I've just run across a spate of items on the development of ICT in Africa; although it could just be coincidence, I suspect there's been a growing interest in this topic in the development community.
First off, Africa Telecom News has just come out with an Africa Mobile Factbook (Hat tip: White African). The report is free - well, if you discount the time needed to take a required survey - but the factbook offers up some interesting statistics. Figure 1 (below) shows that mobile penetration has grown markedly, and they're predicting continuing growth in this sector. White African also points out much of this development is local: "Most of the mobile operators are home-grown. In 2005, the continent’s seven largest investors controlled 53% of the African mobile market."
All things Africa and ICT - PSD Blog - The World Bank Group
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