As part of the independent assessment of CATIA, a household survey was conducted by Gamos in Senegal of over 650 households. The survey was designed to yield data on: How people are using communications, and what impact this has on their lives? Are households with greater access to ICT making use (i.e. take up the opportunity) of that access? Has this use enabled poor people (in Senegal) to gain (maximum) benefit from the opportunities offered by ICT? Furthermore is the increasing exposure to media and telecommunications improving health knowledge, attitude and behaviour?

This article presents findings from Gamos led research into the use of telecommunications services in African countries. The research is intended to address the lack of field data on customers in rural and low-income areas of Africa, and to inform policymakers, private-sector service providers, and the donor community about issues concerned with universal access.

Throughout the world, Mobile phones and the internet are increasingly a part of people's lives. The promise of these technologies aiding development is beginning to be realised. In this report Gamos, together with its project partners, presents a comprehensive picture of the global mobile telephony landscape as it currently relates to advancing development. Analysis of the key examples of where mobile have proven effective, challenges to the use and development of mobiles and regional trends all point towards significant future opportunities.