The Role of Technology to Achieve Sustainable Economic Development in Africa*

Objective – The purpose of this paper is to study how the technological innovation can achieve and promote sustainable development particularly in Africa. Methodology/Technique – It considers forms of innovation technology that could enhance sustainable development Findings – The paper presents the concept and strategies of Sustainable Economic Development, discusses existing technologies in sustainable development, shows the role of technology in sustainable development, and presents the information and communication technology to promote economic development in Africa and the obstacles to set up policies for innovation technology in Africa. Novelty – It considers forms of innovation technology that could enhance sustainable development