In line with economic development, the telecoms industry has undergone a period of significant growth. On top of a strong increase in the penetration of mobile communications services over the past few years, the market is now being revitalised with the expansion of 4G networks, combined with a rising focus on the provision of data services by the three mobile network operators. With...
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Côte d’Ivoire has seen rapid growth since a decade-long bout of civil unrest ended in 2011, registering an average GDP growth rate of 9.3% in the five years to 2016. By far the biggest economy in the UEMOA and the third largest in ECOWAS, the IMF expects GDP expansion in the West African nation to be sustained, forecasting growth of above 7% through to 2019.
Articles & Analysis | Skilled workforce, low costs and state support offer an attractive environment for technological investment in Egypt from The Report: Egypt 2018
Capitalising on a strong and growing talent pool, low costs, a large domestic market and robust government support, the Egyptian IT sector has continued to expand even during the country’s turbulent past, and is now enjoying a new surge of investment and innovation.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Eng. Yasser El Kady, Minister of Communications and Information Technology: Interview from The Report: Egypt 2018
Articles & Analysis | Mobile operators in Egypt expand networks and service for 4G from The Report: Egypt 2018
The launch of 4G mobile networks in September 2017 represented a turning point for the Egyptian telecoms sector, ushering in a new period of investment, international partnerships and technological innovation.
Articles & Analysis | Young Egyptians gain ICT capabilities and entrepreneurial skills with new programmes from The Report: Egypt 2018
Human capital is Egypt’s single biggest competitive advantage in the knowledge-intensive ICT industry. Authorities and sector players are keen to move the market to the next level with a range of programmes designed to develop skills and nurture entrepreneurship. While playing an important role in developing the ICT sector at a grassroots...