CHAPTER 9: ICTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA: SOME PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS.

Chapter 9 of the book "E-Governance in Africa: From Theory to Action: A Handbook on ICTs for Local Governance" is presented. It explores the growth potential of Africa through the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in local governance, the learning gained from empirical analysis of project in case studies and the consideration of installation costs in using ICT. It highlights key factors to be considered for ICT use in African governance including strategic planning, monitoring and political will.