@inproceedings{8342f1c5e03c4511a3bff2cb613453c5,
title = "Bridging the digital divide in an African smart city",
abstract = "Sustainable transformation of cities is only possible when conducted in a smart way. This research assessed the impact of rolling out free Wi-Fi networks and online services in Johannesburg, South Africa as it relates to the sustainable development of vulnerable communities. Informed by the early adopters of a free Wi-Fi network provided by the City of Johannesburg, participating in the Johannesburg digital ambassadors training programme, the research evaluated smart city enablement in the City of Johannesburg. The case study reviewed relevant smart city metrics and compared to the standard for sustainable development of communities (BS ISO 37120:2014), evaluate indicators for city services and quality of life to identih γ design criteria for future developments. The results from this study contribute to the enablement of smart city infrastructure development geared toward capacitating vulnerable and previously digitally disadvantaged communities.",
keywords = "Community, Smart City, Sustainable, Wifi, nfrastructure",
author = "Rensburg, {Nickey Janse Van} and Matheri, {Anthony Njuguna} and Johan Meyer",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 IEEE.; 5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019 ; Conference date: 14-10-2019 Through 17-10-2019",
year = "2019",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1109/ISC246665.2019.9071771",
language = "English",
series = "5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "518--526",
booktitle = "5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019",
address = "United States",
}
