Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development: Exploring the Development Implications of Smart Technologies in Africa

Mhlanga, David; Ndhlovu, Emmanuel

This edited volume, the third in a three-volume set, discusses implications of The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa. By rebuilding natural ecosystems, linking billions to digital networks, and better managing assets, the world may be able to undo the damage done by the industrial revolutions. There are, however, significant concerns that institutions will not be able to adapt, that governments will not adopt and regulate new technologies to reap their benefits, that power shifts will result in serious new security threats, that inequality will increase, and that societies will break apart. Written by an international panel of experts, analyzes the potential of smart technology across sectors and industries in Africa to bring about long-term, sustainable growth.  

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2024-07-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031286889

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28686-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 389