New Media and Information: For Democratization and Management

Abstract

Mudhai, Okoth F. (2013). Civic Engagement, Digita/Networks, and Political Reform in Africa. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 259 pp.

Powell, Mike. (2003). Information Management for Development Organisations. Second edition. Oxford: Oxfam, 294 pp.

There are two important themes that are explored in this essay: the use of ICTs by civil society and NGOs for the purpose of democratization and political participation of the public, and how NGOs manage information within their organizations.