Distance Education for Africa (DeAfrica) is a non-profit educational organization based in the United States of America and in Nairobi, Kenya. The objective of DeAfrica is to alleviate poverty by improving access to efficient and effective world-class training and education courses by poor communities in Africa. By providing technology, pedagogical experience and methodologies, as well as up-to-date content, DEA extends quality education to people who would not otherwise have access to any educational resources. This book is about the impact of DeAfrica's courses on students' lives in Africa.

Distance Education for Africa (DeAfrica) is a non-profit educational organization based in the United States of America and in Nairobi, Kenya. The objective of DeAfrica is to alleviate poverty by improving access to efficient and effective world-class training and education courses by poor communities in Africa. By providing technology, pedagogical experience and methodologies, as well as up-to-date content, DEA extends quality education to people who would not otherwise have access to any educational resources. This book is about the impact of DeAfrica's courses on students' lives in Africa.

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Published in dual print and electronic formats, this is a new edition of a much acclaimed reference source that brings together a wide range of sources of information in the African studies field, covering both print and electronic sources. It evaluates the best online resources, the major general reference tools in print format, current bibliographies and indexing services, biographical, cartographic, statistical and economic resources, as well as film and video resources. Additionally, there are separate sections on African studies library collections and repositories throughout the world, a directory of over 250 African studies journals; listings of news sources, profiles of publishers active in the African studies field, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, African studies societies and associations, major African and international organizations, donor agencies and foundations, awards and prizes in African studies, electronic mailing lists and discussion forums, and more.

As the developed world continues to become more digitized, lesser developed areas are starting to see more technological advancements being integrated into their society. These advancements are creating opportunities to improve both the economy and the lives of people within these areas. Information Technology Integration for Socio-Economic Development features theoretical concepts and best practices in the implementation of new technologies within developing areas around the world. Highlighting empirical research on the application of information technologies to bridge the digital divide within different countries, the book is ideally suited for technology developers, managers, and policy makers.

The first to chronicle and analyze the growth of the Internet in Africa--especially the role of the education sector--this compilation of scholarly essays provides comprehensive statistics, analysis, and roadmaps for the future of the Internet in African education.