1. This is Africa’s … to the World Research Data

2. Sub-Sahara contributes about 2.3% of global GDP but records only 0.4% of global research and development expenditure.

3. Africa holds 13.4% of the global population but hosts only 1.1% of the world’s scientific research.

4. Africa has one scientist/engineer per 10,000 people whereas industrialized nations as 20-50 scientists/engineers to 10,000 people

5. Investments in Africa telecoms is behind other regions apart from Oceania. Africa = 4%, Europe = 32%, America = 22%, Africa = 4% Oceania = 2%

6. Political instability Competition Inadequate long-term capital Unpredictable policy/regulatory environment Difficulty in repatriating capacity Small-disaggregated market Non-liquid capital markets Difficulty in finding trustworthy partners Inadequate knowledge of the continent Shortage of skills Foreign currency risks Power (electricity) Poor broadband

7. Quite Competition