Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)

Influenced by globalization trends, Senegal made its first steps in the era of information during the decade 1996-2006 characterized by the privatization of the national telecommunication company, the liberalization of the telecommunication sector, the creation of a regulatory agency, connection to...

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Main Author: Olivier Sagna
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Language:English
Published: Netcom Association 2008-06-01
Series:Netcom
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/netcom/2058
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description Influenced by globalization trends, Senegal made its first steps in the era of information during the decade 1996-2006 characterized by the privatization of the national telecommunication company, the liberalization of the telecommunication sector, the creation of a regulatory agency, connection to the Internet and the launch of mobile telephony. This evolution went along with numerous projects funded by international donors while civil society was advocating mobilization for social and societal challenges be taken in account. Today, ICTs play an increasing role in the economy in terms of wealth creation, but the majority of people have been excluded from the benefit of those opportunities for economic, cultural and social reasons. This situation could only be changed by implementing strong public policies guided by social profitability to correct the pervasive effects of the market logic more sensitive to economic profitability.
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Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)
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ICT
Internet
information society
telecommunication
digital divide
Senegal
title Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)
title_full Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)
title_fullStr Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)
title_full_unstemmed Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)
title_short Le Sénégal dans l’ère de l’information (1996-2006)
title_sort le senegal dans l ere de l information 1996 2006
topic ICT
Internet
information society
telecommunication
digital divide
Senegal
url https://journals.openedition.org/netcom/2058
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