Trans-Saharan fiber-optic backbone (DTS) Consolidate access to to high speed broadband in Central Africa

December 9th of 2016, the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of USD 33.35M ALGERIA and a grant of USD 13.3M to the Republic of Niger to finance the national component of the Trans-Saharan fiber-optic backbone (DTS). By establishing links between Niger, Chad, Algeria Access to internet and and Nigeria, and by consolidating their interconnections with other neighbouring countries (Benin development of ICT in Niger and Burkina Faso), the backbone will increase access to high speed broadband, guaranteeing what change quality telecommunication services at an affordable price for both Nigerian and Chadian 2015 2020 populations and businesses. The project is expected to have a strong leverage effect on the digital sector, contributing to the diversification of the economy and job creation, especially for 15% 30% young graduates. the household internet the household internet penetration rate penetration rate

2.5% (2014) 5% the contribution of ICT the contribution of ICT in the Niger’s GDP in the Niger’s GDP Access to internet and Assamaka Arlit development of ICT in Chad 400,000 1,8Million people benefiting of people benefiting of what change e-administration services e-administration NIGER NIGER services CHAD 2015 2020 MALI 1007 km 503 km of optic fiber Agadez 10% 20% 3 new international of optic fiber the household internet the household internet connection et 2 penetration rate penetration rate existing connection Connection upgraded with Niger 2% (2014) 6% the contribution of ICT the contribution of ICT in the Niger’s GDP in the Niger’s GDP Tahoua Niamey 350,000 1,2Million Nguigmi people benefiting of people benefiting of e-administration services e-administration Zinder services Fottyango Dosso Diffa BURKINA Tinkim NIGERIA Massaguet FASO Gaya N'Djaména The AfDB finances also:

Implementation of the Integrated BENIN Datacenters Systems for the Management dedicated to the administrations of Electronic Identification of Persons (SIGIEP) Installation of electronic Support to institutions of CHAD management platforms higher education in Niamey, (e-administration) Ndjamena & Sahr Source: OITC - AfDB Doba Map for illustration purpose only CAMEROON