Africa in the New Millennium

Africa in the New Millennium
Author: Africa Institute of South Africa. Conference
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Comprises nine papers which explore the challenges facing African countries during the 21st century. Investigates prospects for growth and change. Focuses on economic issues in a globalizing world and on challenges in the areas of information and education.

Handbook of Research on Technoethics

Handbook of Research on Technoethics
Author: Luppicini, Rocci
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1082
Release: 2008-08-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 160566023X

"This book traces the emergence of the new interdisciplinary field of technoethics by exploring its conceptual development, important issues, and key areas of current research. Compiling 50 authoritative articles from leading researchers on the ethical dimensions of new technologies"--Provided by publisher.

ICTs and Sustainable Solutions for the Digital Divide: Theory and Perspectives

ICTs and Sustainable Solutions for the Digital Divide: Theory and Perspectives
Author: Steyn, Jacques
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2010-09-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1615208003

ICTs and Sustainable Solutions for the Digital Divide: Theory and Perspectives focuses on Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D), which includes any technology used for communication and information. This publication researches the social side of computing, the users, and the design of systems that meet the needs of "ordinary" users.

The New Harvest

The New Harvest
Author: Calestous Juma
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0190237236

African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.

At the Crossroads

At the Crossroads
Author: Florence Ebam Etta
Publisher: IDRC
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1552502198

Raises questions about information and communication technologies (ICT) and their implementation in four East African countries, with particular focus on Kenya. Covers the respective roles of the public and private sectors, the applications of ICT in government, education, and in various economic sectors. Concludes with recommendations for responsible policy making.