The Transformational Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Africa

Yonazi, Enock; Kelly, Tim; Halewood, Naomi; Blackman, Colin

The Transformational Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Africa

2012

Yonazi, Enock | Kelly, Tim | Halewood, Naomi | Blackman, Colin

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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Citizen involvement; Protocol; Internet protocol; User; Mobile telephony; Tracking system; Radio frequency identification; R&d; International telecommunication; Ppps; Mobile network; Hackers; Economic cooperation; Commodity; Democratic process; Code division multiple access; Telephone companies; Service providers; Private sector investment; Financial flow; Personal digital assistant; Financial management systems; Ict; Atm; Financial transactions; Networking; Private partnerships; Undersea cables; Arrangements; Voice over ip; Computer power; Pdf; Photo; Open source software; Backbone networks; Technology enabled service; Broadband connection; Web; Connectivity; Capacity-building; Submarine fibre; Penetration rates; Authoring; Universal service; 3g; Universal service funds; Radio frequency; Operating systems; Enabling environment; Multiple access; Government service; Universal access; Collaboration platforms; Telecom; Telephony; Blog; Integrity of data; Customs; Ip; Information technologies; Voip; Knowledge economy; Etransformation; Digital assistant; Mobile devices; Packet radio; Backbone; Literacy rates; Business process; Open development; Broadband network; Enterprise architecture; Procurement; Universal service obligations; Adoption of ict; Telecommunications sector; Access to education; Backbones; Communication technologies; Competitiveness; Regulatory framework; Global economies; Pc penetration; Traditional market; Technical assistance; Packet radio service; Private partnership; Pdas; Telephone; Mobile services; Bandwidth capacity; Financial management; Competitive markets; Mobile application; Market information; Medium enterprises; Identity module; Government revenues; Business process outsourcing; Information service; Outsourcing; Result; Fibre optic; Information system; Basic; Use of information; Broadband networks; Human capacity; Media; Mobile communications; Websites; Telecom infrastructure; Communication infrastructure; Description; Mobile phones; E-commerce environment; Bandwidth; Social enterprise; Innovations; Rfid; Intellectual property; Pc; Financial services; Supply chain; Isps; Id; Global market; Users; Information communication; Internet bandwidth; Communications infrastructure; Reading; Electronic filing; Website; Service delivery; Management information; Broadband; Financial service; World trade; Content development; Mobile applications; Software company; Elearning; Terminals; Interface; Catalytic impact; Telecommunication sector; Telecoms; Pda; Focus groups; Access to the internet; Knowledge workers; Penetration rate; Contents; Foreign direct investment; Mobile service; Wireless; Value chain; Mobile phone; Entertainment; Pcs; Communications technologies; Bbs; Reliability; Information society; Programmers; Price information; Identity theft; Data sharing; Information sharing; Knowledge worker

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2012

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