AfricaBBMaps Project Secures USD 16.2 Million for Broadband Mapping in 11 African Countries

Key Highlight

• The AfricaBBMaps Project will receive USD 16.2 million (EUR 15 million) over four years (2024-2027) to implement national broadband mapping systems in eleven Sub-Saharan African countries.

The AfricaBBMaps Project has been chosen to benefit from an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) initiative funded by the European Union. This initiative will allocate USD 16.2 million (EUR 15 million) over four years (2024-2027) to develop national broadband mapping systems. It will target 11 Sub-Saharan African countries: Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The primary goal of AfricaBBMaps is to create comprehensive broadband mapping systems that produce readily available and validated data. This data will help identify gaps in internet connectivity, including issues related to coverage, quality, and affordability in the targeted countries. By addressing these gaps, the project aims to support data-driven decision-making for investments in digital infrastructure.

Through the development of accurate broadband maps, the project will enable policymakers, stakeholders, and investors to make informed decisions that can improve digital connectivity and infrastructure.

This, in turn, promises a brighter future for ICT development in the region, fostering economic growth and enhancing access to digital services for all.