Implementation of an ECOWAS Regional Internet Exchange Points
USD 0.30M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
0
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Establishment of a regional internet exchange point (RIXP) for public peering within West Africa region. Completing feasibility studies with strong regional coordination is proceeding well. The project is to set up a regional Internet Exchange Point (RIXP) enabling intra-ECOWAS traffic to be exchanged by public peering—thereby avoiding external transit hubs—and to interconnect existing national IXPs to create a regional hub for digital services.
Key Objectives
Project Objectives: Ensure regional traffic routing efficiency, Reduce external transit dependency, Increase efficiency, Improve user experience, Reduce transit costs, Enable local content development, Support digital economy, Enhance regional integration
Strategic Importance
Strategic for regional internet infrastructure optimization and cost reduction
Technical Specifications
Technology: Regional Internet Exchange Point infrastructure with modern peering facilities
Capacity: Regional IXP with distributed peering points
Capacity: Regional IXP with distributed peering points
Financing Structure
Service provider financing with regional coordination support
Market Analysis
Strong demand for regional traffic optimization
Investment Opportunities
Significant service provider investment opportunities in peering and content delivery
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: ECOWAS Commission
Partners: ECOWAS Commission, National ICT Authorities
Partners: ECOWAS Commission, National ICT Authorities
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org