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Issues of ICTs and Development in Less Developed Countries: A Case of Africa and a View Towards Bridging the Digital Divide

Issues of ICTs and Development in Less Developed Countries: A Case of Africa and a View Towards Bridging the Digital Divide
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Author(s): George E. M. Ditsa (UAE University, United Arab Emirates)
Copyright: 2005
Pages: 5
Source title: Managing Modern Organizations Through Information Technology
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-822-2.ch158
ISBN13: 9781616921293
EISBN13: 9781466665354

Abstract

This paper examines the trends and challenges facing Less Developed Countries (LDCs), in particular African nations, in this ICT era and offers some views towards bridging the “digital divide” between LDCs and the developed world. The paper suggests some frameworks for formulating ICT strategies to sustain the growth of ICTs in LDCs, particularly in Africa.

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