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The Digital Flagship for West Africa project and the Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA) were introduced by the Ivorian government on Monday, November 18 . They are intended to improve the digital ecosystem and move Côte d'Ivoire closer to being a connected, inclusive society . By providing high-quality Internet connection to underdeveloped areas, they also hope to lessen the digital divide .Global economic and social growth are now significantly influenced by digital change. Initiatives to bridge technology gaps and capitalise on digital potential are being accelerated by governments and their partners.
The Digital Flagship for West Africa project and the Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA) were introduced by the Ivorian government on Monday, November 18. These efforts, which are led by the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Digitalisation and are being carried out in collaboration with the Italian embassy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), are intended to improve the digital ecosystem and move Côte d’Ivoire closer to being a connected, inclusive society. Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, Minister of Digital Transformation and Digitalisation, said, “Although it’s only one step, we’re realising a vision a Côte d’Ivoire firmly committed to digital transformation as championed by President Alassane Ouattara.”
A key instrument for establishing data-driven digital priorities is the UNDP’s Digital Readiness Assessment. Additionally, it pinpoints technical options that could boost the nation’s digital readiness and expedite sustainable development goals. The Digital Flagship for West Africa project, which is funded by the Italian government, aims to build digital infrastructure, develop effective public digital services, and increase connection in rural and isolated locations.
Both initiatives are in line with the National Digital Development Strategy for 2025, which seeks to foster digital entrepreneurship, connect the entire nation, and train young people and civil servants in digital skills. According to the telecom authority, Côte d’Ivoire has already achieved great progress, with over 30,240 km of fibre optic cable built as of March 31, 2024, covering 94.86% of the nation’s communities. It is anticipated that these new projects will offer a thorough evaluation of the current infrastructure, identify any deficiencies, and set strategic priorities for the development of a balanced sector. By providing high-quality Internet connection to underdeveloped areas, they also hope to lessen the digital divide and advance territorial equity and digital inclusion.
