Technology – its importance for leapfrogging the development trajectory and addressing the needs of the informal sector
In Africa, as nowhere else in the world, technology is improving people’s lives – especially mobile services and applications. With minimal fixed line phone infrastructure, the continent has embraced the opportunity to leapfrog existing technologies, becoming a world leader in the delivery of such services.’1
Africa tech hubs landscape
In 2018 there were 442 active tech hubs in Africa. This represents a 41% jump based on the 2017 estimate of 314 tech hubs.