September 10, 2011

Broadband in Sri Lanka: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

Galpaya, Helani, 2011. Broadband in Sri Lanka: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?. Washington, D.C: infoDev / World Bank.
Sri Lanka, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean just south of India, has lately experienced an explosion in the use of mobile broadband services. This report, part of the Broadband Strategies Toolkit, explores the various factors that have contributed to Sri Lanka's mobile broadband success, ranging from innovative business models to government investment in e-development services.

August 30, 2011

Broadband in St Kitts and Nevis: Strength in Depth

Anius, Diana, Broadband in St Kitts and Nevis: Strength in Depth. Washington, D.C: infoDev / World Bank.

St. Kitts and Nevis boasts the highest fixed broadband subscription rates in the Latin American/Caribbean region. This report seeks to understand the challenges and successes of this country's broadband experience.

Broadband in Kenya: "Build It and They Will Come"

Msimang, Mandla, 2011. Broadband in Kenya: Build it and They Will Come. Washington, D.C: infoDev / World Bank. 


This case study, one of seven that contribute to the Broadband Strategies Toolkit, considers the case of broadband in Kenya and the manner in which the country has tackled its capacity challenges. The Kenyan experience has been inspiring but at times imperfect, and exploring this history will yield valuable lessons for other countries.