While many nations have made impressive recent advances in internet provision, hundreds of millions of Africans still lack ‘meaningful connectivity’. Simply put, many of those connected lack internet that is fast and reliable, or can't afford the data or devices to fulfil the day-to-day tasks that allow meaningful participation in the digital economy.
Economic Key: prioritising connectivity access that facilitates access to online banking, education, healthcare and eCommerce services to unleash benefits for the wider economy.
- Access4All: exploring geographical, gender & financial factors underpinning many of these connectivity trends, and the importance of policy and tech innovation in tackling these barriers.
While many nations have made impressive recent advances in internet provision, hundreds of millions of Africans still lack ‘meaningful connectivity’. Simply put, many of those connected lack internet that is fast and reliable, or can't afford the data or devices to fulfil the day-to-day tasks that allow meaningful participation in the digital economy.
Economic Key: prioritising connectivity access that facilitates access to online banking, education, healthcare and eCommerce services to unleash benefits for the wider economy.
- Access4All: exploring geographical, gender & financial factors underpinning many of these connectivity trends, and the importance of policy and tech innovation in tackling these barriers.