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Browsing: Sundar Pichai
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai says Africa has the opportunity of exporting technologies to the rest of the world, but a heavy investment is required to make the dream a reality
- The CEO noted that Africa is on the cusp of a digital transformation, adding that 300 million more people are coming online in Africa over the next five years
- Sundar has urged other companies to make their investments and recommends focusing on four key areas that will ensure that the digital transformation benefits every African
Africa has the opportunity of exporting technologies to the rest of the world, but a heavy investment is required to make the dream a reality. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that despite the continent has 18% of the global population, it only accounts for 0.4% of high-tech exports.
Further, Sundar said the continent accounts for only 2% of the world’s broader service exports.
“Boosting these …