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Infrastructure and Development in Burkina Faso

18th November 2021

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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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