Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Digital Exclusion and the Technological Divide in Rural African Communities of Central Africa

Emmanuel Ngaïta, University of Bangui Mamadou Ngoye, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Bangui Marie Zango, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Bangui Célestin Mokolé, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Bangui
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18855090
Published: June 13, 2007

Abstract

Rural communities in Central Africa, including the Central African Republic (CAR), often face significant challenges in accessing and utilising digital technologies due to geographical isolation, limited infrastructure, and economic constraints. Theoretical analysis will be employed to examine existing literature on digital inclusion and exclusion in rural settings, with a focus on Central Africa’s context. Understanding the complex interplay between digital infrastructure, socio-economic factors, and community engagement is crucial for developing targeted interventions aimed at closing the technological divide in rural areas. Investment in local infrastructure development, alongside capacity building programmes that enhance digital literacy among rural populations, are recommended strategies to address digital exclusion effectively.

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Emmanuel Ngaïta, Mamadou Ngoye, Marie Zango, Célestin Mokolé (2007). Digital Exclusion and the Technological Divide in Rural African Communities of Central Africa. African Sociology of the Family, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18855090

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Central AfricanDigital DivideRural DevelopmentTechnological GapGeographic IsolationCommunity EngagementParticipatory Methods

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