Societal and Ethical Implications of Technology-Enhanced Agriculture and Healthcare: An African Context

Abstract

In Africa, significant changes are occurring through technological advancements in agriculture and healthcare, offering the potential for a better and wealthier future. This paper investigates the societal and ethical consequences of technology-enhanced agriculture and healthcare in Africa. The study illuminates the distinctive factors that differentiate the African circumstance from other regions. Advancements in eHealth and data-driven agriculture are transforming African food production, and healthcare services are explored in detail. Furthermore, these advancements tackle existing problems, including food security, public health, and development. Nevertheless, the identified and presented study also raises ethical and societal concerns. It surveys the societal and ethical consequences of technology-enhanced agriculture and healthcare in Africa, highlighting the distinct factors that set the African context apart from other continents. Finally, it summarizes critical insights attained during the study that will be fundamental to researchers, students, and other key stakeholders in making Africa smarter.