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                                                                          The rise of Africa’s digital economy

                                                                          The European Investment Bank’s activities to support Africa’s transition to a digital economy

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                                                                            05 May 2021

                                                                            96 Pages (PDF/EN)

                                                                            ISBN: 978-92-861-4909-2 (PDF/EN)

                                                                            DOI: 10.2867/135126

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                                                                          The rise of an African digital economy is improving millions of lives and rapidly transforming societies. Africa has a unique opportunity to become more sustainable and create economic growth through the better use of data, instead of using old technologies that consume fossil fuels. Digitalisation has many benefits: It speeds up the spread of information, brings people closer together, creates jobs and makes societies more efficient.

                                                                          Digitalisation is a key part of the European Union’s work in Africa. The European Commission and the African Union say digital technology is a priority for economic and social development in Africa. The European Investment Bank will keep playing a central role in Africa's future by providing targeted digital expertise and finance to the public and private sectors.

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