Cameroon: ICT shares in GDP dropped from 2.3% to 1.8% between 2007-15

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Cameroon: ICT shares in GDP dropped from 2.3% to 1.8% between 2007-15

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- Friday, 17 August 2018 13:39

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s 2017 telecoms statistical yearbook revealed that the share of telecoms and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) declined from 2.3% in 2007 to 1.8% in 2015.

In 2015, telecoms contributed about 0.12% to GDP growth. Turnover generated by telephone operators (fixed and mobile) continues to grow, rising by over 25% from CFA427.11 billion in 2010 to CFA566.14 billion in 2015.

However, the report said, telecoms and ICT sector remain a major job provider. Direct job creation has been increasing since 2006. More than 8,000 jobs were created in 2014, mainly by telephone operators.

Let’s note that in Cameroon, ICTs are widely used within the corporate world.

S.A

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