The Price of Disruption: Evaluating the Economic Impact of Senegal’s 2023 Internet Shutdowns

The report evaluates the economic impact of Senegal's 2023 internet shutdowns. It found that the shutdown caused a 1.3% decline in GDP, amounting to a loss of $76.8 million USD. The financial sector and exports were hit particularly hard, with a $1.43 billion USD loss in market capitalization and $2.46 billion USD in export losses. The shutdown, which occurred during political unrest, underscores the far-reaching economic consequences of internet disruptions, affecting trade, business, and employment.