Image by Freepik Despite progress in mobile internet penetration across Sub-Saharan Africa, a substantial usage gap of 60% persists, leaving 710 million people within network coverage but unable to access digital services due to barriers such as device affordability. At MWC25 Barcelona , the Africa Group of Six (G6) mobile network operators— Airtel , Axian Telecom , Ethiotel , MTN , Orange and Vodacom —reconvened to assess progress, reinforce commitments and outline actions to accelerate digital and energy transformation across the continent. Under the theme “Strategic Partnerships for Accelerating Digital Transformation in Africa,” the meeting brought together key stakeholders from the telecommunications industry , global institutions and the public sector to drive coordinated action towards sustainable investment and inclusive digital growth. Advancing digital and financial inclusion through policy and investment The G6, in collaboration with the GSMA, has made strides in its three core priorities: Fiscal Policy Reforms, Closing the Investment Gap and Environmental Sustainability. These initiatives highlight the importance of partnerships, data-driven advocacy, and evidence-based policymaking in overcoming affordability challenges and ensuring sustainable investments to bridge the digital divide. Fiscal policy reforms for digital and financial inclusion Aligned with global efforts to create more inclusive digital economies, the […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
