The Transformational Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Africa [electronic resource] / Enock Yonazi.
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TextSeries: Other Infrastructure Study | World Bank e-LibraryPublication details: Washington, D.C. : The World Bank, 2012Subject(s): Access to Education | Adaptation to Climate Change | Auctions | Capacity Building | Cities | Commercial Banks | Communities | Data Collection | Decision Making | E-Business | E-Commerce | E-Government | Economic Development | Education | Education for the Knowledge Economy | Electricity | Environment | Financial Institutions | Financial Management | Financial Services | Focus Groups | Foreign Direct Investment | Fraud | Geographic Information Systems | Governance | Ict Policy and Strategies | Information and Communication Technologies | Information Technology | Knowledge Sharing | Literacy | Mobile Communications | Networking | Outsourcing | Private Investment | Private Sector | Private Sector Development | Productivity | Reading | Social Development | Technical Assistance | TelecommunicationsOnline resources: Click here to access online Abstract: This new flagship report for the eTransform Africa Project, produced by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, with the support of the African Union, identifies best practice in the use of Information and communication technologies (ICTs) in key sectors of the African economy. Under the theme transformation-ready, the growing contribution of ICTs to agriculture, climate change adaptation, education, financial services, government services, and health is explored. In addition, the report highlights the role of ICTs in enhancing African regional trade and integration as well as the need to build a competitive ICT industry to boost innovation, job creation, and the export potential of African companies.
This new flagship report for the eTransform Africa Project, produced by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, with the support of the African Union, identifies best practice in the use of Information and communication technologies (ICTs) in key sectors of the African economy. Under the theme transformation-ready, the growing contribution of ICTs to agriculture, climate change adaptation, education, financial services, government services, and health is explored. In addition, the report highlights the role of ICTs in enhancing African regional trade and integration as well as the need to build a competitive ICT industry to boost innovation, job creation, and the export potential of African companies.
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