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State of urbanization in Africa
Saturday, March 1, 2025
State of urbanization in Africa
Digital transformation for inclusive, resilient and sustainable urbanization

This report examines Africa's rapid urbanization and the role of digital transformation in fostering inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. Focusing on four key dimensions digital infrastructure, affordability, digital skills, and e-government it highlights progress and disparities across subregions. While initiatives like Kenya’s broadband expansion and Ghana’s e-government services show promise, challenges such as high connectivity costs, infrastructure gaps, and skills shortages persist. The report calls for strategic investments, policy reforms, and public-private partnerships to bridge the digital divide and harness technology for equitable urban development.

Recent Publications

The Statistics presented in the yearbook are, as possible in accordance with international recommendations and definitions. Where important deviations are known to exist, they are indicated in footnotes at the end of each country’s table.
Is the Continent on Track to Achieve the 2030 Goals?
A report of the Africa High-level Working Group on the Global Financial Architecture
Advancing the Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: Proposing Transformative Strategic Actions