There are essential questions surrounding Africa's digitalization journey, including whether or not the continent can truly serve as the last frontier for socio-economic transformation through digital innovation. An examination of countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and Rwanda, which are actively pursuing digitalization, may provide some answers. To evaluate the potential implications, both real and potential, that arise from this focused pursuit, a critical analysis is necessary. Scrutiny of digital infrastructure by companies like Huawei, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and the advent of quantum computing will open new pathways to understanding and establishing promising approaches to the advancement of this region. Examining the Rapid Advance of Digital Technology in Africa offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative power of digitalization in Africa and its implications for the continent's socio-economic development. Over the past decade, Africa has emerged as a significant player in the global digital landscape, attracting the attention of major technology companies and witnessing remarkable advancements in various sectors. This book critically analyzes the realities of Africa's digitalization, delving into its ideational and practical dimensions while drawing on the experiences of other regions like Asia. Furthermore, this book recognizes the unique experiences and empirics of Africa's digitalization process, highlighting its significance within the global political economy. It engages with the field of science and technology studies, linking it with socio-economic impacts and transformation, to track, analyze, understand, and critique Africa's contributions to digitalization. The chapters cover a wide range of themes, including ICTs and the business environment, education, healthcare, creative industries, media, culture, tourism, agriculture, ecology, artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrency revolution, algorithmic governance, the quantum age, and urbanization. This book is a must-read for researchers, scholars, investors, and policymakers who are interested in Africa's digital transformation, as it offers valuable insights into the latest empirical and theoretical aspects shaping the continent's ongoing digitalization. It serves as a complete resource for universities, higher learning institutions, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Africa's digital landscape. With its diverse range of chapters, this book caters to both expert and general readers, ensuring that they will find relevant information pertaining to their specific interests.
Lloyd G. Adu Amoah lectures at the Department of Political Science and is founding Director of the Centre for Asian Studies at the University of Ghana, Legon. He was the former acting Director of the Centre for European Studies, University of Ghana. Legon. He is a fellow of the African Studies Centre (ASC) and the International Institute of Asian Studies (where he did his postdoctoral work) both in Leiden, the Netherlands. Lloyd is a member of the Ghana Studies Association, World Economics Association, Association for Heterodox Economics,the African Urban Planning Research Network, and the Cambridge Social Ontology Group; he is the founder and coordinator of the Africa Digitalization Studies Network. His research focuses on public policy formation theory, administrative theory, political theory, strategy in government, Africa-Asia-China relations, public administration and philosophy, e-governance and ICT policy in developing countries, techno-politics and the political economy of architecture and space in developing polities. He has published several journal articles and book chapters. His recently published books include (2020) and (2021). He is the co-editor of two forthcoming books, (2024) and (2024).
| Erscheint lt. Verlag |
23.2.2024
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| Reihe/Serie |
Advances in IT Standards and Standardization Research
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| Verlagsort |
Hershey, PA |
| Sprache |
englisch |
| Maße |
216 x 279 mm |
| Themenwelt
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Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Netzwerke |
| ISBN-10 |
1-6684-9969-X / 166849969X |
| ISBN-13 |
978-1-6684-9969-6 / 9781668499696 |
| Zustand |
Neuware |
