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During the past decade, policy tied to diversification into the non-oil economy has taken center stage as GCC and African oil and gas exporters prioritize expansion of the non-oil economies through their long-term vision plans. Despite challenging global economic conditions, several GCC and African countries are accelerating their pace of economic ...

Universal access to electricity has been central to the African development story, with power being critical to the continent's economic growth. As more than 600 million people (or 44% of the population) lack access to electricity, Africa is racing to add capacity to electrify rural communities and secure baseload supply in urban and industrial zon...

31 Dec 2014  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Analysis of the Mobile Money Market in Sub-Saharan Africa—Selected Countries

Mobile Money Innovations Drive Africa’s Financial Inclusion

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Mobile money is expected to transform the financial services landscape. Mobile network operators (MNOs) are taking advantage of this shift to boost their average revenue per user (ARPU) in a bid to counter the increasing pressure on voice revenues. This research service provides an analysis of the mobile money market in selected Sub-Saharan countri...

The growing OTT market represents both a threat and an opportunity for telecommunications operators globally. The key drivers in the OTT market includes, the growing availability of high-speed connections, the increasing penetration of smart devices, and the consumer drive for the adoption of technology and services. The major OTT providers are tr...

This research service provides an analysis of the Southern African telecommunications market. It focuses on providing data for fixed, mobile, and Internet subscriber numbers and penetration rates for each country within the region. A discussion of emerging market trends is provided, highlighting the entrance of the international submarine cables, t...

The South African and Kenyan adhesives industries face challenges due to fluctuations in raw materials pricing, availability, and the influx of cheap and counterfeit products. However, creating brand and product awareness presents growth opportunities. This study addresses the key drivers, restraints, and the competitive factors that will influence...

The South African water treatment chemicals industry faces challenges due the depressed economy; nevertheless, expansion of a few water-intensive industries and the enforcement of legislature present growth opportunities. This study addresses the key drivers and restraints and the competitive factors that will influence the market between 2014 and ...

This market insight provides an overview of five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa for commodity plastics. The study analyses the consumption of plastics in the region and broadly discusses their uses in various applications. The country overviews sections include key macro-economic factors influencing the usage of plastics in the countries analysed....

All economic and development strategies, even if pre-existing the National Development Plan (NDP), now fall under the NDP umbrella. Aligned with the NDP objectives to achieve sustainable growth and to combat unemployment, the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) envisions how to reverse industrial decline in general, but specifically in 19 sectors ...