ICTD Research by Africans: Origins, Interests, and Impact
Shikoh Gitau Paul PlantingaKathleen Diga
African ICTD researchWhat are the academic contributions from Africans to the ICTD field?Exploratory study Publication % and issues/ topicsTwo parts: quant (1990-2009) and qual (2007-2009)
(Why) Is this a problem?What to do about it?
African ICTD research - macro
*1,633 articles on ICT for/ and development topics
9% from African institutions37% South Africa
17% Nigeria
14% Botswana
Part 1: Quant. Thomson ISI WoS (1990-2009)
12% Info. Science
8% Health IS
5% Telecoms Policy
African ICTD research - mesoPart 2: Qual. ICTD journals/conf (2007-2009)
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Thank you
@shikohtwit, @pplantinga, @kdiga
