In the context of the digital revolution, telecom operators play a major role in the digitalization of Africa. Their infrastructure and services facilitate access to the Internet and information technologies, thereby stimulating economic and social development on the continent and contributing to shaping the African digital landscape.
New reports funded by the European Union have been published, shedding light on Open Internet approaches in four African countries: Burundi, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa. These reports analyze how Open Internet connectivity promotes human-centered development and emphasize the crucial role of a free, global, reliable, affordable, and secure internet in driving social and economic growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, hosted the Connected Africa Summit 2024 from April 22nd to April 25th. More than just an event, according to its promoters, the gathering aimed to be “a transformative initiative poised to shape the continent’s digital destiny.” Was the promise fulfilled?
African tech companies are gearing up to thrive in the highly competitive market of digital technologies, already representing between 4 and 10% of service exports in the region. However, they face challenges such as underdeveloped ICT infrastructure and a narrow base of suppliers. These are the findings of the new report from the International Trade Centre.
