Measuring digital development State of digital development and trends in the Africa region: Challenges and opportunities April 2025
Foreword
Table of contents
Introduction
Part 1. The state of digital connectivity in Africa and recent trends
     ICT regulation and digital policy frameworks
     Internet use
     Broadband subscriptions
     Mobile network coverage
     Availability of fixed broadband infrastructure
     Internet traffic and international bandwidth
     Affordability of ICT services
     Mobile phone ownership and subscriptions
     ICT skills
     Revenues and investment
     Cybersecurity
     E-waste management
     Disparities within the region
     Overview of data availability in Africa
Part 2. BDT4Impact: Selected case studies from Africa
     Visually impaired persons in Ghana learn computer basics
     Working towards a digitally enabled Uganda
     Digital terrestrial television training in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
     A new national e-waste policy in Malawi
     Businesswomen in Africa thrive after developing their digital skills
     Building regulatory capacity and regional collaboration through ICT benchmarking in Equatorial Guinea
Annex: Data resources