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In this interview, the AfricaConnect3 team speaks to Dr. Lewis about the immense power of Earth Observation in building a better future for Africa and the critical role that effective networks like NRENs have in making this happen.

To explore how mobile financial services are contributing to financial inclusion and broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) impacts, this report by Africa.connected (Vodafone and Vodacom) presents new econometric analysis and primary research.

It focuses on markets dominated by emergent banking systems: Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ghana. In particular, looking at how mobile money platforms like M-PESA are accelerating financial inclusion. It also unpacks the role of mobile money and broader financial services, like those offered by Vodacom, within a more mature financial ecosystem such as South Africa's.

The COVID-19 pandemic opened the world's eyes to new possibilities in the healthcare space. 5G technology has the potential to streamline communication and data sharing between hospitals, clinics and within departments, as well as make medical services more easily accessible to patients in remote locations.

Against this backdrop, Africa.connected (Vodafone and Vodacom) have prepared a report on access to the digital health ecosystem in Africa. Featuring multiple case studies, this report showcases how connectivity can improve the reach of vaccination schemes, help parents provide better care for young children and babies, and even save lives.

A tool to support policy makers from developing countries to respond to the benefits and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Although studies have found that increasing 4G coverage in Africa can cut poverty by up to 4.3%, the uptake of 4G technology has been slow across the continent of Africa as many people only have access to older 2G and 3G systems. These challenges contribute to the already existing digital divide: between those using old and inferior technology and those with access to newer and superior technology.

In response, this report, created by Africa.connected (Vodafone and Vodacom), proposes four key partnership-led recommendations to make 4G more accessible across the African continent, with the ultimate objective of reducing connectivity costs for vulnerable groups.

Climate change is severely hindering agricultural development and food security in Africa. Increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather conditions have caused lower livestock yields, greater crop volatility, and increased pest and disease outbreaks. 

With this in mind, this report proposes solutions that can help feed Africa's growing population in the long-term. This responsibility falls not just on individual farmers, but also on governments which will have to adapt their agricultural policies to the digital age.

An estimated 2.7 billion people globally remain offline today. Most of these people are in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and most of them live within good Internet coverage. However, the cost of a smartphone to access the Internet can exceed 70% of the average income in LMICs, presenting a significant barrier to digital inclusion.

This study, developed under the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, represents the first multi-stakeholder dialogue and analysis on the topic of smartphone access. More concretely, it studies barriers to smartphone ownership and usage, and provides recommendations on how these may be overcome.

Practical guidance for businesses, and other actors in the digital ecosystem, on how to conduct human rights impact assessment of digital activities.

L’objectif de cette étude est de décrire et d’analyser les freins et leviers au recours à l'utilisation des TIC pour fournir des services de réadaptation aux personnes à distance dans leur environnement.

Cours général visant les personnes travaillant ou s'intéressant à la régulation et à l'élaboration de politiques en matière de la transformation numérique.

This study maps the cybersecurity landscape in Kenya with a focus on the financial sector, and advocates for a human- centric approach in cybersecurity.