Univ.Prof. Dr. Aoussine SEDDIKI – Mers El Kebir/Algeria
Introduction
In the eighties it was definitely utopia and illusion for us to imagine how quickly information could be exchanged and stored digitally. Connection technology networking, intelligent data analysis and fast data transfer are at the forefront of digitization today. Many developments in our everyday lives would certainly not have come about without digitalization.
In the eighties it was definitely utopia and illusion for us to imagine how quickly information could be exchanged and stored digitally. Connection technology networking, intelligent data analysis and fast data transfer are at the forefront of digitization today. Many developments in our everyday lives would certainly not have come about without digitalization.
1. Africa and digital implementation
Despite rapid global technological advances, there is still a great deal to be done. Due to the ever-increasing technological development of the technical framework, industry, trade and administration in most African countries are unable to keep up with this erratic development. The main focus is on the consequences of internationalization. Due to the entire value chain, all socio-economic sectors (industry, trade, culture, finance, agriculture, education, tourism) are facing a profound transformation.
In most cases, the successful implementation of the upcoming changes in Africa is facing financial difficulties. All African regions face the challenge of developing new business models and realigning their corporate strategy. For these reasons, managers in the African continent need to take swiftly effective measures to implement concrete recommendations for action. With the aim of eliminating these hurdles as quickly as possible, the relevant ministries in Africa are endeavoring to secure appropriate qualifications at the educational and higher education levels, which often rely on African-African and African-European cooperation.
International foundations, associations and societies play an important role in this transformation process. One example is the world-famous Polylog/INST Centre Vienna, which is headed by Dr. Herbert Arlt. With this centre for example in Algeria several projects (Digital World Museum, Tassili project, publications, conferences, workshops) have been set in motion. In examining the issue of digitization, it can be seen that Africa relies on US money, know-how and technology to expand its digital infrastructure. This applies to most African regions. In this context, experts deplore “digital colonialism“.
Digital dominance in Africa is increasingly determined by others in the race. It’s about tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook. On the basis of this statement, it can be argued that the “revolution in Africa“ or a counter-movement has not yet arrived everywhere.
As the laws are too weak and the authority is powerless, users of mobile phones or Internet connection cannot be protected from misuse or exploitation. In this context and in the name of economic sovereignty, Algeria has all three mobile companies (Mobilis, Djezzy, Oredoo) under control. The situation is similar with the Internet company, which is also state-owned. Even if local experts and money are scarce in poorer African countries, close cooperation with the EU could be offered.
Despite rapid global technological advances, there is still a great deal to be done. Due to the ever-increasing technological development of the technical framework, industry, trade and administration in most African countries are unable to keep up with this erratic development. The main focus is on the consequences of internationalization. Due to the entire value chain, all socio-economic sectors (industry, trade, culture, finance, agriculture, education, tourism) are facing a profound transformation.
In most cases, the successful implementation of the upcoming changes in Africa is facing financial difficulties. All African regions face the challenge of developing new business models and realigning their corporate strategy. For these reasons, managers in the African continent need to take swiftly effective measures to implement concrete recommendations for action. With the aim of eliminating these hurdles as quickly as possible, the relevant ministries in Africa are endeavoring to secure appropriate qualifications at the educational and higher education levels, which often rely on African-African and African-European cooperation.
International foundations, associations and societies play an important role in this transformation process. One example is the world-famous Polylog/INST Centre Vienna, which is headed by Dr. Herbert Arlt. With this centre for example in Algeria several projects (Digital World Museum, Tassili project, publications, conferences, workshops) have been set in motion. In examining the issue of digitization, it can be seen that Africa relies on US money, know-how and technology to expand its digital infrastructure. This applies to most African regions. In this context, experts deplore “digital colonialism“.
Digital dominance in Africa is increasingly determined by others in the race. It’s about tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook. On the basis of this statement, it can be argued that the “revolution in Africa“ or a counter-movement has not yet arrived everywhere.
As the laws are too weak and the authority is powerless, users of mobile phones or Internet connection cannot be protected from misuse or exploitation. In this context and in the name of economic sovereignty, Algeria has all three mobile companies (Mobilis, Djezzy, Oredoo) under control. The situation is similar with the Internet company, which is also state-owned. Even if local experts and money are scarce in poorer African countries, close cooperation with the EU could be offered.
2. Digital Learning
The umbrella term “digital learning“ refers to a number of different forms of learning. Digital learning has played an important role in Algeria, but also in other African countries. Due to the corona virus, the use of online teaching and learning will play a greater role. All school levels and all universities and educational institutions in Algeria have now systematically successfully implemented digital learning on the basis of learning platforms.
Thanks to the many EU projects in various sectors, but especially in the field of education, Algeria and North Africa have a better situation than other regions. Different pedagogical and didactic concepts require a variety of different media and methods. Media literacy plays a central role here, because the full benefits of virtual learning require a certain amount of experience.
The umbrella term “digital learning“ refers to a number of different forms of learning. Digital learning has played an important role in Algeria, but also in other African countries. Due to the corona virus, the use of online teaching and learning will play a greater role. All school levels and all universities and educational institutions in Algeria have now systematically successfully implemented digital learning on the basis of learning platforms.
Thanks to the many EU projects in various sectors, but especially in the field of education, Algeria and North Africa have a better situation than other regions. Different pedagogical and didactic concepts require a variety of different media and methods. Media literacy plays a central role here, because the full benefits of virtual learning require a certain amount of experience.
Conclusion
Today, digitization is regarded in every country as an important project, the importance of which depends on the political and economic system of each country. On the basis of this finding, it is argued that the sovereignty of use should come from this valuable medium, which should include EU cooperation projects. In this respect, the Polylog Centre is regarded as a hub for international digital projects.
Today, digitization is regarded in every country as an important project, the importance of which depends on the political and economic system of each country. On the basis of this finding, it is argued that the sovereignty of use should come from this valuable medium, which should include EU cooperation projects. In this respect, the Polylog Centre is regarded as a hub for international digital projects.