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Mondialisation et diffusion des technologies en Afrique
Globalization and the spread of ICT's

Author(s): Jean-Michel Ledjou
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: ESSACHESS
Keywords: Africa; culture; getting the feel of new technologies; globalization; ICT; international institutions; public policies; telecom regulatory authority

Summary/Abstract: In Africa, technological innovation has helped to uncover dynamics in contrast with the frozen image that some might have of the continent. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are a challenge for international operators. What are the consequences of ICTs diffusion policies ? In a context of globalization, how do people appropriate those technologies?

  • Issue Year: III/2010
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 105-116
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: French
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