The African telecom infrastructure is very poor. In fact, without the proper infrastructure, there will be no internet access. Mobile is the connectivity that is known to many people, and the mobile operators have done a recommendable job in guaranteeing that there is an internet connection in many places. However, it becomes tough for the mobile operators to spend a lot of money in setting up internet structures in rural areas.
While Internet can be a boon, if they know how to use internet wisely it can help development of a nation. Internet is an integral part of every nation and being a reason for their growth and development. Africa is the second largest continent with highest youth population in the world. Agriculture is vast sector in itself, there are so many changes been witnessed in traditional cultivation process in order to increase quality and quantity of production.
Access to fast internet provide everyone increased access to information. Connected farmers can access information that is required to maximize the agriculture production, including important information on weather, crop selection, and pest control, choosing best pesticides and fertilizers and can enable them to connect with markets and to analyze and sell their products on competitive market price.
According to research, agricultural growth in Africa is 2x more impactful in reducing poverty as compared to other sectors – while an estimation which will not be surprising when you consider that agriculture provides 70% employment and increase the GDP by 30%.
Cajutel a Guinea-Bissau based telecom company building the necessary infrastructure to provide internet to masses of west Africa including remote and rural areas with high speed internet at very affordable prices. Cajutel’s initiative will bring people of rural area online and help them learn about new and effective techniques of production.