Cameroon has been tipped by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) as a country with the potential to serve as a digital hub for Central Africa. Cameroon, with relatively advanced digital infrastructure compared to regional peers, is the favourite tech hub host.
In its latest Data Governance Snapshot, the independent think tank notes that the ICT sector makes about 5% contribution to the country’s GDP, and there is room for further growth considering the economy’s expanding digital infrastructure. CSEA’s Digital Preparedness Index, which measures countries’ readiness for digital transformation, places Cameroon in the 26th position in Africa but ahead of its regional peers except for Gabon.
