Information and Communications Technology, Water and Sanitation Infrastructures and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study investigated the effect of information and communication technology and water sanitation infrastructures on economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa using panel data involving fifteen (15) sub-Saharan Africa nations. Secondary data were obtained from the statistical bulletins of the various countries and World Bank Indicators from 2000-2022. Data obtained were analyzed via descriptive, diagnostic and inferential statistics. The fixed and random effects regression results revealed that information communication technology and water and sanitation infrastructures jointly influence the level of economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa. Given the findings, it is recommended that there is the need for governments in sub-Saharan Africa to increase their contributions and supports to ICT infrastructure by way of improving the current state of ICT in sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, governments of sub-Saharan African countries should strive towards improving the water and sanitation infrastructure by periodically updating their public health conditions related to clean drinking water and treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage.