Local governance and ICTs in Africa : case studies and guidelines for implementation and evaluation
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2011
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
This volume provides information on and analyses of e-governance at the municipal and the local level in Africa. Specific country cases deal with a range of issues, and represent a common research effort to highlight improvements in governance following the application of ICTs. Africa has seen a persistent crisis of governance where the twin problems of despotism and corruption have not been eradicated, creating a context for human rights violations. ICTs have opened a new e-governance space with huge potential for improving participation of citizens in local and central government structures.
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Co-published with Pambazuka Press and CAFRAD
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IDRC Book
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GOVERNANCE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INFORMATION SERVICES, AFRICA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT), ICT, E-GOVERNMENT, EGYPT, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, MAURITIUS, MOZAMBIQUE, UGANDA, SOUTH AFRICA, GHANA, SOUTH OF SAHARA, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, POPULAR PARTICIPATION, ACCESS TO ICT, CORRUPTION