The Power of Technology in Promoting Growth in Various African Countries: A Case of Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt

Africa is observed as one of growing market with an account that has persisted for a time in consideration. Despite many reasons for hope, growth in Africa slowed down; the IMF and the World Bank have cut their 2019 economic growth projections for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to 3.5% and 2.8% respectively, with growth in 2018 at 2.3%. Observing the power of Technology in promoting growth in African countries brings an understanding to know the extent these countries are ready for high skilled digital jobs, but do they have reliable basic infrastructure, such as internet connectivity and mobile networks, as well as sustainable electricity supply? The observational analysis is used and The Tufts Fletcher School, in a research project funded by the Mastercard Impact Fund, examined this proposition. In a study of six key countries drawn from different sub-regions of Africa, the authors examined three primary categories of levers that could translate digital technology uptake into development and inclusive growth. Keyword: Growth, Technology, Skill, Digital, Infrastructure.