21/08/2021 GMT
In Africa it's estimated that only 40% of people have regular internet access. Aaron Heslehurst speaks to Ibrahima Ba about getting Africa connected to boost their economy.
In Africa it's estimated that only 40% of people have regular internet access. The World Bank says getting more of the continent online could deliver an economic boost worth as much as $180bn. But with a price tag of over 100bn to get the infrastructure in place, many countries don't have the deep pockets needed to invest. Silicon valley giants such as Facebook have now stepped in and are pouring billions into connect Africa to the rest of the world via deep sea cables and other means. But is it philanthropy or a business quid pro quo?
Aaron Heslehurst speaks to Ibrahima Ba, Director of Network Investments for Emerging Markets at Facebook and Tokunboh Ishmael, Managing Director of Alitheia Capital - chair of the Africa Venture Capital about getting the continent connected.
Also on the show - we hear from the man behind Nissans big turnaround plan about why they aren't turning their back on fossil fuels just yet.
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