Abstract:

Technology plays a critical role in transforming societies and economies through enhancing efficiency, connectivity and access to resources and services. Sustainable development goals require harnessing technological innovation through utilization of information and communication technology. However, the challenge remains of how Africa can harness technologies to achieve sustainable development goals. This paper is a review of journal articles on the role of information and communication technology in sustainable development goals in the African context; it discusses challenges and opportunities in the light of youth employment, financial inclusion and health care. It identifies existing appropriate forms of technology that could enhance sustainable development goals and demonstrates the role of information and communication technology in achieving sustainable development goals in Africa. The paper concludes that Africa will need to vigorously utilize appropriate technology to achieve sustainable development goals.

Keywords: Technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Youth Employment, financial inclusion, health Care, ICT in Africa.

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