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Browsing: digital automation in trade
- There is urgency in halting the digital divide in Africa as this is vital in promoting inclusive growth, alleviating poverty, and generating more jobs through the digital economy.
- Kenya is setting an example by ensuring all its buildings are fiber-optic-ready.
- Digital automation in trade has proven to be a valuable asset in safeguarding Africa’s social and economic growth.
Digital Divide in Africa
Digital divide in Africa has been exacerbated over the years and, the urgency to halt it is vital in promoting inclusive growth, alleviating poverty, and generating more jobs through the digital economy.
Africa, with a population of 1.4 billion, currently has only 473 million internet users, representing a 36 per cent penetration rate and a mere 5 per cent fixed broadband penetration due to limited undersea connectivity. This leaves the continent lagging behind other regions regarding digital infrastructure, a critical component for economic growth.
African policymakers should capitalise …