Aims of the Journal
This journal aims to create a space for a stimulating conversation on the transformative power of digital technologies in Africa. It seeks to drive innovation and sustainable development by investigating how digital technologies contribute to economic growth and societal advancement across various sectors. Additionally, the journal aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue among academics, policymakers, industry practitioners, and researchers, creating holistic and multifaceted insights into digital transformation. By addressing critical challenges such as digital infrastructure gaps, cybersecurity, and equitable access to technology, the journal ensures that the benefits of digital transformation are inclusive and widespread. Ultimately, it aspires to provide actionable strategies and policy recommendations that harness digital innovation to tackle pressing socioeconomic issues, fostering a more prosperous and equitable future for Africa.
Scope of the Journal
The journal covers a wide range of topics related to digital transformation in Africa, including advancements in e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, education, agriculture, and urban development. It showcases the diverse ways in which technology is driving positive change, examining sectoral impacts such as innovations in online retail, digital payments, financial inclusion, telemedicine, health information systems, e-learning, modernized agricultural practices, and smart city initiatives. The journal welcomes various types of contributions, including empirical research presenting data-driven studies and findings, theoretical papers offering new insights or frameworks, detailed case studies of digital innovation, policy analyses proposing or critiquing regulatory frameworks, and comprehensive reviews of existing literature highlighting trends, gaps, and future research directions.
Additionally, the journal addresses key challenges and proposes solutions to enhance digital infrastructure, protect data and ensure secure digital environments, and develop strategies to ensure equitable access to digital advancements. By charting the course for Africa’s digital future, this journal aims to inspire dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies that harness the full potential of digital innovation to address pressing socioeconomic issues and unlock opportunities for growth and prosperity across the continent.