New communication technologies in tropical African development
dc.contributor.author | Komia Domatob, Jerry | * |
dc.contributor.author | Ausmus, William | * |
dc.contributor.author | Butler, John | * |
dc.contributor.editor | Eade, Deborah | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-05-24T09:46:47Z | en |
dc.date.available | 2011-05-24T09:46:47Z | en |
dc.date.issued | 1996-08-01 | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 0961-4524 | en |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/0961452961000157814 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10546/130230 | en |
dc.description | New communication technologies may be a mixed blessing for tropical African states. They could foster development, by promoting health, education, agriculture, entertainment, business and tourism; and also enhance international trade and regional cooperation. However, these technologies might accentuate the gap between the rich and poor, creating a society characterised by an information-rich elite and an information-poor under-class. In an age when information is power, this could devastate countries that are facing the problems of poverty, disease, hunger, and political instability. Ultimately, these technologies might also jeopardise the sovereignty, security, human rights, and, consequently, the development of countries in tropical Africa.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p> | en |
dc.format.extent | 12 | en |
dc.format.mimetype | en | |
dc.language.iso | English | en |
dc.publisher | Oxfam GB | en |
dc.publisher | Routledge | en |
dc.relation.url | http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/new-communication-technologies-in-tropical-african-development-130230 | |
dc.subject | Approach and methodology | |
dc.subject | Food and livelihoods | |
dc.subject | Rights | |
dc.title | New communication technologies in tropical African development | en |
dc.type | Journal article | en |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1364-9213 | en |
dc.identifier.journal | Development in Practice | en |
oxfam.signoff.status | For public use – can be shared outside Oxfam | en |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Development methods | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Livelihoods | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Development in Practice Journal | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | DiP | |
prism.number | 3 | en |
prism.volume | 6 | en |
dc.year.issuedate | 1996 | en |
dc.year.issuedate | 1996 | en |