Overview
In an era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain emerge as powerful catalysts for driving socio-economic growth. These innovations reshape industries, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities for economic development. AI enhances productivity and innovation across sectors like healthcare, finance, and education. Meanwhile, blockchain's decentralized and secure practices transform industries by ensuring transparency, reducing fraud, and enabling efficient transactions. Together, AI and blockchain have the potential to create a more equitable and successful society by fostering inclusive growth, driving job creation, and improving access to essential services. Further exploration into how these technologies are driving socio-economic progress may highlight their impact on global economies and the future of work. Driving Socio-Economic Growth With AI and Blockchain examines the applications of blockchain technology and AI as catalysts for social and economic development. It discusses the use of these technologies in reaching sustainable development goals (SDGs) and increasing global economic growth. This book covers topics such as data science, financial technology, and sociology, and is a useful resource for data scientists, economists, sociologists, computer engineers, academicians, and researchers.
Full Product Details
Author: Ranson Sifiso Gwala
Publisher: IGI Global
Imprint: Information Science Publishing
ISBN: 9798369386651
Pages: 684
Publication Date: 14 March 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Dr. RS Gwala holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). He is an independent researcher. Study interests include business management, public administration, corporate governance, marketing, research methodology, small business development, financial technology, leadership, and leadership development in both the public and private sectors. He has written and published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He also attended and presented papers at the international conferences starting in 2022. He believes that academia should be an integral part of supporting the public sector to deliver services and improve the lives of people. Academia is at a vantage point to provide meaningful developmental imperatives for all sectors of society. The close collaborations between governments, the private sector, and academic institutions stand to solve societal problems and come up with innovations that will advance the future economies. He was born in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, but now resides between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
