With reference to two African countries, examine the view that technological developments had a significant social impact.

The question requires that candidates consider the interrelationship between technological developments and significant social impact, in any two African countries. Both countries will be a feature of the response. Candidates may refer to how technological developments socially impacted the two countries as far as transport and communication are concerned. For example, with improved transport people were able to move long distance to look for employment and this affected the composition of the traditional African family. The impact of technology on agriculture and medicine may also be considered. On the other hand, candidates may also look at how technological developments had a limited social impact in some countries, where traditional systems of agriculture, transport and communication were maintained and thus reducing the social impact of technology in some areas. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.