1、 China-Africa Economic&Trade Research Institute Add.:No.2,Zhuyuan,Hunan University,Yuelu District,Changsha,Hunan Province,China Zip code:410012 Tel.:+86-(0)731 88684856 E-mail: Official website:http:/ Official Account:China-Africa Economic&Trade Research Institute The China-Africa Economic&Trade Res

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4、 acknowledged as the source.Contents Abbreviations.1 Summary.2 Chapter I African Digital Economy Development Index.6 1.1 The History and Background of Africas Digital Economy Development.6 1.1.1 Establish a Digital Connection:The Origin and Early Challenges of Africas Digital Economy Development.6 1

5、.1.2 Accelerate the Integration of Digital and Real Economy:A Leapfrog Development of Digital Economy for Africa in the 21st Century.8 1.1.3 Respond to Challenges with Innovation:The Adaption and Innovation of Africas Digital Economy in the Post-COVID Era.9 1.1.4 Bridge the Digital Divide and Explor

6、e Inclusive Growth for the Digital Economy 11 1.2 The Evaluation System for Africas Digital Economy Development.13 1.2.1 A Statement of the Main Concepts.13 1.2.2 Our Thoughts on the Evaluation and the Design of the Evaluation System.16 1.2.3 Africas Digital Economy Comprehensive Evaluation Indicato