Keynote Speech: Technology and the Future of the Book

This report discusses the challenges and potential of digital publishing in West Africa, focusing on technology's role in shaping the future of books and education.

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The research method involved analyzing the content of a keynote speech delivered by Bibi Bakare-Yusuf at the Information for Change event in 2011, focusing on the impact of digital publishing in West Africa.

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The report by Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, delivered as a keynote speech, addresses the transformative power of publishing in West Africa and the potential impact of digital technology on the future of books. Despite challenges in the education sector and internet infrastructure, there is a growing online presence and a need for quality content. The speech highlights the importance of books in social change and the need for a revolution in educational content delivery. It discusses the role of technology in bridging knowledge gaps and the precarious state of internet connectivity. The report also touches on information overload, the Western dominance in publishing, and the need for local narratives. It emphasizes the potential of digital technology to enhance storytelling and literacy, despite the economic recession and piracy concerns. The speech concludes by envisioning a future where digital publishing creates social spaces for collaborative storytelling and learning.

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Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | Nigeria geographic scope | West Africa geographic scope | books | collaborative storytelling | content consumption | digital publishing | education | futures | internet infrastructure | multi-platform content | oral culture | piracy | publishers | publishing | social change | technology | west africa