Knowledge to Reposition Africa in the Global Economy by use of Technology - Dorothy Wacuka Mbogo

Author: Dorothy Wacuka Mbogo - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
P.O Box 62000-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA
Email:dorothykonji@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 0734857311

Sub-Themes: Knowledge Management and Economic Challenges

Abstract for Knowledge to Reposition Africa in the Global Economy by use of Technology:

When we focus on global Economy It is clear that ICTs now form the basis for manpower development in a knowledge economy and there is the exigency to reposition Africa for the unfolding challenge for rapid growth in the global economy. From East to West, North to South Africa, the growing inseparable link between ICT and the marketplace is captured by the rapid deployment of Economic Resources Planning (ERP) in the corporate world. The emerging knowledge economy demands that co-operate organizations make conscious and concerted efforts to upgrade the knowledge base as well as re-skill their human capital base with requisite ICT capabilities and capacities. Africa has a bright future if it takes the right Human Resource (HR) decisions and implements the use of ICTS in all fields since technology has made the whole world a global village hence here in Africa we should not trail behind. It needs to exploit cautiously finite Human Resource and the appropriate technology which is an asset that can grow and appreciate in value, as more knowledge and skills are acquired. We need to de-emphasize partisan political differences, encourage industry, government, and academia to work together. There should be establishment of clear national vision, develop the capacity to assemble team to make the global vision work, unite Africans for attainment of common goals. There should also a committee set aside for ensuring earliest access to ICT and electronic literacy, overhaul of the content of the educational system, increase distance and life-long learning, promote e-Government, tale-medicine and rural connectivity and construct and develop a global network of African professionals. African leaders should adopt the courage to take very difficult decisions based on integrity, transparency and accountability as well as knowledge to negotiate in Africa’s interest.