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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The World Bank has said that Sierra Leone and other Sub-Saharan African countries have made substantial strides toward digital transformation, with hundreds of millions of people gaining access to the internet and productively utilizing a wide variety of digital services.<\/p>\n

This was disclosed in a new brief titled, \u201cDigital transformation drives development in Africa,\u201d revealing 115 percent increase in internet users between 2016 and 2021 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a change that has been instrumental in spurring economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating job opportunities.<\/p>\n

Sierra Leone is among the countries experiencing a noticeable surge in internet connectivity. The nation has gained access to new submarine internet cables, boosting available capacity and propelling the continent\u2019s average broadband download speed from a sluggish 2.68 Mbps in 2019 to a respectable 8.31 Mbps in 2022.<\/p>\n

The report highlights that the internet is no longer just for basic web browsing. With improved speeds, Africans can now access online learning, essential services, and a plethora of productive content, fueling economic growth and individual empowerment.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween 2016 and 2021, Western and Central Africa saw internet users jump from 23% to 47%, while Eastern and Southern Africa experienced a similar leap from 16% to 27%. Coastal nations like Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Co\u0302te d\u2019Ivoire are reaping the benefits of new submarine cables, boosting capacity and transforming the user experience,\u201d the brief states.<\/p>\n

World Bank Chief Economist for Africa, Andrew Dabalen, emphasizes the importance of closing the digital divide: \u201cThe minimal usage of mobile internet is a lost opportunity for inclusive growth in Africa. Closing the uptake gap would increase the continent\u2019s potential to create jobs for its growing population and boost economic recovery in a highly digitalised world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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