G6 mobile operators advance Africa’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, infrastructure investment, and sustainable energy solutions at MWC25. Despite progress of mobile internet penetration in Sub-Saharan Africa, a substantial usage gap of 60% remains. This gap represents 710 million people who live within network coverage but face barriers such as device affordability. The Africa Group of Six (G6) Mobile Network Operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethiotel, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom – reconvened at MWC25 Barcelona to assess progress, reinforce commitments, and outline strategic actions to advance digital and energy transformation across Africa. Under the theme “Strategic Partnerships for Accelerating Digital Transformation in Africa ” the meeting gathered key stakeholders from the telecommunications industry, global institutions, and the public sector to drive coordinated action towards sustainable investment. The G6, in collaboration with the GSMA, has made significant progress on its original three core priorities: Fiscal Policy Reforms, Closing the Investment Gap, and Environmental Sustainability. These initiatives underscore the role of strategic partnerships, data-driven advocacy, and evidence-based policymaking in addressing Africa’s affordability challenges critical to ensure the sustainability of the investment necessary to close the digital divide. 1. Fiscal Policy Reforms for Digital and Financial Inclusion In alignment with […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
