Our research – on the desk and on the ground – shows that Africa has indeed become a viable option to deliver high quality ICT services to international markets. 41

The total market for ICT services in Africa has reached about $104,2 billion in 2023. 4 The industry has been growing over the last five years, which is expected to continue. By 2025, the sector is estimated to grow to over  $160 billion, according to the World Bank 5 which represents around 5% of the total GDP of the continent.

The African Development Bank Group further predicts a growth of the ICT sectors in Africa to 8,5% of total GDP by 2050. 6 In many countries, the ICT sector is one of the key development sectors, and already exceeds these forecasts.

This publication provides information for professionals and organizations interested and/or involved in buying, providing, or advising in ICT, business processes, and shared services. We help to understand better the conditions and opportunities in the ICT sector in Africa.

The ICT Africa Journal Special Edition has been commissioned by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ and is published by Deutscher Outsourcing Verband e.V. (German Outsourcing Association).