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Needs Assessment Report: Digital Innovation hubs under Digiken Programme
Kenya’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by growing internet penetration, mobile usage, and supportive government policy frameworks.According to the International Trade Administration , Kenya’s ICT sector contributes approximately 7% to the country’s Gross Domenstic Product (GDP) and is one of the most dynamic in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite this growth, a significant digital divide still exists, particularly among youths, women, persons with disabilities, and rural communities.
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Bibliographic information
Subject areas:
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Businesses and foundations
Economic empowerment
Education
Employment
Entrepreneurship
Gender equality and women’s empowerment
Gender, culture and society
Information and communications technology (ICT)
Innovation and technology
Literacy
Local development
Rural development
Science and technology for development
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Training
Urban development
Youth
Resource type(s):
Assessments
UN Women office publishing:
Kenya Country Office
Publication year
2025
Number of pages
20
Publishing entity/ies:
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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