Dr Abiodun Alao

Research Associate in Information Systems with Publications in ICT4D, Sustainable ICT, Management Information Systems, Social Policy

Research Interests

Social Policy
Management Information Systems
ICT4D
Sustainable ICT
Innovation Management
Computer Science Applications
Public Administration
Development
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Geography, Planning and Development
Building and Construction
Information Systems and Management

About

Dr. Abiodun (Abbey) Alao holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town and is a dedicated researcher and teaching fellow with a strong academic background. Her passion for research is evident, and she currently serves as a research associate at the University of Johannesburg. Throughout her career, Abiodun has actively mentored and supervised projects spanning diverse fields such as Management Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology for Development, Sustainable ICT, Development Communication, Innovative Management, Health Informatics, Information Learning, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). She has made significant contributions to academia through her publications, which include journals, chapters, and conference papers. Her approach is characterized by a multidisciplinary investigative perspective, with a focus on Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a catalyst for information and knowledge management. Her work addresses various social implications of ICT, and organization development with a particular emphasis on their impact on the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.

Publications

Telecentres Use in Rural Communities and Women Empowerment: Case of Western Cape

Information and Communication Technologies for Development / Jan 01, 2017

Alao, A., Lwoga, T. E., & Chigona, W. (2017). Telecentres Use in Rural Communities and Women Empowerment: Case of Western Cape. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, 119–134. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59111-7_11

Impact of ICTs for Sustainable Development of Youth Employability

Promoting Inclusive Growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution / Jan 01, 2020

Alao, A., & Brink, R. (2020). Impact of ICTs for Sustainable Development of Youth Employability. Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 148–180. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4882-0.ch006

Use of ICTs for Women Psychological Empowerment in South Africa

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development / Jan 01, 2021

Alao, A., Brink, R., & Ohei, K. (2021). Use of ICTs for Women Psychological Empowerment in South Africa. Perspectives on ICT4D and Socio-Economic Growth Opportunities in Developing Countries, 62–98. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2983-6.ch003

Telecentres’ contribution to women's empowerment in rural areas of South Africa

Information Technology for Development / Nov 04, 2021

Alao, A., Chigona, W., & Brink, R. (2021). Telecentres’ contribution to women’s empowerment in rural areas of South Africa. Information Technology for Development, 28(4), 747–776. https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2021.1991871

Strategies for Using ICT Skills in Educational Systems for Sustainable Youth Employability in South Africa

Sustainability / Dec 09, 2022

Alao, A., & Brink, R. (2022). Strategies for Using ICT Skills in Educational Systems for Sustainable Youth Employability in South Africa. Sustainability, 14(24), 16513. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142416513

Rural Farmers’ Perceptions of the Adoption of Internet-Enabled Computer in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

JOURNAL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY / Jan 15, 2021

Usadolo, S. E. (2021). Rural Farmers’ Perceptions of the Adoption of Internet-Enabled Computer in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. JOURNAL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY, 73(1–3). https://doi.org/10.31901/24566608.2021/73.1-3.3235

Computer Technologies for Promoting Women Entrepreneurship Skills Capability and Improved Employability

Progress in IS / Jan 01, 2022

Alao, A., Brink, R., Chigona, W., & Lwoga, E. T. (2022). Computer Technologies for Promoting Women Entrepreneurship Skills Capability and Improved Employability. Digital Transformation for Sustainability, 81–117. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15420-1_5

COVID-19 Digital Technology Response in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Advances in Healthcare Information Systems and Administration / Jan 01, 2022

Alao, A., & Brink, R. (2022). COVID-19 Digital Technology Response in Sub-Saharan African Countries. Building Resilient Healthcare Systems With ICTs, 74–105. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8915-1.ch004

Information and Communication Technology Management for Sustainable Youth Employability in Underserved Society

International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development / Apr 28, 2023

Alao, A., & Brink, R. (2023). Information and Communication Technology Management for Sustainable Youth Employability in Underserved Society. International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development, 15(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijskd.322100

FACTORS HINDERING EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING: INSIGHTS FROM A HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

EDULEARN Proceedings / Jul 01, 2022

Minty, R., Brink, R., & Alao, A. (2022). FACTORS HINDERING EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING: INSIGHTS FROM A HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA. EDULEARN22 Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.0305

Adaptation to Pandemic Through Universal Access to Innovative Technologies

Advances in Information Quality and Management / May 13, 2022

Alao, A., & Brink, R. (2022). Adaptation to Pandemic Through Universal Access to Innovative Technologies. Using Information Technology Advancements to Adapt to Global Pandemics, 47–65. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9418-6.ch003

COVID-19 CHALLENGES ON STUDENTS’ ONLINE LEARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PERSPECTIVES

ICERI2022 Proceedings / Nov 01, 2022

Minty, R., Brink, R., & Alao, A. (2022). COVID-19 CHALLENGES ON STUDENTS’ ONLINE LEARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PERSPECTIVES. ICERI Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2022.0132

Education

University of Cape Town

PhD, Information Systems / July, 2019

Cape Town

Experience

University of Johannesburg, Bunting Campus

Postdoctoral / July, 2019Present

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