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Africa’s iGDP could account for as much as 10% of total GDP by 2025. Africa’s iGDP should grow to at least 5 to 6% and if the Internet achieves the same kind of scale and impact as the spread of mobile phones, it could account for as much as $300 billion of total GDP while producing a leap forward in economic and social development (McKinsey). According to The Networked Readiness Index (NRI), calculated by the World Economic Forum and INSEAD only Mauritius and South Africa rank in the top 50% of the 144 countries in the index. 9 out of the bottom 10 are African Nations. Policy Makers, Regulators and Service Providers need to assess innovations in Value Added Services, Platforms, Delivery mechanisms and engagement tools in order for ICT to support national and enterprise development objectives. Nigeria: The UN award winning 1-GOV.net ICT platform has resulted in huge cost savings and immeasurable efficiencies by providing a common platform for communication across all government Ministries, Departments and Agencies and a single point of access for citizens to access core government services. Kenya: It is striking to see the role that ICT and innovative business models have played in the explosive growth of financial inclusion. Transactions through mobile banking service M-PESA exceed US$375 million each month and account for up to 20 per cent of the nation’s GDP (source: World Bank) e-Commerce is at the epicenter of Africa’s thriving economy. With internet penetration rapidly spreading across the region, huge opportunities exist for aligning ICT with National socioeconomic and Enterprise development goals can be demonstrated: East Africa: M-Kopa has won the South Africa: Payment Pebble is an Ghana: the Esoko communications platform is supporting farmers across Africa to access crucial market intelligence. In Ghana, as part of MTN’s Corporate Social Responsibility, Esoko was engaged to set up 500 farmers to receive personalized price alerts and provide in-person trainings and ongoing support. Kenya: Winners of the Frost and Sullivan prestigious Zayed Future Energy award for providing Pay as you Go energy services to Off Grid customers, combining mobile payments with GSM sensors to enable the leasing of solar power systems. M-KOPA has connected more than 150,000 homes in East Africa to solar power and is adding over 500 new homes each day. innovative solution provided by ABSA providing a high-tech yet easy new way to make and receive card payments; enabling small, medium and large business owners the ability to accept MasterCard and Visa debit and credit card payments through a smartphone or tablet – anytime, anywhere. entrepreneurial company of the year award, Weza Tele has created innovative supply chain solutions for SME’s in the informal sector by using basic mobile technology. The company’s MyOrder enterprise solution is a quick and easy-touse ordering platform that increases the visibility between retailers and distributors, and streamlines the overall supply chain management process. To support Africa’s growth and development and to take full advantage of the huge investments in ICT connectivity and innovation, Government Agencies and Departments, MNOs, Telcos, ISPs, Financial Institutions, Retailers and other customer facing service providers must assess how ICT innovations can support their engagement strategies, operational efficiencies, quality of service improvements and support national and regional development objectives. IAD Summit 2016 asks the questions: What can Policy Makers and Regulators do to ensure continued alignment of growth with national development objectives? How can they address the digital divide and help service providers to meet the strong demand for data services? Suggested topics include: Harmonising Spectrum; Public Private Partnerships; Creating an Investment Environment • Digital Transformation • Transparent Regulatory Environment • Stakeholder Engagement Strategies • Releasing & Encouraging Innovative Use of Data Sets Promoting Shared Resources Across Key Sectors • Security & Crime Prevention • Realising the Value and Potential of Open Data, etc. What can Service Providers do to align infrastructure developments with national and regional socio-economic growth and development objectives? Relevant themes include: Collaboration & Partnerships with Key Stakeholders • Establishing Education Programmes • Connecting Rural Environments • Youth Engagement Strategies • Providing Value Added Services • Child Online Protection • Driving Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Delivering Consistent Service Quality • Reducing Access & Data Transfer Costs • Supporting Start-ups, Technology & Innovation Hubs, etc. IAD Summit 2016 will deliver an innovative conference programme combining keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, advisory clinics, private business meetings and highlevel networking opportunities allowing attendees to tailor their experience to reflect their most pressing demands and objectives. ‘Invitation only’ attendees will include CXOs from telecoms service providers, Heads of Regulatory Authorities, Ministers of ICT and High-Throughput Users from across Africa together with a select number of solution providers, vendors, consultants and investors who can support key business requirements. For more information, to register to attend or to express interest in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Extensia COO, Adrian Hall: Tel: +44 (0)1904 622381 | Email: [email protected]