Digital inequality in a developing context
Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach critically explores the complex and persistent nature of the digital divide in South Africa, addressing a notable gap in existing scholarship. Drawing on secondary data, the book examines how digital inequalities manifest across key...
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| author | Vambe, William T Jere, Tanaka L Jere, Nobert R Matarirano, Obert Musaigwa, Misheck Mfikoyi, Thandokazi Yawa, Sibulele Mkabile-Masebe, Bulelwa Dyantyi, Ntsika Twetwa-Dube, Sithandiwe Mavuso, Nosipho C. Oki, Olukayode Fosu, Agyei Lukose, Jose Matobobo, Courage Dzvapatsva, Godwin P. Ngandu, Ricky M. Ngesimani, Nomputumo L. Sibanda, Hlanganani S Olaitan, Olutoyin Ajao, Isaac O Ncube, Prince D.N. Risinamhodzi, David T. Makwembere, Sandra Murire, Obrain T. |
| author_browse | Ajao, Isaac O Dyantyi, Ntsika Dzvapatsva, Godwin P. Fosu, Agyei Jere, Nobert R Jere, Tanaka L Lukose, Jose Makwembere, Sandra Matarirano, Obert Matobobo, Courage Mavuso, Nosipho C. Mfikoyi, Thandokazi Mkabile-Masebe, Bulelwa Murire, Obrain T. Musaigwa, Misheck Ncube, Prince D.N. Ngandu, Ricky M. Ngesimani, Nomputumo L. Oki, Olukayode Olaitan, Olutoyin Risinamhodzi, David T. Sibanda, Hlanganani S Twetwa-Dube, Sithandiwe Vambe, William T Yawa, Sibulele |
| author_facet | Vambe, William T Jere, Tanaka L Jere, Nobert R Matarirano, Obert Musaigwa, Misheck Mfikoyi, Thandokazi Yawa, Sibulele Mkabile-Masebe, Bulelwa Dyantyi, Ntsika Twetwa-Dube, Sithandiwe Mavuso, Nosipho C. Oki, Olukayode Fosu, Agyei Lukose, Jose Matobobo, Courage Dzvapatsva, Godwin P. Ngandu, Ricky M. Ngesimani, Nomputumo L. Sibanda, Hlanganani S Olaitan, Olutoyin Ajao, Isaac O Ncube, Prince D.N. Risinamhodzi, David T. Makwembere, Sandra Murire, Obrain T. |
| author_sort | Vambe, William T |
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| description | Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach critically explores the complex and persistent nature of the digital divide in South Africa, addressing a notable gap in existing scholarship. Drawing on secondary data, the book examines how digital inequalities manifest across key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture – sectors vital to national development and individual well-being. These disparities are shaped by intersecting socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors, particularly the urban–rural divide. The volume underscores the importance of infrastructure development, digital literacy, affordability, and equitable access as central to bridging the digital gap. It argues that without targeted and sustained interventions in these areas, digital inequality will continue to hinder socio-economic progress and deepen existing structural inequalities. This scholarly book offers fresh perspectives and practical insights for researchers, policymakers and practitioners seeking to advance digital inclusion in developing contexts. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1600272025-05-21T05:06:51Z Digital inequality in a developing context Vambe, William T Jere, Tanaka L Jere, Nobert R Matarirano, Obert Musaigwa, Misheck Mfikoyi, Thandokazi Yawa, Sibulele Mkabile-Masebe, Bulelwa Dyantyi, Ntsika Twetwa-Dube, Sithandiwe Mavuso, Nosipho C. Oki, Olukayode Fosu, Agyei Lukose, Jose Matobobo, Courage Dzvapatsva, Godwin P. Ngandu, Ricky M. Ngesimani, Nomputumo L. Sibanda, Hlanganani S Olaitan, Olutoyin Ajao, Isaac O Ncube, Prince D.N. Risinamhodzi, David T. Makwembere, Sandra Murire, Obrain T. Jere, Nobert R Mwansa, Gardner Ranga, Memory Gamundani, Attlee M Maoneke, Pardon B Africa;artificial intelligence;assistive technology;Bibliometrix;digital access;digital divide;digital inequalities;digital inequality;digital literacies;digital services;disability;economic inequalities;emerging technologies;emerging technology;equality;Fourth Industrial Revolution;human-computer interaction;inequality;information and communication technologies;information and communication technology;innovation;robotics;service delivery;service providers;social inequalities;socio-economic disparity;Southern African Development Community;technology access;technology adoption;technology integration;telemedicine;virtual reality thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach critically explores the complex and persistent nature of the digital divide in South Africa, addressing a notable gap in existing