Experts warn against foreign technology reliance

Digital experts and technologists have urged developing nations, including Namibia, to urgently strengthen their own digital infrastructure and reduce their dependency on foreign technology.

The warning is outlined in a new book titled ‘Digital Social Work Across Africa and Asia’, co-authored by Siddhartha Tiwari, Adi Fahrudin and Fentiny Nugroho and focusing on the African landscape.

The book which covers scenarios and experiences from Africa shows that many African countries face similar challenges as they modernise social services.