Working Paper

Evolution, Status and Impact of ICT on Economic Development and Transformation in Africa: An Overview

“This paper presents an overview of the ICT evolution, status, and its future in Africa
in relation to its impact on development and economic transformation of Africa. The
objective of this study is to investigate the impact and implications of ICTs on
economic development and transformation in Africa. More specifically this study will address two main questions (i) Identify the status of ICT access and adoption in production and growth generating activities that could lead to economic transformation in Africa (ii) Explore options and possibilities of using ICT to enhance economic development and transformation in Africa.”