Tag: digital-infrastructure
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Enabling Private Sector Investment Through Policy and Public Support
I recently completed a mission for the World Bank in South Asia, where I used the Digital Gap Assessment Framework (DGAF) to analyze how the public and private sectors can collaborate to close the digital divide. This framework offers a structured approach to identifying investment opportunities that can expand digital connectivity, while also defining the…
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This is an insightful article highlighting the impact this enormous investment will have on the sector. I believe it will materialize in some shape or form, but certain factors must align to make this a reality. In summary: Capital, Power, and Supply. ๐ญ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐นThe stakeholdersโSoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGXโhave the track record and credentials to…
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AfricaCom – On My Own, but Not Alone
First time attending AfricaCom in my new role on my own. It was an incredible few days at AfricaCom, engaging with ex-colleagues, new partners, existing and potential clients. The event is undoubtedly a fantastic platform to exchange big ideas, learn from each other, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. I strongly believe in the power…
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Digital Infrastructure unlocking Development Finance Institutions initiatives in emerging markets.
I enjoy working with like-minded people who view digital infrastructure as a key enabler in emerging markets, and I am amazed by how cooperative and supportive the European Development Finance Institutions are. I hosted together with Detecon a two-day workshop with BII, DEG, EBRD, Finnfund, KFW-IPEX, and Proparco, covering a broad range of topics. On…
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Sell-Side Due Diligence: The Smart Way to Get Ready and Be Prepared for an Upcoming Transaction!
Being prepared and ready for a potential deal as a digital infrastructure seller or when raising funds can add substantial value. Sell-side due diligence provides an outside-in view, offers additional input to support and challenge your valuations, identifies potential risks and solutions, and helps set a narrative that potential investors or acquirers can buy into.…
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Timing and Adoption Is Key in Setting a Strategy: My Opinion on Crown Castle Selling Its Fiber Assets
I donโt believe Crown Castle had the wrong idea when it embarked on acquiring fiber assets and diversifying its tower business into fiber and small cells. The strategic decision to diversify the traditional tower business into nascent sectors is not new. However, I think they were early adopters but missed the strategic timing. This led…
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More Subsea Cables will not solve the resiliency issue
Building more subsea cables alone will not solve the resiliency issues in transcontinental connectivity. Diversity of new infrastructure and connectivity technology is required to ensure that resiliency is met. Subsea cables are integral to our daily lives, economy, and global connectivity. However, they are vulnerable to numerous risks and can have cascading effects on connectivity,…
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