Insights from our projects

Internet access is needed for economic development in Africa

20% internet access is needed for economic development in Africa

Status 2022: Uganda 18% | Ethiopia 16% | South Africa 75%. Average household internet access. Moderate improvement over the last two years.

After Access: a longitudinal study in the Global South since 2017

Sustainable growth with AI for Africa

Research on green, AI-enabled economies mostly focuses on developed countries, not Africa’s unique challenges. We are changing this. We provide data how AI can promote growth and development in Africa that is fair, equitable and sustainable.

Africa Just AI: RIA’s research project on AI for African economies

Africa Continent

The price of 1 GB: tracking affordability of mobile data in Africa

Per country information on mobile network prices for data and SMS/Voice baskets in Africa.

RAMP: RIA’s database with quarterly information since 2014

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Research ICT Africa (RIA) conducts multidisciplinary research on digital governance, policy and regulation that facilitates evidence-based and informed policy making for improved access, use and application of digital technologies for social and economic development in Africa. Committed to accelerating digital equality and data justice in Africa.

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