Balancing Act Africa

08.09.2003 Even small African markets like Mali are beginning to experience the impact of competition in the telecommunications industry. It is slow and uneven but it is beginning to happen. Balancing Act Africa focussed on developments in Mali’s ICT sector in a recent issue of its newsletter.

27.08.2003 Suddenly call centres are breaking out all over Africa. Well, in some obvious and a few less likely places. Where India has led the way, Africa now follows with South Africa leading the pack. Balancing Act Africa’s recent issue focussed on this new industry brings you news and information related to it.

04.04.2003 Almost lost amongst the drumbeats for war, the US government has recently announced a modest initiative aimed at closing the digital divide in Africa: the Digital Freedom Initiative. The project has been launched in Senegal and could be rolled out to 20 countries in the next five years.

24.02.2003 In an effort to strengthen the negotiating position of agricultural producers, many technology-based information providers are introducing new ICTs into the balance. Russell Southwood explores the issue.

24.02.2003 In an effort to strengthen the negotiating position of agricultural producers, many technology-based information providers are introducing new ICTs into the balance. Russell Southwood explores the issue.