The Transformative Impact of Telecommunication in Africa: Connecting Nations, Empowering Lives

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M. Mungadi</a>, <a href="https://publications.waset.org/search?q=M.%20S.%20Argungu"> M. S. Argungu</a> </p> <p class="card-text"><strong>Abstract:</strong></p> <p>This study delves into the transformative impact of telecommunication in Africa, illuminating its role in connecting nations and empowering lives across the continent. Over recent decades, the rapid expansion of telecommunication infrastructure has become a powerful force, fostering socio-economic growth and development. Beyond the exchange of information, this digital revolution has influenced education, healthcare, commerce, governance, and social interaction. The abstract explores the multifaceted dimensions of telecommunication's influence on Africa, addressing both its positive transformations and the challenges it presents. By examining the dynamic interplay between technological advancements and societal changes, this research contributes to a nuanced understanding of how telecommunication is shaping a more interconnected, informed, and empowered Africa.</p> <iframe src="https://publications.waset.org/10013533.pdf" style="width:100%; height:400px;" frameborder="0"></iframe> <p class="card-text"><strong>Keywords:</strong> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/search?q=Transformative" title="Transformative">Transformative</a>, <a href="https://publications.waset.org/search?q=telecommunication" title=" telecommunication"> telecommunication</a>, <a href="https://publications.waset.org/search?q=nations" title=" nations"> nations</a>, <a href="https://publications.waset.org/search?q=empowering" title=" empowering"> empowering</a>, <a href="https://publications.waset.org/search?q=connecting." title=" connecting."> connecting.</a> </p> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/the-transformative-impact-of-telecommunication-in-africa-connecting-nations-empowering-lives" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">Procedia</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/apa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">APA</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/bibtex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">BibTeX</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/chicago" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">Chicago</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/endnote" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">EndNote</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/harvard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">Harvard</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/json" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">JSON</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/mla" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">MLA</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/ris" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">RIS</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/xml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">XML</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533/iso690" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">ISO 690</a> <a href="https://publications.waset.org/10013533.pdf" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">PDF</a> <span class="bg-info text-light px-1 py-1 float-right rounded"> Downloads <span class="badge badge-light">139</span> </span> <p class="card-text"><strong>References:</strong></p> <br>[1] African Economic Outlook 2017: Entrepreneurship and Industrialization <br>[2] African Development Bank Group. 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