Book review: New Media: Technology and Policy in Developing Countries, edited by N C Lesame, 2005

Abstract

In the acute drought of information and communication technology (ICT) literature emanating from Sub-Saharan Africa, this latest collection of essays from mostly South African authors, which overviews contemporary developments in ICT policy issues, provides some welcome relief.The book describes the development of communications policy issues, applications of ICTs (including for community access such as in telecentres), the role of Government in the development of policies for technology provision, and regulatory issues and challenges in Africa. As per the reference to "developing countries" in the title, the text largely showcases