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This is Africa’s Digital Decade,’ says Alex Okosi, Google’s MD for Africa. With digital transformation reshaping sectors across the continent, Google is supporting initiatives in connectivity, tech skills, and innovation hubs. Find out how these investments are paving the way for Africa’s digital future. Read more: #GoogleAfrica #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfAfrica #TechInnovation

This is Africa’s Digital Decade,’ says Alex Okosi, Google’s MD for Africa. With digital transformation reshaping sectors across the continent, Google is supporting initiatives in connectivity, tech skills, and innovation hubs. Find out how these investments are paving the way for Africa’s digital future. Read more: #GoogleAfrica #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfAfrica #TechInnovation

Excited to share this blog about how Google is helping to unlock digital opportunities in Africa! 🚀 Our $1B investment has already fueled $16B in economic activity in 2023, and we've helped train over 6.5M people this year alone. 📈 Learn more about how we're supporting the continent's digital transformation. #GoogleInAfrica #DigitalTransformation

++ Google’s $1B Commitment Drives $16B in Economic Activity Across Sub-Saharan Africa ++ In 2023, Google’s tools and programs generated $16 billion in economic activity across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting over one million businesses in the region. This remarkable achievement follows Google’s $1 billion commitment to Africa, aimed at unlocking the region’s digital economy through targeted investments and technological innovations. The next decade is poised to be Sub-Saharan Africa’s “digital decade,” with more than half of the region’s population expected to have access to the Internet for the first time. Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cloud computing, have the potential to significantly accelerate the continent’s development. Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible has become increasingly relevant, particularly as Sub-Saharan Africa strives to become a global leader in the digital economy. #techafricanews #africa #subsaharan #emerging #technologies #global #leaders #economic #activity

A new report released today by Google has indicated that the company’s products and services—including Search, Ads, and Cloud—contributed an estimated $16 billion in economic activity across the region. This is equivalent to boosting the revenue of over 1 million small and medium-sized businesses. The Digital Opportunity‬‭ of Sub-Saharan Africa, an independent report created by global policy and strategy consultancy, Public First reveals the significant economic impact of digital technologies‬ across Sub-Saharan Africa https://lnkd.in/dndz6gwe

🌐 Thailand is making strides to harness the potential of the digital economy, targeting a $100 billion market by 2030. With a strategic plan in place, the focus is on transforming government services, enhancing business competitiveness, and promoting digital literacy. Challenges remain, particularly for small enterprises and infrastructure, but partnerships and community building are key solutions. How can Thailand better support its digital transformation journey? Read more about the strategies and future plans here: https://lnkd.in/gbyYvG45 #digitaleconomy #digitaltransformation #thailand #innovation

With the digital world now touching all parts of society, supporting and growing local tech and digital economies helps create jobs, new companies, new products, and new services. 🌐💼 techUK has published a briefing outlining how to take advantage of the digital economy by creating tech economic clusters across the nations & regions of the UK, uplifting local economies. techUK's data suggests that the UK’s median Digital GVA is £1,945 per person. If the six regions with the lowest digital GVA reached the UK median figure, it would add £4.8 billion p.a. to the UK economy, unlocking new economic growth. This could add over £120 billion to the UK economy by 2050. 📈🇬🇧 Read the full briefing here, as well as other election content: https://ow.ly/QV7250S45Ap _________ 🤝 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀! 🌱  Join our tech community to amplify your influence, forge valuable connections, and drive innovation together. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3tNNdbU 

"The next decade is set to be Sub-Saharan Africa’s digital decade. For the first time, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa will have access to the Internet, while emerging technologies like AI and the cloud could significantly accelerate the continent’s development."  😃 👨🎓 🕺 These are some of the findings made by leading research company, Public First, in the newly launched Google Economic Impact Report that confirms the continent's digital potential. To find out more, read the below: https://lnkd.in/dKYZyZEs

I recently had a thought-provoking discussion on CNBC Africa with industry leaders like Zanele Morrison; Hardy Pemhiwa (Cassava Technologies); Carl Manlan (Visa CEMEA); Lillian Barnard (Microsoft Africa); and Juanita Clark (DIGITAL COUNCIL AFRICA) and it left a lingering question: how can we make sure that data and technology truly empower Africa's population? At Google, this very question has always been our guiding principle in navigating the continent's digital landscape. Data is powerful, but only when it's relevant to the needs on the ground. That's why our investments in AI and infrastructure development are focused on empowering Africans. We advocate for policies and partnerships with governments to bridge the digital divide across all regions, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate in this exciting new world. But access is just one piece of the puzzle. Google recognises the critical role of small businesses in driving Africa's economic engine, which is why we're committed to fostering an environment where startups can thrive. Since 2018, our Google Accelerator program has empowered over 100 startups, collectively raising $250 million to develop solutions that address Africa's unique challenges. With Google’s vision I believe we can develop a vibrant ecosystem on the continent built on a strong foundation that involves training and development initiatives, infrastructure investment, and collaborative frameworks with governments that nurture innovation and growth.

Today, #internet adoption in Sub-Saharan #Africa mirrors the levels seen in the US at the start of the millennium. Just as the early 2000s ignited a significant Internet boom in America, driving the rise of new services and companies, the next decade marks Africa's digital awakening. Public First's latest modeling reveals that every $1 invested in digital technology in sub-Saharan Africa will yield over $2 in broader economic value for the region by 2030. Google 's dedication to advancing the digital economy shines through its investments, initiatives, and product innovations as showcased in the Public First research report. To explore this transformative opportunity further, Google has partnered with Public First for an in-depth analysis. Exciting prospects await the digital landscape of the continent! 🌍💻 #DigitalTransformation #AfricaTech #InternetAdoption 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3ZhA5K4