Digital literacy, inclusivity and sustainable development in Africa / edited by Helena Asamoah-Hassan.
"Sustainable development can only be achieved when no one is left behind. An enduring lesson from the COVID-19 crisis is how important the availability of digital infrastructure and skills for individuals and communities is for teaching, learning, employability or just being able to participate...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Facet Publishing,
2022.
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| Summary: | "Sustainable development can only be achieved when no one is left behind. An enduring lesson from the COVID-19 crisis is how important the availability of digital infrastructure and skills for individuals and communities is for teaching, learning, employability or just being able to participate fully in society. Digital literacy has become critical for millions all over the world and the need has been keenly felt in Africa, where so many have had to quickly adapt and use online platforms for various purposes. The African library sector has been a key advocate for digital literacy across the continent. But what has been achieved and how? How has digital literacy assisted user communities? What remains to be done?"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvii, 237 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781783305131 1783305134 9781783305247 178330524X |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
| Biographical or Historical Data: | Helena R. Asamoah-Hassan is the Executive Director of the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) Helena R. Asamoah-Hassan is the Executive Director of the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) Helena R. Asamoah-Hassan is the Executive Director of the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) Helena R. Asamoah-Hassan is the Executive Director of the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA). |