Book contents
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 What Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
- 3 What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for Africa?
- 4 Drivers of and Challenges to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa
- 5 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Primary and Secondary Sectors
- 6 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Tertiary Sector
- 7 Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 8 Emerging Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 9 The Imperative of Cybersecurity during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 10 The Importance of Health Care and Technological Innovations during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 11 Conclusion
- References
- Index
5 - Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Primary and Secondary Sectors
Transformation, Implications, and Economic Opportunities
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 June 2023
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 What Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
- 3 What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for Africa?
- 4 Drivers of and Challenges to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa
- 5 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Primary and Secondary Sectors
- 6 Capitalizing on the 4IR in Africa in the Tertiary Sector
- 7 Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 8 Emerging Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the African Continent
- 9 The Imperative of Cybersecurity during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 10 The Importance of Health Care and Technological Innovations during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 11 Conclusion
- References
- Index
Summary
This chapter analyzes traditional sectors, such as manufacturing and industrialization, infrastructure and construction, oil and gas, and agriculture and agro-processing and their potential in the 4IR. Implications, challenges, and opportunities are discussed in each, as well as how new technologies will hinder or better the potential of the sector. It is discussed how growing opportunities in these sectors will help cultivate better environments for innovation. Potential harms may include the disruption of the labor market, exportations, and infrastructure gaps. In order to reduce the disruptive effects of the 4IR, governments and businesses need to work together to help build training programs, investment initiatives, and digitalization. The proper integration of new technologies can aid help in environmental regulations and productivity growth. Each section in the chapter provides opportunities and strategies to achieve success in the 4IR.
Keywords
- Type
- Chapter
- Information
- Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution , pp. 58 - 72Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023