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

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.

Citation

Ondari‐Okemwa, E. (2004), "Impediments to promoting access to global knowledge in sub‐Saharan Africa", Library Management, Vol. 25 No. 8/9, pp. 361-375. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120410562853