Harris Unveils Plan to Boost Africa's Internet Access to 80% by 2030
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Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new partnership aimed at doubling internet access in Africa from 40% to 80%, emphasizing a shift from benevolence to partnership. The initiative, supported by the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard, aims to provide digital access to 3 million farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria, with plans to expand further. The effort is expected to boost economic growth, social equality, and job creation, while also opening new markets for U.S. exports. However, U.S. tech workers in Kenya have raised concerns about poor working conditions and low pay.
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