The development objective of the Digitally Connected and Resilient Samoa Project for Samoa is to increase resilient, and inclusive use, of broadband internet and enhancing delivery of digitally enabled...
The development objective of the Digital Transformation Project for Chad is to expand access to affordable and resilient broadband connectivity and improve government capacity to deliver public services...
This paper investigates whether the expansion of fast internet networks complements or substitutes for the development of roads to improve market access and create more and higher-skilled jobs in Africa...
Equitable access to broadband services is imperative to narrow the digital divide and for more people to benefit from digitalization. Compared to other ASEAN countries, the Philippines’ internet connectivity...
The purpose of this document is to serve as a guide to the online resources and information published regarding the Open Fiber Data Standard (OFDS). The two main online resources containing detailed information...
This report focuses on four key countries in the Horn of Africa (HoA): Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan (collectively referred to as the target countries). The project’s objectives are: (i)...
Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals aims to provide universal affordable broadband globally by 2030. However, a lack of data, combined with few independent and scientifically reproducible assessments...
E-commerce has the potential to expand market opportunities for businesses. However, it is not guaranteed. The World Development Report on Digital Dividends (World Bank 2016) highlights the importance...
Available, affordable, and accessible digital connectivity can help deliver essential services, such as education and health care, and lead to an increase in economic growth. High levels of digital inclusion...
The development objective of Digital Acceleration Project for Mozambique is to increase digital adoption and inclusion, and to support selected foundations for accelerated digital transformation. This...
The development objective of Digital Foundations Project for Burundi is to increase broadband internet access, especially to underserved communities, and improve government’s capacity to deliver public...
The development objective of Digital Sao Tome and Principe Project is to improve equity and sustainability of telecommunications services between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, and strengthen data...
The development objective of the Digital Nepal Acceleration (DNA) Project for Nepal is to expand access to broadband in Project areas, to improve the capacity of individuals to engage in the digital economy...
The development objective of Congo Digital Acceleration Project for Congo, Republic of is :(i) to increase broadband internet access to underserved populations, and (ii) to improve public sector's capacity...
The development objective of the Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralization, and Diversification Project for Maldives is to enhance the competitiveness of the broadband market, to improve identification...
The development objective of Digital Acceleration Project for Ghana is to expand access to broadband, enhance the efficiency and experience of selected digital public services, and strengthen the digital...
Ratings for the Central African Backbone Series of Projects (SOP5) Project for Eastern Africa were as follows: outcome and Bank performance was moderately unsatisfactory and monitoring and evaluation quality...
Value added tax (VAT) is a major revenue source for most jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, representing over one fifth of the region’s total tax revenues on average, ahead of notably corporate...