The document discusses e-readiness in Africa, including opportunities, challenges, and progress. It provides background on NEPAD Council and their activities to support NEPAD objectives. It discusses definitions and measures of e-readiness, as well as the digital divide in Africa. While connectivity and infrastructure are still challenges, progress has been made through policies, initiatives, and investments in areas like mobile networks, broadband, devices, and bandwidth. Government leadership and public-private partnerships are seen as important to furthering e-readiness and realizing socioeconomic opportunities in Africa.
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