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Telecommunications

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are no longer considered a luxury in the developing world, where an estimated 70 percent of the population has access to fixed or mobile telephone services. Thanks to substantial investment, mobile network subscriptions in developing countries have expanded from 200 million to 3.7 billion. Internet users grew more than tenfold between the years 2000 and 2010.

ICTs are strong enablers of economic growth, boosting employment and productivity across all sectors. They are also an important direct source of revenue, representing well in excess of 5 percent of GDP in many countries. In addition, they can deliver numerous social benefits.

Commitments by Region

Total commitments: US$ 205.75m

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Global
Amounts under US$.09m may not be reflected in this chart.

Commitments by Financing Types

Total commitments: US$ 205.75m

Public Sector 10.76 %
Private Sector & Trade Finance 88.73 %
Grants 0.51 %

Operations

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV (BAIN)

Approved
20.03.2013
Country
Regional 1 (Africa)
Focus Area
Telecom

Grameenphone Limited

Approved
11.04.2012
Country
Bangladesh
Focus Area
Telecom

Loan to Essar Telecom Kenya Limited

Approved
18.06.2010
Country
Kenya
Focus Area
Telecom
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