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Down to the wires: Africa’s digital lag

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This chapter explores the impact of mobile technology on access to services in sub-Saharan Africa over the past twenty years. It also looks at the potential of artificial intelligence in the region, while addressing challenges posed by inadequate digital infrastructure, all infused with a lighthearted anecdote about communication difficulties.

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