Broadband Commission
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The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development is a body set up by the ITU and UNESCO to promote universal broadband connectivity. It publishes reports and policy recommendations on digital infrastructure, including connectivity in Africa.
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Report140 pages
Connecting Africa Through Broadband: A Digital Infrastructure Moonshot for Africa
Achieving universal, affordable broadband access across Africa by 2030 is a critical economic imperative, serving as a primary catalyst for poverty reduction and job creation.
- Achieving universal broadband across Africa by 2030 requires an estimated investment of $100 billion to $109 billion to connect over 1 billion new users.
- A 10% increase in mobile broadband penetration is projected to generate a 2% to 2.5% increase in GDP per capita across the continent.
- The investment strategy allocates 80% of capital to network infrastructure rollout and maintenance, with the remaining 20% dedicated to digital literacy, local content, and regulatory reform.
Broadband CommissionOct 2023