to national, regional, and local productivity. Through case examples from Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, this book provides an understanding of how these dynamic enterprise clusters were formed and have evolved, and how knowledge, human capital, and technology have contributed to their success.

Author : Dennis Ocholla
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031602672

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Information, Knowledge, and Technology for Teaching and Research in Africa by Dennis Ocholla Pdf

Author : P. T. H. Unwin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 052171236X

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ICT4D: Information and Communication Technology for Development by P. T. H. Unwin Pdf

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Author : L. O. Aina,Stephen M. Mutula,Mutawakilu Adisa Tiamiyu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Information technology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132067039

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Information and Knowledge Management in the Digital Age by L. O. Aina,Stephen M. Mutula,Mutawakilu Adisa Tiamiyu Pdf

Author : Raj Bardouille,Royal Colle
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781443802291

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Meeting the Information Challenge by Raj Bardouille,Royal Colle Pdf

Africa faces serious challenges in the world of globalisation. One of the most serious and basic of these challenges is that of information and communication technologies. Meeting the range of social, economic and political goals in the contemporary world requires the meeting of the information challenge. This volume - primarily the product of a specialist meeting at Cornell University - provides both overview and detail on how this challenge can be and is being met.

Author : Usoro, Abel
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466616387

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Leveraging Developing Economies with the Use of Information Technology: Trends and Tools by Usoro, Abel Pdf

No aspect of business, public, or private lives in developed economies can be discussed today without acknowledging the role of information and communication technologies (ICT). A shortage of studies still exists, however, on how ICTs can help developing economies. Leveraging Developing Economies with the Use of Information Technology: Trends and Tools moves toward filling the gap in research on ICT and developing nations, bringing these countries one step closer to advancement through technology. This essential publication will bring together ideas, views, and perspectives helpful to government officials, business professionals, and other individuals worldwide as they consider the use of ICT for socio-economic progress in the developing world.

Author : Richard Onyango
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351131216

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Information Resources and Technology Transfer Management in Developing Countries by Richard Onyango Pdf

Originally published in 1997, this book puts information management in the context of technology transfer, industrialization and national development. As well as showing the necessity for the efficient use of information resources, the book also examines the costs of poor information management in undermining negotiation, the preparation of contingencies and the ability to let go of 'dead projects'. The book includes case studies of two technology transfer projects in Kenya are included.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780821369586

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Building Knowledge Economies by Anonim Pdf

In many parts of the world, knowledge is being put to work to accelerate and deepen the development process, promoting innovation and helping to generate wealth and jobs. This book discusses advanced development strategies that take into account education, information and communication technology, infrastructure, innovation, and the prerequisite economic and institutional regimes.

Author : Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson,Gunjan Mansingh,Lila Rao
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781489973924

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Knowledge Management for Development by Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson,Gunjan Mansingh,Lila Rao Pdf

A number of developing countries, including small island states have common problems that have affected their development and growth. Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives can be used to address some of these issues, but these developing countries need to understand what is needed to implement them, in order to improve economic conditions. While many of these countries have access to technologies that can be used to assist in knowledge management, relevant and low cost KM initiatives need to be considered in improving their existing KM processes. Sectors critical to the growth of these developing countries include health care, crime management, disaster recovery management, small and medium size enterprise development. Knowledge Management for Development: Domains, Strategies and Technologies for Developing Countries highlights the opportunities in these sectors and provides advice as to how these countries should go about understanding, building and adopting the relevant KM strategies and technologies. This book identifies appropriate technologies which should be considered to increase productivity within the identified sectors in the developing countries and also sectors in where knowledge management initiatives can yield maximum value. It also considers the constraints of these territories, recommending appropriate technologies and strategies for KM initiatives. It provides advice on how these technologies should be adopted in these sectors of developing countries. Investing in these strategies should benefit these countries development and growth.

Author : Etim, Alice S.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781799834700

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Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society by Etim, Alice S. Pdf

In recent years, many developing regions across the globe have made rigorous efforts to become integrated into the global information society. The development and implementation of information communication technology (ICT) devices and policies within various fields of service have significantly aided in the infrastructural progression of these countries. Despite these considerable advancements, there remains a lack of research and awareness on this imperative subject. Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society is an essential reference source that discusses the adoption and impact of ICT tools in developing areas of the world as well as specific challenges and sustainable uses within various professional fields. Featuring research on topics such as policy development, gender differences, and international business, this book is ideally designed for educators, policymakers, researchers, librarians, practitioners, scientists, government officials, and students seeking coverage on modern applications of ICT services in developing countries.