Public Policy and Technological Transformations in Africa: Nurturing Policy Entrepreneurship, Policy Tools and Citizen Participation

This book explores the relationship between public policy and technological developments in Africa during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It assesses three key areas: policy entrepreneurship, policy tools, and citizen participation, using case studies to illustrate technological proliferation in African policy systems. The analysis considers the broader contexts of African state politics and governance, making it relevant to students, instructors, researchers, and practitioners interested in governance and digital transformations in developing countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 417 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate connections between public policy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technological advancements in Africa. It offers a thorough assessment of three critical areas: policy entrepreneurship, policy tools, and citizen participation, aiming to enhance our understanding of the interplay between public policy and technological transformations within African countries. Through engaging case studies on diverse topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) policies, mobile money, e-budgeting, digital economy, digital agriculture, and digital ethical dilemmas, the book sheds light on the proliferation of technology in African policy systems. Moreover, its analysis takes into account the broader contexts of African state politics and governance, providing a holistic perspective. This book is a valuable resource for students, instructors, researchers, and practitioners with an interest in governance and digital transformations in developing countries.

The book explores the intricate relationships between public policy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technological advancements in Africa.

It conducts a comprehensive evaluation of three key areas: policy entrepreneurship, policy tools, and citizen participation, with the ultimate goal of improving our comprehension of the interplay between public policy and technological transformations within African countries.

Through detailed case studies on a range of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI) policies, mobile money, e-budgeting, digital economy, digital agriculture, and digital ethical dilemmas, the book sheds light on the widespread adoption of technology in African policy systems.

Furthermore, its analysis considers the broader contexts of African state politics and governance, providing a holistic perspective.

This book is an invaluable resource for students, instructors, researchers, and practitioners with an interest in governance and digital transformations in developing countries.

Weight: 703g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031187032
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023