Impediments to promoting access to global knowledge in sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Ondari-Okemwa, Ezra

Source: Library Management, Volume 25, Numbers 8-9, 2004 , pp. 361-375(15)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Knowledge-based societies have come to be identified with the advanced economies. Knowledge is now looked on as a new source of competitive advantage. Those economies where knowledge is created and used in large quantities may be said to enjoy a competitive advantage over those that do not create and use knowledge in large quantities. Sub-Saharan Africa is one region which needs to have access to global knowledge for its economic development. However, there are several impediments to promoting access to global knowledge in sub-Saharan Africa. The impediments are identified in the study and solutions to the impediments proposed. Research methods used are highlighted.

Keywords: Africa; Competitive advantage; Human capital; Information exchange; Knowledge management; Knowledge organizations

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01435120410562853

Publication date: 2004-10-01

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