E-Transformation: Evolutionary Challenges to Render South Africa a Digital Society

Authors

  • Luci ABRAHAMS LINK Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Keywords:

digital society, innovative economy, electronic communications, e-infrastructure, Internet services, mobile communications.

Abstract


The article on the background of the extensive statistical information shows the process of development of information society in South Africa. A marked differentiation of the population in terms of access to information and communication technology in general and the Internet in particular, due to sharp differences in income and the high cost of digital services. Attention is drawn to the lack of definition of public policies in this area.

About author

Luci ABRAHAMS

LINK Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Director LINK Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Published

15.04.2020

How to Cite

ABRAHAMS, L. . (2020). E-Transformation: Evolutionary Challenges to Render South Africa a Digital Society. Information Society, (2-3), 4-12. Retrieved from http://infosoc.iis.ru/article/view/344

Issue

Section

Leaders of the information society