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ICT Competitiveness in Africa

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dc.contributor.authorEwing, Javier
dc.contributor.authorChevrolier, Nicholas
dc.contributor.authorLeenderste, Matthijs
dc.contributor.authorQuigless, Maryanna
dc.contributor.authorVerghese, Thomas
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-28T20:43:30Z
dc.date.available2014-07-28T20:43:30Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractThe information and communication technology (ICT) sector has proven to be a strong driver of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in nations across the world. The ICT sector is socially and economically relevant to Africa in that it has been the major economic driver in Sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. Although mobile and internet penetration remains comparatively low in Africa, never before in the history of the continent has the population been as connected as it is today. This summary outlines the current and historical landscape of the local ICT sector in Africa, explains the primary areas of ICT that will most benefit the continent, makes tactical recommendations to continue the momentum of growth, lists roadblocks to overcome in order to implement the recommendations, and describes case studies from specific African nations that currently lead the way.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2014/01/19556538/ict-competitiveness-africa
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/19025
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/19025
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherWorld Bank, Washington, DC
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectAUTOMATION
dc.subjectBACK OFFICE
dc.subjectBARRIERS TO ENTRY
dc.subjectBASIC
dc.subjectBEST PRACTICE
dc.subjectBEST PRACTICES
dc.subjectBROADBAND
dc.subjectBUSINESS DECISION
dc.subjectBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectBUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
dc.subjectBUSINESS LEADERS
dc.subjectBUSINESS MODELS
dc.subjectBUSINESS PROCESS
dc.subjectBUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
dc.subjectBUSINESSES
dc.subjectCALL CENTRE
dc.subjectCAPABILITIES
dc.subjectCODING
dc.subjectCOLLABORATION
dc.subjectCOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY PORTAL
dc.subjectCOMPETITIVENESS
dc.subjectCOMPUTER HARDWARE
dc.subjectCOMPUTER LABS
dc.subjectCOMPUTER SOFTWARE
dc.subjectCOMPUTING
dc.subjectCONNECTIVITY
dc.subjectDATA COMMUNICATIONS
dc.subjectDATA ENTRY
dc.subjectDATA PROCESSING
dc.subjectDATA PROCESSING SERVICES
dc.subjectDELIVERY SYSTEMS
dc.subjectDEVICES
dc.subjectDIGITAL
dc.subjectE-COMMERCE
dc.subjectECOMMERCE
dc.subjectECOMMERCE ENVIRONMENT
dc.subjectEGOVERNMENT
dc.subjectEGOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
dc.subjectEGOVERNMENT SYSTEMS
dc.subjectELECTRONIC COMMERCE
dc.subjectEND-USER
dc.subjectEQUIPMENT
dc.subjectESIGNATURE
dc.subjectEXTERNAL MARKETS
dc.subjectFINANCIAL SERVICES
dc.subjectFINANCIAL SUPPORT
dc.subjectFOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
dc.subjectFRAUD
dc.subjectGLOBAL STANDARDS
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT POLICY
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT SERVICES
dc.subjectHUMAN CAPITAL
dc.subjectICT
dc.subjectIMAGE
dc.subjectINFORMATION ECONOMY
dc.subjectINFORMATION PORTAL
dc.subjectINFORMATION SOCIETY
dc.subjectINFORMATION SYSTEM
dc.subjectINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
dc.subjectINNOVATION
dc.subjectINNOVATIONS
dc.subjectINSTALLATION
dc.subjectINTERFACE
dc.subjectINTERFACES
dc.subjectINTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
dc.subjectINTERNATIONAL TRADE
dc.subjectKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
dc.subjectLEARNING
dc.subjectLICENSING
dc.subjectLIMITED ACCESS
dc.subjectLITERACY
dc.subjectLITERACY RATES
dc.subjectMARKET ACCESS
dc.subjectMOBILE APPLICATION
dc.subjectMOBILE PHONE
dc.subjectMOBILE PHONES
dc.subjectNETWORK SYSTEMS
dc.subjectNETWORKING
dc.subjectNETWORKS
dc.subjectNEW TECHNOLOGY
dc.subjectONLINE PAYMENT
dc.subjectONLINE PAYMENTS
dc.subjectOPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
dc.subjectOUTSOURCING
dc.subjectPAYMENT SERVICES
dc.subjectPAYMENT SYSTEM
dc.subjectPENETRATION RATE
dc.subjectPENETRATION RATES
dc.subjectPERFORMANCE INDICATORS
dc.subjectPHONE
dc.subjectPPPS
dc.subjectPRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTOR
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTORS
dc.subjectPROCUREMENT
dc.subjectPRODUCT DESIGN
dc.subjectPRODUCTIVITY
dc.subjectREGULATORY AGENCY
dc.subjectRELIABILITY
dc.subjectRURAL CONNECTIVITY
dc.subjectSERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectSILICON
dc.subjectSKILL BUILDING
dc.subjectSMART PHONES
dc.subjectSOFTWARE VENDORS
dc.subjectSUPPLY CHAIN
dc.subjectSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectSYSTEMS INTEGRATION
dc.subjectTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectTECHNICAL SKILLS
dc.subjectTECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
dc.subjectTELECOM
dc.subjectTELECOMMUNICATIONS
dc.subjectTELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES
dc.subjectTELECOMS
dc.subjectTELECOMS PENETRATION
dc.subjectTELECOMS SERVICES
dc.subjectTRAINING PROGRAMMES
dc.subjectUSERS
dc.subjectVALUE CHAIN
dc.subjectVERIFICATION
dc.subjectWEB
dc.subjectWEB HOSTING
dc.subjectWEB PAGES
dc.subjectWEBSITES
dc.subjectWIRELESS
dc.subjectWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
dc.subjectWORKFLOW MANAGEMENT
dc.titleICT Competitiveness in Africaen
dspace.entity.typePublication
okr.crosscuttingsolutionareaJobs
okr.date.disclosure2014-05-23
okr.date.doiregistration2025-05-05T11:33:07.287752Z
okr.doctypePublications & Research::Working Paper
okr.doctypePublications & Research
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2014/01/19556538/ict-competitiveness-africa
okr.globalpracticeMacroeconomics and Fiscal Management
okr.globalpracticeEducation
okr.globalpracticeTransport and ICT
okr.globalpracticeTransport and ICT
okr.globalpracticeTrade and Competitiveness
okr.guid431511468193130115
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000442464_20140523115503
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum19556538
okr.identifier.report88226
okr.language.supporteden
okr.pdfurlhttp://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2014/05/23/000442464_20140523115503/Rendered/PDF/882260WP0Box380petitiveness0summary.pdfen
okr.region.administrativeAfrica
okr.region.geographicalAfrica
okr.sectorPublic Administration, Law, and Justice :: Public administration- Information and communications
okr.sectorInformation and communications
okr.themePublic sector governance :: Administrative and civil service reform
okr.themeFinancial and private sector development :: Infrastructure services for private sector development
okr.themeFinancial and private sector development :: Regulation and competition policy
okr.themeTrade and integration :: Technology diffusion
okr.topicMacroeconomics and Economic Growth::Knowledge Economy
okr.topicInformation and Communication Technologies::ICT Policy and Strategies
okr.topicTechnology Industry
okr.topicEducation::Education for the Knowledge Economy
okr.topicPrivate Sector Development::E-Business
okr.topicIndustry
okr.unitInformation & Communication Tech (TWICT)
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