Panel: Forming New Business Models for the Future of Broadband: Transforming Africa’s Digital Network Infrastructure

Innovative funding models are essential for the development and expansion of digital network infrastructure in Africa. Traditional funding sources often fall short in addressing the unique challenges of the continent which means there’s a need for new structures and funding models.

• Public Private Partnerships: How can PPPs be structured to attract investment in digital infrastructure projects?
• Blended Finance: How can a combination of public, private and philanthropic funds support large scale digital network deployment? What case studies can we learn from across the continent?