Book contents
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 What Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
- 3 What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for Africa?
- 4 Drivers of and Challenges to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa
- 5 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Primary and Secondary Sectors
- 6 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Tertiary Sector
- 7 Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 8 Emerging Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 9 The Imperative of Cybersecurity during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 10 The Importance of Health Care and Technological Innovations during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 11 Conclusion
- References
- Index
11 - Conclusion
4IR in Africa: Strategies for a Better Future
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 June 2023
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 What Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
- 3 What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for Africa?
- 4 Drivers of and Challenges to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa
- 5 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Primary and Secondary Sectors
- 6 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Tertiary Sector
- 7 Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 8 Emerging Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 9 The Imperative of Cybersecurity during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 10 The Importance of Health Care and Technological Innovations during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 11 Conclusion
- References
- Index
Summary
The final chapter draws on conclusions from the current use of emerging technologies in Africa, digitalization and strategies which can be implemented to help the continent capitalize on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It contributes to policy discussions and adds a more inclusive approach in analyzing 4IR areas of impact. By analyzing a range of leading and emerging countries, a new framework has been established that gives further study of strengths and weaknesses in developing and developed nations. This book helps to address the route that Africa needs to take to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. The 4IR is inevitable, which is why governments need to recognize the impact it will have on industries and the global economy.
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- Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution , pp. 178 - 185Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023