Africa 50 years independence, how to unlock tech & people power?
Post date: Sep 6, 2010 11:13:16 AM
Opinion: Technology and people power
can unlock Africa's potential
Rural Africa:
Other ICT applications are lagging behind on the continent, either for being too expensive or entirely unavailable, particularly in rural areas.
Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra is Africa Chairman for Microsoft Corporation.
He writes for Africa 50, CNN's special coverage looking at 17 African nations marking 50 years of independence this year.
ICT: Information and Communication Technology
It is widely recognized that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the driving forces that will accelerate Africa's economic and social development, by supporting the creation of wealth and sustainable growth in the region.
However, it is my belief that technology alone cannot generate development.