AfricaBBMaps project secures usd 16.2 million for broadband mapping in 11 African Countries

AfricaBBMaps Project has been selected to benefit from the European Union-funded initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to implement national broadband mapping systems. The initiative will receive USD 16.2 million (EUR 15 million) over four years (2024-2027) and is focused on 11 Sub-Saharan African countries, including Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

AfricaBBMaps aims to establish broadband mapping systems capable of producing readily available validated data to identify internet connectivity gaps in coverage, quality and affordability in beneficiary countries. This will enable data-driven decision-making for investments in digital infrastructure, promising a brighter future for information and communication technologies (ICT) for all beneficiaries. Space in Africa