Bridging the digital divide : Improving Internet usage in Eastern Africa

• Main Authors: Eshetu, Sofia, Kinuthia, Caroline
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Högskolan i Borås, Institutionen Handels- och IT-högskolan 2011
• Subjects: internet; knowledge; information behavior; millennium development goals(mdgs); digital divide; internet service provider (isp); growth domestic product(gdp); Engineering and Technology; Teknik och teknologier
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-20423

Internet is viewed as the most vital digital technology in the globe. Eastern Africa has the least penetration of ICT per capita in the world. Internet is a valuable resource that has propelled enormous economic growth in many developed countries. In order for Eastern African governments to narrow the socio-economic divide between developed countries and themselves, there is need to overcome this digital handicap. Enormous investments in ICT infrastructure are essential. The governments must participate in making crucial decisions to wisely allocate the limited resources to improve the current infrastructure.This thesis investigates Internet use, access and penetration in Eastern Africa. Theoretical research has been carried out to elaborate on the subject matter. Through empirical study, we will come up with a fresh way to verify and understand the Internet situation in the region. === Program: Magisterutbildning i informatik