The document discusses e-readiness in Africa, including opportunities, challenges, and progress. It provides background on NEPAD Council and their activities to support NEPAD objectives. It discusses definitions and measures of e-readiness, as well as the digital divide in Africa. While connectivity and infrastructure are still challenges, progress has been made through policies, initiatives, and investments in areas like mobile networks, broadband, devices, and bandwidth. Government leadership and public-private partnerships are seen as important to furthering e-readiness and realizing socioeconomic opportunities in Africa.

1. e-Readiness in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges & Progress Dr Adesina Iluyemi NEPAD Council

10. Digital Divide: International Bandwidth 43 Gbps of Bandwidth- 1% of Global Usage Landlocked vs. Coastal countries

12. e-Readiness Opportunities for Socio-economic Development: 5Ps

13. Challenges to e-Readiness in Africa: 5Ps

22. SWANsat Existing Infrastructure Newly Enabled Infrastructure Repeaters Urban Areas Industry Offices Homes Villages Personal Coverage Cells Ubiquitous Broadband Access SWANSat © Not for Duplication

29. Thank UoP, UK Thank you SITA Thank You All! Dr Adesina Iluyemi NEPAD Council