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