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Book SynopsisThis book serves as a standard textbook and a reference guide to students in both undergraduate and graduate programs in tertiary institutions where elaborate discourse on the impact of technology to political elections and advancements across the continental Africa have continued to gain weight.
Trade ReviewThe motive of the authors of this very important textbook is to present strong, resounding arguments on how the integration of technological paraphernalia has contributed immensely in cutting down corrupt practices that have for a long time marred electoral processes in Africa. -- Christian Anieke, Ph.D. Professor and Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University. Thinkers Corner, Enugu, Nigeria.
Professor Nwokeafor has done just an excellent job editing this master piece that conveyed such a wonderful knowledge and information base which builds a strong foundation in political communications and the advancement of politics in Africa. -- Mary Gloria C. Njoku, Ph.D. Professor and Dean Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Godfrey Okoye University
Technology Integration and Transformation of Elections in Africa provides considerable overview of technology’s role and its various transformation agenda in the revolution currently taking place in the election process in Africa. It also shows how the integration of technological innovations and transformation structure has impacted the present and future elections in Africa. -- Ike S. Ndolo, Ph.D. Professor of Mass Communication Enugu State University of Science & Technology Enugu, Nigeria
Table of ContentsFOREWORD PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENT INTRODUCTION A GLIMPSE AT TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTIONS AND THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN AFRICA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor/Bowie State University CHAPTER 1 RESISTANCE TO ELECTION TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATION, DEMOCRACY AND VICISSITUDES OF ELECTORAL OUTCOMES Chuka Onwumechili/Howard University CHAPTER 2 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTION IN AFRICA: AN EVOLVING MODALITY IN GHANA Matilda Yeboah-Fofie/G. Manu & Associates, Virginia CHAPTER 3 E-VOTING: A NEW MODEL OF DEMOCRACY IN GHANA Kristie Roberts-Lewis/Troy University Stashia Bryant Emanuel/Tennessee State University Orok Michael/Virginia Union University CHAPTER 4 SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION: USING INTERNET RADIO TO TRANSFORM ELECTIONS’ OUTCOMES AND BUILD INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG DIVERSE AFRICAN COMMUNITIES Otis Thomas/Bowie State University Ephraim Okoro/Howard University CHAPTER 5 SOCIAL MEDIA AND POLITICS IN BURKINA FASO Kehbuma Langmia/HowardUniversity CHAPTER 6 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN ELECTIONS: THE NIGERIAN TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor/Bowie State University CHAPTER 7 AN EVALUATORY DISCOURSE ON THE ROLE OF ICT IN THE CONDUCT OF THE NIGERIAN 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS Tayo Popoola & Oloruntola Sunday University of Lagos Akoka – Yaba CHAPTER 8 TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTION COVERAGE: A STUDY ON SELECTED PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA Tayo Popoola/University of Lagos, Nigeria CHAPTER 9 TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTIONS: A LOOK AT ELECTORAL INTEGRITY, RESULTS AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA Chike Patrick Chike/Bowie State University CHAPTER 10 THE HISTORY OF ELECTION AND THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS: A REVIEW OF UGANDA’S 2016 ELECTION OUTCOME Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor/Bowie State University CHAPTER 11 INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM IN AN ELECTRONIC PROCESS: TYPES, PROCEDURES, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES Ayoade Olusola Bamidele/Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo CHAPTER 12 IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT ON ELECTION, POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA Joseph Izang Azi/Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Siyanbola, Afeez Babatunde/Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo Ganiyu, Sulayman Olubunmi/Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo… CHAPTER 13 THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN ELECTORAL PROCESS: A REVIEW OF CORRUPT PRACTICES IN ELECTIONS IN AFRICA Loubna Dali/Bowie State University CHAPTER 14 DEMOCRACY, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN ELECTIONS, AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF POLITICS IN NIGERIA Benjamin Arah/Bowie State University CHAPTER 15 TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTIONS IN AFRICA: CONTENT ANALYSIS OF ELECTION MISCONDUCT IN SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor/Bowie State University CHAPTER 16 TECHNOLOGY AND THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN CAMEROON Augustin Ntembe/Bowie State University CHAPTER 17 TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTIONS IN GREAT MAGHREB: A LESSON LEARNT FROMTECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Loubna Dali/Bowie State University Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor CHAPTER 18 ELECTRONIC VOTING CAPABILITY AND OPERATIONS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Ephraim Okoro/Howard University INDEX CONTRIBUTORS THE AUTHOR/EDITOR
