Information and communication technologies for development in Africa, Volume 1, Opportunities and challenges for community development (International Development Research Centre, 2003)
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Chapter 1. Introduction -- Questioning ICTs and development in Africa -- General framework -- Methodology -- Conceptual framework -- Chapter 2. The context of ICTs in Africa58 : the cases of Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda -- South Africa -- Kenya -- Uganda -- Senegal -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3. Information and communication technologies : expectations of African communities -- Expectations expressed by individuals -- Expectations of community organizations -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4. Use of ICTs : impacts on African communities -- Changes in perceptions and behaviours -- Changes observed by ICT users in their activities -- Observed effects of ICTs in communities -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5. Introduction and appropriation of ICTs : challenges and prospects -- Community involvement -- Community response -- Use of ICTs -- What role for women? -- Education level -- Location -- Training and capacity building -- Information delivery -- Content -- Technologies -- Prerequisites for ICT use -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Evaluation and learning system for Acacia (ELSA-Acacia) -- Appendix 2. Description of projects