Exporting Communication Technology to Developing Countries

Sociocultural, Economic, and Educational Factors

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

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Beskrivning

Exporting Communication Technology to Developing Countries analyzes the economic, cultural, educational, and political implications of exporting information technology to Africa. Emmanuel K. Ngwainmbi tackles the numerous complexities related to the development of African telecommunications. He not only presents the technological aspects of telecommunications, but effectively depicts the cultural implications that must be considered. Ngwainmbi investigates and evaluates the history of African telecommunications, clearly showing the path that has led to its present state. He then assesses the potential for development within the countries of Africa upon the influx of technology from the outside world.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1999-08-25
Mått:151 x 228 x 20 mm
Vikt:386 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761814191

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Mer om författaren

Dr. Emmanuel K. Ngwainmbi is a professor at Elizabeth City State University, NC, journalist and an expert on international/global communication management. He is also Director of International Marketing and Consulting Service (ITMS), a communication firm dedicated to training and informing the public about business and social developments in Africa. Readers can access more information about his writings and professional career at www.megatouring.com.

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When I read a book, I look for information which can educate, inspire, inform and persuade me. This book has certainly done that and more. . . . It is well-written and well-researched and it belongs on the college library and personal shelves. It alsobelongs on the desk of a corporate executive who is involved in international business ventures and aspirations.

Innehållsförteckning

chapter 1 Introductionchapter 2 Communication Technologychapter 3 Foreign Telecommunication Companies: Market Dynamics and Serviceschapter 4 African Communities: A Case Studychapter 5 Africa and the New Information Supermarketchapter 6 Exporting Communication Technology to Africachapter 7 Telecommunication Policies in Africachapter 8 Using Information Technology for Grassroots Developmentchapter 9 Referenceschapter 10 Appendix Ichapter 11 Appendix IIchapter 12 Appendix IIIchapter 13 Author Indexchapter 14 Subject Index