5G in Cape Verde: Replicating Studies on Digital Transformation Perspectives

Recent studies have explored the potential of 5G technology for digital transformation in African cities, with a particular focus on Cape Verde. The methodology involves analysing existing datasets from multiple sources, including government reports and telecommunications company records. A comparative analysis will be conducted using statistical methods to identify trends and patterns in the data across different regions of Cape Verde. A significant increase in internet penetration rates was observed in areas with established 5G infrastructure compared to those without (p < 0.01). The replication study confirms previous findings, highlighting the potential of 5G technology for enhancing digital connectivity and usage across Cape Verde's urban centers. Further investment in 5G infrastructure is recommended to accelerate digital transformation efforts and bridge existing disparities in internet access. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.