Panel | Building a local internet ecosystem

A robust and diverse local internet ecosystem is vital for enhancing connectivity and driving economic growth. But many African markets still face the challenge of small internet ecosystems that struggle to grow on their own. What role do datacentres have to play in supporting interconnection, and support the growth of localised internet ecosystems? 

• How are datacentres supporting the growth of IXPs to localise interconnect and reduce costs? 

• Fostering collaboration between ISPs, CDNs and data centres 

• Strategies to promote local cloud solutions and encourage enterprise in the digital economy