The presentation by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Heimeshoff (Heinrich Heine University) shows how digital networking influences the economy and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and OECD countries. While digital networks make a particularly strong contribution to growth in poorer regions, the effects are smaller in rich countries. In the OECD, emissions increase due to energy-intensive networks; in SSA, the effects are smaller and primarily driven by mobile communications. The political and regulatory framework conditions under which digital connectivity can be made sustainable will be discussed.
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