scholarship. Drawing on secondary data, the book examines how digital inequalities manifest across key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture – sectors vital to national development and individual well-being. These disparities are shaped by intersecting socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors, particularly the urban–rural divide. The volume underscores the importance of infrastructure development, digital literacy, affordability, and equitable access as central to bridging the digital gap. It argues that without targeted and sustained interventions in these areas, digital inequality will continue to hinder socio-economic progress and deepen existing structural inequalities. This scholarly book offers fresh perspectives and practical insights for researchers, policymakers and practitioners seeking to advance digital inclusion in developing contexts. 2025-05-21T05:06:50Z 2025-05-21T05:06:50Z 2025-05-20T10:24:25Z 2025 book https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/102201 9781991270177 9781991270207 9781991269171 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/160027 eng open access image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/102201/1/BK494-NRJ-Web%20Ready.pdf AOSIS AVARSITY Books 10.4102/aosis.2025.BK494 10.4102/aosis.2025.BK494 c47a1220-d848-4e78-88cd-74f293e3d4f4 9781991270177 9781991270207 9781991269171 AVARSITY Books 324 Cape Town open access |
| spellingShingle | Africa;artificial intelligence;assistive technology;Bibliometrix;digital access;digital divide;digital inequalities;digital inequality;digital literacies;digital services;disability;economic inequalities;emerging technologies;emerging technology;equality;Fourth Industrial Revolution;human-computer interaction;inequality;information and communication technologies;information and communication technology;innovation;robotics;service delivery;service providers;social inequalities;socio-economic disparity;Southern African Development Community;technology access;technology adoption;technology integration;telemedicine;virtual reality thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology Vambe, William T Jere, Tanaka L Jere, Nobert R Matarirano, Obert Musaigwa, Misheck Mfikoyi, Thandokazi Yawa, Sibulele Mkabile-Masebe, Bulelwa Dyantyi, Ntsika Twetwa-Dube, Sithandiwe Mavuso, Nosipho C. Oki, Olukayode Fosu, Agyei Lukose, Jose Matobobo, Courage Dzvapatsva, Godwin P. Ngandu, Ricky M. Ngesimani, Nomputumo L. Sibanda, Hlanganani S Olaitan, Olutoyin Ajao, Isaac O Ncube, Prince D.N. Risinamhodzi, David T. Makwembere, Sandra Murire, Obrain T. Digital inequality in a developing context |
| title | Digital inequality in a developing context |
| title_full | Digital inequality in a developing context |
| title_fullStr | Digital inequality in a developing context |
| title_full_unstemmed | Digital inequality in a developing context |
| title_short | Digital inequality in a developing context |
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| topic | Africa;artificial intelligence;assistive technology;Bibliometrix;digital access;digital divide;digital inequalities;digital inequality;digital literacies;digital services;disability;economic inequalities;emerging technologies;emerging technology;equality;Fourth Industrial Revolution;human-computer interaction;inequality;information and communication technologies;information and communication technology;innovation;robotics;service delivery;service providers;social inequalities;socio-economic disparity;Southern African Development Community;technology access;technology adoption;technology integration;telemedicine;virtual reality thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology |
| topic_facet | Africa;artificial intelligence;assistive technology;Bibliometrix;digital access;digital divide;digital inequalities;digital inequality;digital literacies;digital services;disability;economic inequalities;emerging technologies;emerging technology;equality;Fourth Industrial Revolution;human-computer interaction;inequality;information and communication technologies;information and communication technology;innovation;robotics;service delivery;service providers;social inequalities;socio-economic disparity;Southern African Development Community;technology access;technology adoption;technology integration;telemedicine;virtual reality thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology |
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