China’s involvement has become critical as African countries made great strides in digital development.
have many potential benefits for people in Africa. They can support the delivery of healthcare services, promote access to education and lifelong learning, and enhance financial inclusion.
China’s involvement was critical as African countries made great strides in digital development. Despite the persisting digital divide between Africa and other regions, 3G network coverageFor governments, however, there is a risk that foreign-driven digital development will keep existing dependence structures in place.ICT infrastructure is controlled by a handful of producers.
The African continent’s terrain adds to the technological and financial difficulties. Vast lands and challenging topographies make the roll-out of infrastructure very expensive. Private investors avoid sparsely populated areas because it doesn’t pay them to deliver a service there.
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