Information Society Statistical Profiles 2009: Africa

Geneva: ITU (2009), v, 66 pp.

Contains illustrations, tables, bibliogr. p. 47

Series: Regional Statistical Reports, 2

"This report highlights the latest ICT developments in the region and includes key statistical information for every country. It features a regional analysis of the ITU ICT Development Index (IDI) and the ICT Price Basket, two ICT benchmarking tools that were launched in March 2009. The report points to key policy issues in the region and provides concrete recommendations for policy makers." (Foreword)

1 MARKET OVERVIEW, 1
Fixed and mobile telephony -- Internet and broadband
2 MOBILE GROWTH: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES, 13
Overview -- Mobile applications -- Policy challenges
3 BENCHMARKING ICT DEVELOPMENTS IN AFRICA, 29
Regional analysis of the ICT Development Index (IDI) -- Regional analysis of the ICT Price Basket
4 CONCLUSIONS, 43

Topics:

Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use ICT Policies Internet Bandwith, Broadband & Backbone Networks Mobile Phone Use Telephone

Countries:

Africa

Document Type:

Country Data in International & Regional Reports Regional Transnational Scope Statistical Data