This book examines the epistemological, political, and socio-economic consequences of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for Africa. Presenting various case studies on epistemic freedom, theology, race and robotics, tertiary education, political and economic transformation, human capital, and governance, it debates whether the 4IR will be part of the solution to the African problem, namely that of coloniality in its various forms. Solving the African problem using the 4IR requires ethical, just and epistemologically independent leadership. However, the lack of ICT infrastructure militates against Africa’s endeavours to make the 4IR a problem-solving moment. To its credit, Africa possesses some of the major capital needed (human, mineral, and social), and it constitutes a huge market comprising a young population eager to participate in the 4IR as problem-solvers and not as a problem to be solved―as equal citizens and not as the marginalized other.

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Benyera, Everisto

Stefan Bannwart

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Springer International Publishing AG

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Advances in African economic, social and political development, 1st ed. 2022, Cham, 2022

Advances in African economic, social and political development, Cham, Switzerland, 2022

Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development Ser, Cham, 2021

Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development, 1, 2021

Switzerland, Switzerland

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Contents 6
Editor and Contributors 7
1 On the Elusiveness of Epistemic Freedom in Africa and the Need to Unmask the Colonial Contract 9
Abstract 9
1 Introduction 9
2 The Elusiveness of Epistemic Freedom in Africa 11
3 The Need for Just, Ethical Leadership and Epistemic Freedom in Africa 14
4 What is to be Done: Political Power or Economic Power? 14
5 Towards Active Citizenry in Africa 16
6 Rationale Behind the Book 19
References 21
2 Race and Robotics: Black Theology in the Digital Age 24
Abstract 24
1 Introduction 25
2 History of the Oppressed is Their Epistemology 25
3 Cause for Protest: Human Insurgence, Agency, and Emergency 28
4 The Political Corridors of Scientific Progress 34
5 The Mind, Intelligence, and Liberation in 4IR 35
6 Singularity and Eschatology: Conclusion 36
References 37
3 University 4.0: A Conceptual Model for South African Universities and the Fourth Industrial Revolution 39
Abstract 39
1 Introduction 39
2 Approach and Methodology 40
3 Proposed Conceptual Models for University 4.0 41
3.1 The Macro-conceptual Model: Institutional Change 4.0 41
3.2 Underpinnings of Institutional Change 4.0 41
3.3 The Top Structure of Institutional Change 4.0 43
3.4 The Core of Institutional Change 4.0: The Triple Helix Concept of Innovation 45
3.5 Key Concepts of Institutional Change 4.0 47
3.5.1 The Foundation of Institutional Change 4.0 51
3.5.2 Proposed Macro-conceptual Model: Institutional Change 4.0 for University 4.0 52
3.5.3 Relationships and Interactions Within the Macro-conceptual Model 52
3.6 The Micro-conceptual Model: Teaching and Learning 4.0 54
3.7 Findings Underpinning Teaching and Learning 4.0 55
3.7.1 Proposed Micro-conceptual Model: Teaching and Learning 4.0 62
3.7.2 Relationships and Interactions Within Teaching and Learning 4.0 63
4 Conclusion 65
References 67
4 Against the Grain: The Tragedy of Zimbabwe in the Context of 4IR 73
Abstract 73
1 Introduction 74
2 Understanding the ‘Revolution’ in the 4IR 76
3 Methodology and Theoretical Underpinnings 78
4 The 4IR and the ‘The Big Elephant in the Room’ 79
5 4IR and Human Rights for Zimbabwe 84
6 Zimbabwe in the Context of the 4IR 85
7 Going Against the Grain? 86
8 Consciousness of the 41R in Zimbabwe 87
9 Conclusion 92
References 93
5 Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Turning a Curse into a Resource Through the Prism of Human Capital 97
Abstract 97
1 Introduction 98
2 False Start in Africa 98
3 Positioning Africa in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 99
3.1 Unlocking the Potential of the Diaspora from Africa 100
3.2 Remittances 101
3.3 Knowledge, Skill and Technology Transfer 101
3.4 Technological Leapfrogging 102
4 Investment in Research and Development 103
4.1 The Pivotal Role of the Youth 104
4.2 Vocational and Technical Education 105
4.3 African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) 107
5 Conclusion 107
References 108
6 Rising to the Occasion: Africa, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Lessons from China 114
Abstract 114
1 Introduction 115
2 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the ‘African Question’ 115
3 The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities for Africa 116
4 Rising to the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution Occasion’: Lessons from China 118
5 The Secret Political Recipe Behind China’s Economic Development 118
6 China’s Secret ‘Economic Recipe’ and Lessons for Africa 121
7 Maximising Competitive Advantage 123
8 China’s Utilisation of Geopolitical Factors: Lessons for Africa 125
9 Stemming the ‘demon’ of Corruption 126
10 Conclusion 127
References 127
7 Survival of African Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 130
Abstract 130
1 Introduction 131
2 Contextualising Industrial Revolutions in Africa 132
3 Governance, Leadership and Management of African Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 133
4 Theoretical Perspectives 134
5 Gains and Losses of African Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 135
6 Technology Adoption in Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution 138
7 Social Media and the Fourth Industrial Revolution 141
8 3D Printing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 141
9 Overcoming Challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa 142
10 Conclusion 143
References 145
8 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Africa: A Cure Which Kills the Patient 150
Abstract 150
1 Introduction 150
2 Framing the Context in Which the 4IR Unfolds 152
3 (Hidden) Challenges to the Africa’s Restructuring and Economic Transformation 156
4 Africa’s Greatest Opportunity in the 4IR 159
References 160

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