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Infrastructure and Development in Burkina Faso
Graham Watson
18th November 2021
It seems that Burkina Faso has solved some of its toughest problems in relation to its digital infrastructure.
In partnership with the World Bank, a new fibre optic cable is reaching the Ghanaian border and improving digital services. This should, in theory, serve as a significant boost to the digital economy in the country, create jobs and enhance development.
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Graham Watson
Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.
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