Nairobi has been named Africa's most intelligent city for the second year in a row, according to the Intelligent Community Forum.
The Intelligent Community Forum recognizes communities that have built inclusive, prosperous economies based on information and communication technologies. Nairobi was the only African city to appear on their shortlist of 21 hubs worldwide for 2015.
Robert Bell, co-founder of the Intelligent Community Forum, said:
We see a strong foundation being put into place [in Nairobi]: sensible, pro-growth government policy, a more diversified economy, and an innovation ecosystem of startups, international companies and universities. Nairobi certainly has the opportunity to build an exciting future for its citizens, businesses and institutions.
Although Nairobi did not make it to the next round, the city's recognition highlights its potential for growth and development in the broadband economy. The 2015 Top 7 Intelligent Communities, which will compete for the Intelligent Community of the Year award, include Arlington County, Columbus, Ipswich, Mitchell, New Taipei City, Rio de Janeiro, and Surrey.
