Published: March 2010
The report provides analysis of Ethiopia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, which have a combined population of 237 million and teledensity of just 25%. Projected average mobile growth rates over the next five years are 38%, 10% and 24% respectively. The investment reports are the first to present detailed analyses of the financing environment for the ICT sector in each country. Analysis includes private equity and banking sectors and Investment funds active in infrastructure and related ICT investing as well as existing telecom players, new entrants and upcoming government and private projects. Sector investment opportunities are identified, ranging from micro-financing initiatives for local entrepreneurs, to investments of between US$500m to US$5bn and the report covers diligence activity, government subsidies, national backbone coverage and plans underway to extend infrastructure. 118 pages, 29 charts, 21 tables.