Mass communication technology has been used as a principal driver of education in Africa since the 1960s. Countries such as Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and Senegal dev

Mass communication technology has been used as a principal driver of education in Africa since the 1960s. Countries such as Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and Senegal developed major programmes using radio and then television to promote basic education, improve teacher training and even teaching pupils directly. Technology in Africa is making huge advances, says Jonathan Rosenthal. But its full benefits will be reaped only once. www.invertisuniversity.ac.in