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Information and Communications Technology Penetration and Environmental Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Cosmas, Ambe

    (Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, South Africa)

  • Wisdom, Okere

    (Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, South Africa)

  • Emmanuel, Ajayi Olusuyi

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Oladotun, Mabinuori

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Adeyinka, Badmus Dauda

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Shola, Ogunmola Adekunle

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Eniola, Aladegoroye Idris

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Africa's information and communications technology (ICT) expansion, especially in mobile phone use, has been substantial; nonetheless, it falls behind in internet accessibility and has environmental sustainability issues, such as climate change and pollution. This study investigates the nexus between ICT penetration and environmental sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa, using data from the World Bank and utilising a Panel Generalised Method of Moments analysis. Research demonstrates that ICT, as seen by mobile phone utilisation, positively correlates with CO2 emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa. ICT has opportunities to promote environmental sustainability via creative solutions, such as mobile money systems and energy-efficient technologies. The research highlights the need to tackle infrastructural and cost issues, advance national ICT efforts, and implement sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient hardware and life-cycle asset assessments. Policymakers are urged to use ICT as a strategic instrument to address environmental concerns and attain sustainability in the area.

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  • Cosmas, Ambe & Wisdom, Okere & Emmanuel, Ajayi Olusuyi & Oladotun, Mabinuori & Adeyinka, Badmus Dauda & Shola, Ogunmola Adekunle & Eniola, Aladegoroye Idris, 2025. "Information and Communications Technology Penetration and Environmental Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 15(6), pages 209-217, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ1:v:15:y:2025:i:6:id:20410
    DOI: 10.32479/ijefi.20410
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