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Most developing countries face financial, geographical, infrastructural, and power constraints that have largely prohibited development of reliable communications networks, data centres, and local ICT-related activity – all of which could be contributing to socioeconomic growth and development. This situation is particularly unfortunate since emerging economies stand to gain a great deal from the benefits associated with telecommunications and related ICT advances that make distance obsolete. Yet ICT-related development cannot move forward unless the energy to power the technology is sufficient, affordable, and reliable.
Reinventing broadband economics in Africa
We give innovators and regulators a forum in which to explore, debate and agree the best policies and regulatory frameworks for widest societal benefit.
Insight: Exchange: Influence
We give members a voice through conferences, symposiums and private meetings, as well as broad exposure of their differing viewpoints through articles, reports and interviews.
The new website will make it easier for you to gather fresh insights, exchange views with others and have a voice in the debate
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