ICT can boost Africa's economy by $316 billion, says Smart Africa director

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has the potential to boost Africa's economy by $316 billion, according to Thelma Quaye, Director of Digital Infrastructure Skills & Empowerment at Smart Africa. She made this statement during the stakeholder consultative workshop for the Smart Women and Girls in ICT Continental Blueprint, held in Kigali this year.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for bridging the digital gender divide and empowering women and girls in ICT. Smart Africa's initiative aims to address the digital gender divide and unlock Africa's economic potential by engaging women and girls in ICT.

The potential economic benefits of bridging the digital gender divide are significant. Increased participation of women and girls in ICT can lead to substantial economic growth, development, job creation, and productivity.

Smart Africa's initiative to develop a Continental Blueprint for Smart Women and Girls in ICT aims to address the digital gender divide and unlock Africa's economic potential. By empowering women and girls in ICT, Africa can tap into the vast economic benefits and foster sustainable development and create new opportunities for growth and innovation.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye