Harnessing digital technology for economic development in Africa

Victor H. Mlambo; Xolani Thusi; Muzi Shoba; Hv Mlambo; Hlanganani Mnguni; Lethiwe Mbongwa

doi:10.4018/978-1-6684-7851-6.ch009

Harnessing digital technology for economic development in Africa

Victor H. Mlambo
, Xolani Thusi
, Muzi Shoba
, Hv Mlambo
, Hlanganani Mnguni
, Lethiwe Mbongwa

School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy

University of Limpopo
Nelson Mandela University
University of Zululand
Daleview Secondary School

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

According to Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the African Union's Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals, digital technologies could present Africa with a significant opportunity to open new avenues for swift, equitable economic growth and the creation of jobs. For Africa, digital transformation has the potential to be revolutionary. It is a chance to advance industrialization and economic growth while reducing poverty and enhancing people's quality of life. Utilizing digital services and technology will support Agenda 2063 of the African Union. Digital technology can spur innovation, economic growth, and employment creation in many critical economic sectors. It also makes African markets more interconnected with the rest of the world and with each other.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Contributions of Africa's Indigenous Knowledge to the Wave of Digital Technology
Subtitle of host publication	Decolonial Perspectives
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	232-259
Number of pages	28
ISBN (Electronic)	9781668478523
ISBN (Print)	9781668478516
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7851-6.ch009
Publication status	Published - 9 Apr 2024

UN SDGs

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

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 15 Life on Land

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