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    1. Africa media and ICT4D: documentary evidence, a baseline study on the state of media reporting on ICT (information and communication technologies) and information society issues in Africa

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Stanbridge, R. (author) and Lluggren, M. (author)
    Format:
    Abstract
    Publication Date:
    2003-11
    Published:
    International: Jawbone Integrated Media Design, Hampshire, UK.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C36515
    Notes:
    Via AGRIS repository search. Book: 196 pages.

    2. Africa short on phones despite mobile phone growth

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2004-09
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: C24022
    Journal Title:
    Appropriate Technology
    Journal Title Details:
    31(3) : 49
    Notes:
    Apart from describing the shortage of mobile phones, the report indicates that growth in mobile phone usage is concentrated in urban areas and is "creating a widening communication gap between rural and urban communities."

    7. ICTs as appropriate technologies for African development

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Davis, Kristin (author), Ochieng, Cosmos (author), and International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group, Washington, D.C.
    Format:
    Report
    Publication Date:
    2006
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36929
    Notes:
    Pages 42-54 in First Annual IFC/FT Essay Competition., Bronze Award winner in this essay competition sponsored by the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group and the Financial Times. Authors argue that the predominant economic model in many African countries is inappropriate. They propose efforts to create an "appropriate African economy, based on the dynamic needs, conditions and capabilities of the majority of the African population."

    8. Impact of emerging technology minimal in reaching East Africa: findings of study show radio is still the dominant force in this region

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Fortner, Robert (author / International Center for Media Studies) and International Center for Media Studies, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
    Format:
    Research Summary
    Publication Date:
    2007-05
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29995
    Notes:
    1 page.