Bridging the digital divide in an African smart city

Nickey Janse Van Rensburg; Anthony Njuguna Matheri; Johan Meyer

doi:10.1109/ISC246665.2019.9071771

Bridging the digital divide in an African smart city

Nickey Janse Van Rensburg
, Anthony Njuguna Matheri
, Johan Meyer

University of Johannesburg

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	518-526
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9781728108469
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ISC246665.2019.9071771
Publication status	Published - Oct 2019
Event	5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019 - Casablanca, Morocco Duration: 14 Oct 2019 → 17 Oct 2019

Publication series

Name	5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019

Conference

Conference	5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019
Country/Territory	Morocco
City	Casablanca
Period	14/10/19 → 17/10/19

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Community
Smart City
Sustainable
Wifi
nfrastructure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Science Applications
Urban Studies
Computer Networks and Communications

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Rensburg, NJV, Matheri, AN & Meyer, J 2019, Bridging the digital divide in an African smart city. in 5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019., 9071771, 5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 518-526, 5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019, Casablanca, Morocco, 14/10/19. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISC246665.2019.9071771

Bridging the digital divide in an African smart city. / Rensburg, Nickey Janse Van; Matheri, Anthony Njuguna; Meyer, Johan.
5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019. p. 518-526 9071771 (5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, ISC2 2019).

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