Human Rights and Peace Centre, Makerere University, Kampala, UG
Abstract
Meeting: International Workshop on the Nexus between ICTs and Human Rights in Africa, 2-4 April, 2009, Kampala, UGICTs have made access to information and freedom of expression easier for those with less resources, and expanded the capacity for mass distribution of information. At the same time, ICTs allow for automated censorship and pose new threats to privacy. This document is a brief primer on some key issues in Africa in areas of privacy, freedom of expression and access to information, and how they relate to ICT policy. The digital divide is a significant problem in many African countries, limiting access to information. The document was prepared for the International Workshop on ‘The Nexus Between ICTs and Human Rights in Africa.
