POTENTIAL OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN AFRICA

Abstract

The study creates a body of information detailing the emergence of these new technologies on the continent, highlighting their potential use and determining the business case for their development, supply and adoption (see Figure A). In focusing on five African countries – Cameroon, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda – which represent the different combination of strengths and weaknesses that African countries possess, the report critically assesses the business case for 4IR adoption. The study’s core objective was to recommend a development strategy for African governments, the private sector and development partners, including the African Development Bank