ICTs as tools of democratization : summary

Abstract

The democratisation process in Africa has only just begun and in most cases the full emancipation of citizens is yet to be achieved whilst in others the re- mergence of civil society groups offers new forms of political, economic and social governance. The strengthening of information and communication channels in all countries will become an urgent if not critical ingredient in this process. Evidently, information and communication technologies can support popular participation of citizens, in particular women.