Bridging Africa’s Digital Divide: Inside ITU’s Strategy to Connect a Continent

Africa’s digital divide is no longer just a development challenge — it is a strategic fault line shaping economic growth, social inclusion, and geopolitical influence. This Africa Watch report by Global Eye Intelligence delivers a sharp, evidence-driven analysis of why large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa remain digitally disconnected and how global institutions like the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are attempting to close this gap.

The report unpacks critical barriers including underdeveloped broadband infrastructure, high internet costs, monopolistic market practices, and uneven regulatory enforcement across regions such as ECOWAS and CEMAC. It also examines flagship interventions like the Connect 2030 Agenda, national broadband strategies, public-private partnerships, satellite backhaul solutions, and capacity-building programs aimed at universal connectivity.

Beyond diagnosis, this report offers strategic insight into what digital inclusion means for investors, policymakers, startups, and governments tracking Africa’s next growth wave. From mobile broadband economics to policy bottlenecks and last-mile challenges, Africa Watch connects the dots others miss.

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