Examining the rapid advance of digital technology in Africa:
"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...
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| Summary: | "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. 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. "-- |
| Physical Description: | 24 PDFs (369 Seiten) Also available in print. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| 653 | |a Implications of Technology Advancements in Africa. | ||
| 653 | |a Integrating Digital Technologies into Vocational Education. | ||
| 653 | |a Pedagogy. | ||
| 653 | |a Platforms. | ||
| 653 | |a Realities of the Digital Landscape. | ||
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| 653 | |a Socio-Economic Transformation. | ||
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| contents | Chapter 1. Digital imperialism and the cyberization of contemporary life: a Ghanaian perspective -- Chapter 2. Digital talent development cooperation between China and Africa -- Chapter 3. Africa and the global video games industry: ties, tensions, and tomorrow -- Chapter 4. COVID-19 and the practice of digital diplomacy in Ghana -- Chapter 5. Technical considerations for designing, developing, and implementing AI systems in Africa -- Chapter 6. Artificial intelligence and health in Africa: opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations -- Chapter 7. Navigating emerging challenges in robotics and artificial intelligence in Africa -- Chapter 8. Exploring AI and dialogic education outcomes from a learning sciences perspective -- Chapter 9. Digitalisation of banking as a catalyst for inter-country money transfers in Africa -- Chapter 10. Navigating digital payments in Ghana's public sector: a journey to better service delivery -- Chapter 11. Creating the African digital platform play: a focus on Ghana -- Chapter 12. What influences citizen use of a digital national property addressing system?: the case of Ghana's GhanaPostGps -- Chapter 13. Quantum leap and uptake for technological advances in Africa in the era of the COVID-19 crisis -- Chapter 14. Utilization of industry 4.0 technologies in Nigerian technical and vocational education: a conundrum for educators -- Chapter 15. Assessing the rapid expansion of technology in Africa: challenges and opportunities for higher education. |
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| spelling | Examining the rapid advance of digital technology in Africa Lloyd G. Adu Amoah, editor. Hershey, Pennsylvania (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA) IGI Global 2024. 24 PDFs (369 Seiten) text rdacontent electronic isbdmedia online resource rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Chapter 1. Digital imperialism and the cyberization of contemporary life: a Ghanaian perspective -- Chapter 2. Digital talent development cooperation between China and Africa -- Chapter 3. Africa and the global video games industry: ties, tensions, and tomorrow -- Chapter 4. COVID-19 and the practice of digital diplomacy in Ghana -- Chapter 5. Technical considerations for designing, developing, and implementing AI systems in Africa -- Chapter 6. Artificial intelligence and health in Africa: opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations -- Chapter 7. Navigating emerging challenges in robotics and artificial intelligence in Africa -- Chapter 8. Exploring AI and dialogic education outcomes from a learning sciences perspective -- Chapter 9. Digitalisation of banking as a catalyst for inter-country money transfers in Africa -- Chapter 10. Navigating digital payments in Ghana's public sector: a journey to better service delivery -- Chapter 11. Creating the African digital platform play: a focus on Ghana -- Chapter 12. What influences citizen use of a digital national property addressing system?: the case of Ghana's GhanaPostGps -- Chapter 13. Quantum leap and uptake for technological advances in Africa in the era of the COVID-19 crisis -- Chapter 14. Utilization of industry 4.0 technologies in Nigerian technical and vocational education: a conundrum for educators -- Chapter 15. Assessing the rapid expansion of technology in Africa: challenges and opportunities for higher education. Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers. "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. 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. "-- Provided by publisher. Also available in print. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Description based on title screen (IGI Global, viewed 03/01/2024). Communication Technological innovations Africa. Cyberinfrastructure Africa. Information technology Economic aspects Africa. Information technology Technological innovations Africa. Technological innovations Economic aspects Africa. Artificial Intelligence. Development in Africa. Digital Infrastructure. Digital Payments. Digital Talent Development. Diplomacy. Education. Fintech. Global Political-Economy. GPS. Health. Implications of Technology Advancements in Africa. Integrating Digital Technologies into Vocational Education. Pedagogy. Platforms. Realities of the Digital Landscape. Robotics. Socio-Economic Transformation. Video Games. Electronic books. Amoah, Lloyd G. Adu 1973- editor. IGI Global, publisher. Print version: 1668499622 9781668499627 |
| spellingShingle | Examining the rapid advance of digital technology in Africa Chapter 1. Digital imperialism and the cyberization of contemporary life: a Ghanaian perspective -- Chapter 2. Digital talent development cooperation between China and Africa -- Chapter 3. Africa and the global video games industry: ties, tensions, and tomorrow -- Chapter 4. COVID-19 and the practice of digital diplomacy in Ghana -- Chapter 5. Technical considerations for designing, developing, and implementing AI systems in Africa -- Chapter 6. Artificial intelligence and health in Africa: opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations -- Chapter 7. Navigating emerging challenges in robotics and artificial intelligence in Africa -- Chapter 8. Exploring AI and dialogic education outcomes from a learning sciences perspective -- Chapter 9. Digitalisation of banking as a catalyst for inter-country money transfers in Africa -- Chapter 10. Navigating digital payments in Ghana's public sector: a journey to better service delivery -- Chapter 11. Creating the African digital platform play: a focus on Ghana -- Chapter 12. What influences citizen use of a digital national property addressing system?: the case of Ghana's GhanaPostGps -- Chapter 13. Quantum leap and uptake for technological advances in Africa in the era of the COVID-19 crisis -- Chapter 14. Utilization of industry 4.0 technologies in Nigerian technical and vocational education: a conundrum for educators -- Chapter 15. Assessing the rapid expansion of technology in Africa: challenges and opportunities for higher education. Communication Technological innovations Africa. Cyberinfrastructure Africa. Information technology Economic aspects Africa. Information technology Technological innovations Africa. Technological innovations Economic aspects Africa. |
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