Actionable insights on mobile and Internet access and use AfterAccess is a catalyst for positive change: A comprehensive body of research that includes nationally-representative, demand-side data comparable across more than 16 developing countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Mobile phones and the Internet are becoming ubiquitous, pervading the gamut of economic and social activity. Information on access to and use of mobile phone and the Internet therefore are of prime importance to governments and other decision-makers. Yet the available information is insufficient, in that it is either supply-side provided, or not representative of sample populations.
Our surveys are conducted by pro-poor sister-networks across the Global South with support from the International Development Research Center (IDRC) of Canada and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). With AfterAccess, the networks build on over a decade of experience in using rigorous research to inform ICT policy and regulation in their respective regions. The leadership team, comprising Alison Gillwald, Helani Galpaya and Aileen Aguero is steeped in the work of ICT market analy