Article,
Access to Digital Heritage in Africa: bridging the digital divide
Museum International, 54 (3): 29-34 (September 2002)M3: Article; Accession Number: 11691997; Abungu, Lorna; Source Info: Sep2002, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p29; Subject Term: MUSEUMS; Subject Term: DIGITAL divide; Subject Term: INFORMATION society; Subject Term: INFORMATION technology; Subject Term: COMMUNICATION; Subject Term: AFRICA; NAICS/Industry Codes: 712110 Museums; Number of Pages: 6p; Document Type: Article.
Abstract
Discusses the role of museums in Africa in bridging the digital divide and promoting information and communications technology (ICT). Role of museums in relation to the needs of communities they represent; Emergence of specialized museums for contemporary art and telecommunications; National Museums of Kenya and National Museum of Mali's restructuring programs to increase exhibition space and improve modernized exhibitions.
